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Florida, United States

Florida, United States

-Drafted letters and other legal documents for clients filing for NIW, EB1A, EB1B, or O1A cases, carefully determining the best strategy based on client credentials and the requirements of different visas based on USCIS policies-Handled documents that were often written by ESL writers and discussed highly technical topics in STEM fields or other disciplines-Ensured accuracy, consistency, and proper logic, tone, and word choice for the audience (USCIS officers)-Balanced multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines-Practiced confidentiality with regard to client documents, case details, credentials, research, etc.

-Collaborated with a team of translators and other localization editors to localize upcoming officially licensed video games from Japanese to English-Edited games' script, system text, and more for voice, consistency, natural speech and conversational flow, and editorial factors while maintaining the spirit of the original text-Helped update and maintain the team's internal style guide and terms database-Proofread other teammates' work in downtime for additional quality assurance-Performed quality assurance checks as needed by playing through the completed game and flagging issuesReleased projects: Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (Nintendo Switch)

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

-Wrote, copyedited, optimized, and conducted research for blog articles, white papers, and other documents related to DoorLoop's SaaS product for B2B marketing purposes-Copyedited social media posts for grammar, clarity, and concision-Copyedited and optimized content created by freelancers-Created, updated, and maintained the company's editorial style guide-Applied DoorLoop's brand voice, style, and structure to all copy and content-Published articles and resources using Webflow and Medium-Conducted SEO research using tools like Ahrefs, SurferSEO, and AnswerThePublic

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

-Drafted letters and other legal documents for clients filing for NIW, EB1A, EB1B, or O1A cases, carefully determining the best strategy based on client credentials and the requirements of different visas based on USCIS policies-Proofread, revised, and edited documents written by clients or other individuals involved in their petition, such as employers, recommenders, other researchers, or funding organizations-Handled documents that were often written by ESL writers and discussed highly technical topics in STEM fields or other disciplines-Proofread, edited, and provided feedback for new or struggling writers' recommendation letter sets to ensure high-quality documents were being delivered and employees were on track for success-Ensured accuracy, consistency, and proper logic, tone, and word choice for the audience (USCIS officers)-Balanced multiple projects at a time while meeting strict deadlines (10 major projects a month and 2-3 revisions a day are expected, but far more were completed)-Practiced confidentiality with regard to client documents, case details, credentials, research, etc.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

-Proofread and copyedited academic, business, personal, web, and technical documents, such as essays, dissertations, brochures, books, emails, cover letters, blog posts, and personal letters-Ensured accuracy, consistency, and proper logic, tone, and word choice for intended audiences-Provided tips and feedback to help improve clients' writing skills-Worked with clientele including both native English and ESL speakers alike-Followed designated style guides, such as CMOS, AP, APA, and MLA-Practiced confidentiality with regard to document contents

Novi, Michigan, United States

-Proofread transcribed medical notes, letters, and emails-Proofread charts for missing patient information and procedure notes -Proofread and edited the office's website and documents for grammar, consistency, and organization-Generated reports and letters for other practices and insurance companies-Practiced confidentiality with regard to patient information

Bachelor’S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

-Minored in Classical Studies with an emphasis in Latin -Graduated summa cum laude -Essay titled "The Game Debate: Video Games.

Associate’S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

-Graduated magna cum laude -Webmaster for the Reader's Society

Education record

-Completed my last two years of high school at Broward college, similar to full-time dual enrollment

Education record