Mexitli Nayeli Lopez Rios
Oslo
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with a strong aptitude for organization. Proficiency in managing concurrent projects with precision and efficiency. Resourceful individual with analytical and problem-solving capabilities. A rapid learner with a penchant for self-teaching. Familiar with software development life cycle and testing process. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. Highly adaptable, thriving in both independent and collaborative environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Literature Researcher
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
09.2017 - Current
- Formulated project goals to guide research activities.
- Reviewed and assessed print and online resources to gather relevant information.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote and prepared presentations for conferences, workshops, and other events.
- Produced research dissemination content, such as podcast episodes, in collaboration with colleagues.
- Collaborated with colleagues in the organization of events such as seminars and workshops.
- Utilized editing software to reduce grammatical and punctuation errors.
- Utilized Zotero to collect, organize, and handle research sources.
- Peer-reviewed for the American Studies in Scandinavia journal.
English>Spanish volunteer translator
PEN International
Guadalajara-Oslo
08.2016 - Current
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts whilst considering cultural differences.
- Researched subject-specific phraseology to determine optimal translation.
- Optimized accuracy and precision of translation work by performing thorough terminology research.
Editor
SUBSEPLAN Jalisco
Guadalajara, Mexico
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated and oversaw proofreading by external collaborators for the edition of different materials, such as books on welfare and public policy matters.
- Communicated actionable feedback and guidance to writers and content creators for a more efficient process.
- Translated diverse materials (English<>Spanish) for the International Forum on Metropolitan Governance Innovation 2015, organized in collaboration with UN-Habitat.
- Optimized accuracy and precision of translation work by performing thorough terminology research.
- Collaborated with the IT and graphics department to build the organization's online library for public access.
- Maintained subject matter expertise to increase editing and proofreading accuracy.
- Assembled a style guideline for supporting content creators and ensuring quality writing and style consistency across the organization's diverse printed and digital materials.
Proofreader, Copy Editor, and Editorial Assistant
IEPC Jalisco
Guadalajara, Mexico
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Reviewed and edited content, maintaining correct grammar and adherence to institutional style.
- Proofread and copy-edited Folios, a magazine published by the Instituto Electoral y de Participación Ciudadana del Estado de Jalisco.
- Read and assessed academic articles for publication.
- Edited content to reflect the correct tone, voice, or structure.
- Assembled and updated the institutional style guide and trained content writers across the different departments.
- Collaborated with co-workers to deliver quality projects on time.
- Proofread and edited numerous documents per day using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
Freelance Copy Editor
Jalisco State Government
Guadalajara, Mexico
01.2013 - 01.2014
- I was on the editing team for the Annual Governance Report 2013 and other documents, such as the State Development Plan (PED in Spanish) 2013-2033.
- Reviewed and edited content, maintaining correct grammar and adherence to the organization's style.
- Collaborated with co-workers to deliver quality projects on time.
- Meticulously marked up and corrected grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors for faultless results.
Copy Editor and Proofreader
Mural newspaper
Guadalajara, Mexico
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Head proofreader and copy editor for the newspaper's main sections.
- Meticulously marked up and corrected grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors for faultless results.
- Reviewed and edited content, maintaining correct grammar and following the newspaper's style.
- Checked copy for adherence to the newspaper's guidelines, maintaining house style across written pieces.
- Handled lifecycle proofing processes accurately and seamlessly, from writer submission to timely publication.
Copy Editor, Proofreader and Editorial Assistant
IEPC Jalisco
Guadalajara, Mexico
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Head proofreader and copy editor of academic books, books for children, and the materials for the elections of 2012.
- Collaborated with the IT department to write, review, and edit the user guide for the first electronic ballot box.
- Handled lifecycle proofing processes accurately and seamlessly, from writer submission to timely publication.
- Proofread and copy-edited Folios, a magazine published by the Instituto Electoral y de Participación Ciudadana del Estado de Jalisco. I was also responsible for the first critical reading of academic papers sent to be published in the magazine.
- Certified accuracy, consistency, and quality across digital and print copy through meticulous, methodical proofreading.
- Assembled and updated style guides with new guidelines to ensure quality and consistency across the different publications and materials produced by the departments.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - English Literature
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway 09.2017 -
MA - Mexican Literature Studies
Universidad de Guadalajara
2015
BA - Hispanic Literature
Universidad de Guadalajara
2009
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Works well independently
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Editing and review
- Corrective actions
- Testing procedures
- Process control
- Software development life cycle knowledge
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Native
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Doctoral Literature Researcher
University of Oslo
09.2017 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - English Literature
University of Oslo
09.2017 -
English>Spanish volunteer translator
PEN International
08.2016 - Current
Editor
SUBSEPLAN Jalisco
01.2015 - 07.2017
Proofreader, Copy Editor, and Editorial Assistant
IEPC Jalisco
01.2015 - 08.2015
Copy Editor and Proofreader
Mural newspaper
04.2013 - 06.2013
Freelance Copy Editor
Jalisco State Government
01.2013 - 01.2014
Copy Editor, Proofreader and Editorial Assistant
IEPC Jalisco
05.2012 - 12.2012
MA - Mexican Literature Studies
Universidad de Guadalajara
BA - Hispanic Literature
Universidad de Guadalajara
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