 Member since Apr '05
Working languages: English (monolingual)
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|   Michael Lyman
Grandiose, Experienced Proofreader
Palm City, Florida, United States Local time: 09:33 EST (GMT-5)
Native in: English  | | |
Former Professor of English turned Proofreader | Freelancer,  Verified member | | Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Subtitling, Post-editing | | Specializes in: | | History | Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs | | Finance (general) | Law (general) | | Advertising / Public Relations | Manufacturing | | Tourism & Travel | Science (general) | | Medical (general) | Construction / Civil Engineering |
| Also works in: | | Business/Commerce (general) | Marketing / Market Research | | Law: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright | Transport / Transportation / Shipping | | Medical: Pharmaceuticals | Real Estate | | Management | Environment & Ecology | | Engineering (general) | General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | | Human Resources | International Org/Dev/Coop | | Computers (general) | Geography | | Cooking / Culinary | Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting | | Patents | Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng | | Economics | Poetry & Literature | | Law: Contract(s) | Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) | | Computers: Software | Electronics / Elect Eng | | Internet, e-Commerce | IT (Information Technology) | | Psychology | Government / Politics | | Philosophy | Architecture |
More Less | | USD | | PRO-level points: 15, Questions answered: 11 | | Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Wire transfer | | Years of translation experience: 11. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2005. Became a member: Apr 2005. | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, Microsoft Office Small Business 2007, Pagemaker, Powerpoint, SDL TRADOS | | http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelharlanlyman | | English (DOC) | | Michael Lyman endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines. | | About me If you ever happen to need the services of a (native English speaker) proofreader for US or UK English texts, I would like to be of service to you.
I charge two cents USD per word for my proofreading service, which comprises the correction of grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, readability, and coherency.
Furthermore, localization into US or UK English is an integral part of the service provided.
My CV is available here for your review and records.
Previously, I was a professor of English at two universities.
I have been running my proofreading business for 11 years.
I complete all texts that are to be proofread on the same day that they are issued.
I am available from 7 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year.
My time zone is -05:00 GMT.
I have 68 Proz WWA references (shown hereinabove) and 34 LinkedIn references (http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelharlanlyman).
| This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.
Total pts earned: 15
(All PRO level)
| | Language (PRO) | | English | 15 | | Top general fields (PRO) | | Bus/Financial | 4 | | Marketing | 4 | | Tech/Engineering | 4 | | Science | 3 | | Top specific fields (PRO) | | Petroleum Eng/Sci | 4 | | Retail | 4 | | Business/Commerce (general) | 4 | | Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) | 3 |
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