Josef Vaughn A. Benitez
Marikina City
Summary
Highly creative and versatile freelancer dedicated to producing top-tier quality end-products that meet both the clients’ needs and deadlines. Skilled in editing, copywriting, content writing, legal writing, creative writing, proofreading, voice acting, and is capable of working under pressure while meeting specific requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Writer
Elizabeth Rosario Law, PLC.
Wyoming, Michigan, United States of America (Remote)
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with psychologists & interviewers to draft, proofread, & polish VAWA & T-Visa affidavits for victims of abuse and trafficking.
- Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
- Edited documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.
- Promoted to Team Leader of declaration writers in February 2024.
- Trained writers to ensure that the team can meet case deadlines & produce quality declarations.
- Organized information and managed spreadsheets to better coordinate with team members, attorneys, & other staff.
Freelance Voice Actor
01.2016 - Current
- Worked for clients who required various accents such as French, British, American, Southern USA, Irish, Australian, etc
- For narration or character voiceover purposes
- Worked as an independent voice actor for hire on platforms such as Roll20, where clients commission require special voice acting work for particular Non-Player Characters.
Freelance Writer
01.2012 - Current
- Wrote, edited, and proofread Bachelor’s Degree & Master’s Degree level thesis papers
- Worked as Head Writer of ((aMp)), a premiere music organization for budding college-level musicians, writing cover articles on events as well as up and coming Filipino artists
- Wrote, edited, and proofread over 100 articles on and for various platforms and clients about topics such as health & lifestyle, professional wrestling, E-Sports, Anime Culture, and PC Gaming
- Worked as a freelance writer and editor on Upwork with multiple satisfied clients.
Document Reviewer
Conectys – SheerID Project
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked as a freelancer, sifting through sensitive information to review, cross-reference, and verify information given via images with the information submitted to the client
- Worked as a top performer among freelancers, and hosted the Quarterly Awards Ceremony for the company.
Online English Tutor
Acadsoc, Brilliant Rightpoint Limited - Shenzen, China
10.2019 - 08.2021
- TESOL Certified English Tutor, qualified to teach Basic, Written, Academic, Professional, and Business English to K-12 students & adults
- Qualified to teach IELTS English, and coordinated with the head office in Shenzen on office related matters.
- Planned educational English lessons such as book readings, grammar, spelling and language lessons.
- Designed, planned and taught effective lessons tailored to student needs, enhancing student outcomes.
Education
Bachelor Of Art in Literature -
Kalayaan College
01.2020
Bachelor Of Art in Philosophy -
Ateneo de Manila University
01.2015
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Proficient in office communication software & web tools
- Research, fact-checking, and data analysis
- Editing, proofreading, & copywriting
- Legal Writing
- Creative Writing
- Academic Research
- Content writing & creative writing
- TESOL Certified ESL Online Tutor
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tagalog
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Legal Writer
Elizabeth Rosario Law, PLC.
01.2023 - Current
Document Reviewer
Conectys – SheerID Project
11.2021 - 12.2021
Online English Tutor
Acadsoc, Brilliant Rightpoint Limited - Shenzen, China
10.2019 - 08.2021
Freelance Voice Actor
01.2016 - Current
Freelance Writer
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor Of Art in Literature -
Kalayaan College
Bachelor Of Art in Philosophy -
Ateneo de Manila University