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Jennifer Oakes

@jenniferoakes

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Academic English editor specializing in publication-ready manuscripts for non-native English authors.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote editorial roles supporting academic authors and journals, with clear deadlines, collaborative teams, and opportunities to mentor non-native writers.

I am a dedicated academic English editor and proofreader with extensive experience preparing research manuscripts, journal articles, and scholarly texts for publication.

Since 2020 I have specialized in refining academic writing produced by non-native English speakers, providing grammatical precision, stylistic consistency, and preservation of authors' academic tone and intent.

In my roles I have edited over 1,000 published articles for peer-reviewed journals, collaborated closely with authors and managing editors, and offered ESL support, workshops, and business-English seminars.

Earlier entrepreneurial experience as a founder and operator of a small business honed my project management, client communication, and training skills, all of which I apply to deliver reliable, deadline-driven editorial services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Academic English Editor

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MDPI

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Edit and proofread academic and scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, improving clarity and linguistic accuracy and preserving authors' academic tone; edited over 1,000 published articles by international researchers.

Proofreading Microsoft Word Google Docs

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Founder & Academic Editor

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Jocal English Language Services

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Provide English editing and proofreading for research manuscripts, dissertations, and academic papers, specializing in assisting non-native English authors and delivering ESL support and writing workshops.

Proofreading ESL Workshops Client Communication Project Management Trinka

Freelance Editor

Racoon Writing

Dec 2020 - Oct 2021 (10 months)

Edited and proofread web-based academic and technical content for non-native English speakers, enhancing clarity, accuracy, and SEO performance while maintaining professional tone.

Proofreading seo writing Academic Writing Google Docs Microsoft Word

Owner & Operator

Nautilus Seafood & Grill

Feb 2012 - Sep 2020 (8 years 7 months)

Founded and managed a restaurant generating $2M annual revenue and leading a team of 60, overseeing operations, finance, marketing, and training while producing employee handbooks and training materials.

Operations Management Financial Management Staff Training Marketing Content Writing Project Management Leadership Customer Service