John

Professional editor, ghostwriter, and formatter

Freelancing Career • Freelance

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 5 mos

I provide freelance editorial services, including developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and ghostwriting for authors preparing manuscripts for publication. Specialized in preparing books for self-publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), ensuring compliance with platform guidelines for both eBook and paperback formats. Utilized Microsoft Office tools, including Word for advanced document formatting and track changes, Excel for project tracking, and PowerPoint for presentation materials when required. Managed manuscript structure, layout consistency, citation formatting, and quality control to produce publication-ready files. Collaborated closely with clients to refine voice, clarity, and coherence while maintaining strict confidentiality and meeting project deadlines.

SI Assistant

Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria & USAID • Full time

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos

Contributed to the ART project in collaboration with the SI team by collecting, validating, and managing patient-level HIV treatment data to support antiretroviral therapy (ART) program monitoring and evaluation. Utilized SQL for data extraction, cleaning, and database management, and performed advanced data analysis in Excel, including pivot tables, trend analysis, and performance tracking. Developed data visualizations and dashboards to monitor key indicators such as retention, viral load suppression, and treatment outcomes. Prepared comprehensive technical reports to inform program strategy and ensure alignment with national reporting standards. Coordinated cross-agency data reporting and communication with stakeholders, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Health Interview Survey, to support public health surveillance, compliance, and evidence-based decision-making.

Strategic Information Team member

Solina Center for International Development and Research • Full time

Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 • 4 mos

Collaborated with the ACHIEVE SI team to support data-driven initiatives by collecting, validating, and managing patient data; performing detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses; generating reports and dashboards; identifying trends and key performance indicators; ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance; and presenting findings to stakeholders to inform clinical and operational decision-making.