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I am a meticulous English editor and proofreader with a focus on helping researchers and editors from around the world. Since 2020 I have been editing and proofreading academic papers, manuscripts, blogs, and websites, with a specialty in texts not originally written in English. I polish language to be grammatically flawless, natural-sounding to native speakers, and deadline-oriented. I work well independently or in teams and thrive in freelance settings, while remaining open to structured full-time opportunities.…I am a meticulous English editor and proofreader with a focus on helping researchers and editors from around the world. Since 2020 I have been editing and proofreading academic papers, manuscripts, blogs, and websites, with a specialty in texts not originally written in English. I polish language to be grammatically flawless, natural-sounding to native speakers, and deadline-oriented. I work well independently or in teams and thrive in freelance settings, while remaining open to structured full-time opportunities.

Jennifer Oakes

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I am a meticulous English editor and proofreader with a focus on helping researchers and editors from around the world. Since 2020 I have been editing and proofreading academic papers, manuscripts, blogs, and websites, with a specialty in texts not originally written in English. I polish language to be grammatically flawless, natural-sounding to native speakers, and deadline-oriented. I work well independently or in teams and thrive in freelance settings, while remaining open to structured full-time opportunities.…I am a meticulous English editor and proofreader with a focus on helping researchers and editors from around the world. Since 2020 I have been editing and proofreading academic papers, manuscripts, blogs, and websites, with a specialty in texts not originally written in English. I polish language to be grammatically flawless, natural-sounding to native speakers, and deadline-oriented. I work well independently or in teams and thrive in freelance settings, while remaining open to structured full-time opportunities.

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I am a meticulous English editor and proofreader with a focus on helping researchers and editors from around the world. Since 2020 I have been editing and proofreading academic papers, manuscripts, blogs, and websites, with a specialty in texts not originally written in English.

I polish language to be grammatically flawless, natural-sounding to native speakers, and deadline-oriented. I work well independently or in teams and thrive in freelance settings, while remaining open to structured full-time opportunities.

Skills

Copywriting

Web Design

Branding

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Web Design

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

English Editor at MDPI

July 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025

In this freelance position, I edit and proofread academic and scientific manuscripts written by researchers from around the world, many of whom do not speak English as their first language. I have edited over one thousand published articles for MDPI.

Editor/Proofreader at Jocal English Language Services

October 1, 2020 - October 30, 2025

I offer editing and proofreading for academic papers, manuscripts, blogs, and websites, specializing in texts not originally written in English. I also provide ESL classes and on-site business English seminars for individuals and companies.

Freelance Editor at Racoon Writing

October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and SEO optimization for web-based articles written by non-native English speakers, mostly concerning information and technology.

Owner at Nautilus Seafood & Grill

September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020

From 2012 to 2020, I owned and operated a restaurant in Belfast, Maine, growing the business from scratch to a two-million-dollar-per-year operation with a staff of 60. Responsibilities included writing and implementing an employee handbook and training program; hiring, training, scheduling, and managing staff; inventory, pricing, and cost controls; marketing and advertising; menu design; event planning; bookkeeping and financial reporting; POS programming and maintenance; website design and management.