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Victoria Olorode

@victoriaolorode

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Experienced proofreader and editor improving clarity and accuracy.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking remote editing or proofreading roles where I can preserve author voice, improve clarity, work with collaborative teams, and continue developing expertise in editorial best practices and SEO-driven content.

I am a skilled proofreader and editor with extensive remote experience improving manuscripts, business documents, and online content for clarity, tone, and accuracy. I follow AP, Chicago, APA, and MLA style guides and prioritize preserving an author's voice while enhancing readability and flow.

As a freelance professional, I have edited 100+ documents across academic, fiction, and web content with a 98% client satisfaction rate on Upwork and Fiverr; I have also boosted blog engagement by 30% while overseeing high-volume content for a marketing agency. I am certified in Professional Proofreading, Advanced Editing, and SEO Writing & Editing.

I work efficiently and collaboratively, using tools like Grammarly, PerfectIt, Microsoft Word Track Changes, and Adobe Acrobat Comments, and I adapt tone and style for academic, creative, and corporate clients while meeting tight deadlines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Freelance Proofreader & Editor

Freelance

Apr 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Edited 100+ documents including academic papers, novels, and websites, achieving a 98% client satisfaction rate and preserving author voice while improving flow and syntax.

Proofreading Copy Editing Developmental Editing Chicago Style Grammarly PerfectIt Microsoft Word Track Changes

Editorial Assistant

Mid-Sized Publisher

May 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Proofread manuscripts to ensure compliance with the Chicago Manual of Style, managed style guides, and coordinated with writers to meet tight deadlines.

Proofreading Chicago Style Style Guide Management Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat

Content Editor

Marketing Agency

Feb 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Oversaw editing for a marketing agency blog producing 50+ posts/month and boosted engagement by 30% while training junior editors in proofreading and plagiarism checks.

Content Editing SEO Optimization Blog Management AP Style Asana Slack Microsoft Word

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lagos

Bachelor's, English Literature / Journalism / Communications

2018 - 2022

Completed a Bachelor's program combining English Literature, Journalism, and Communications with coursework focused on writing, editing, and media studies.