Thelma Murphy

Editor & Documentation Specialist

Pearson Education (Remote – US Market) • Freelance

Aug 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 9 mos

Progressed into a senior-level role providing professional academic editing, proofreading, and document formatting for educational and professional publications. Edited research reports, business documents, proposals, case studies, resumes, and academic manuscripts, ensuring compliance with APA, MLA, and institutional guidelines. Supported authors with citation accuracy, reference consistency, report structuring, and content clarity. Expanded services into PowerPoint presentation design, beta reading, eBook editing, and professional report writing, while working extensively in Microsoft Office and Google Docs environments. Known for reliability, precision, and client-focused delivery. Skills: Academic editing, APA & MLA formatting, report writing, proposal writing, research analysis, case study writing, English proofreading, bibliography building, PowerPoint presentation design, resume editing, beta reading, Microsoft Office, Google Docs

Research Assistant

Florida International University (FIU) • Part time

Aug 2018 - Jul 2021 • 2 yrs 11 mos

Worked as a Research Writing Assistant supporting faculty, postgraduate students, and research teams. Responsibilities included proofreading academic papers, editing essays and case studies, formatting documents in APA and MLA styles, and assisting with literature reviews, bibliographies, and citation building. Reviewed research documents and business reports for clarity and compliance. Developed strong skills in research analysis, research formatting, and English proofreading, while maintaining strict attention to detail and confidentiality. Skills: Research writing, essay editing, APA format, MLA format, bibliography writing, citation building, literature review support, research analysis, English proofreading, Microsoft Word, Google Docs