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Editor

Sheryl Akintolure

Cactus Communications
Sheryl Akintolure
5
years of post-secondary education
7
Years of experience

Accuracy-driven Academic Editor and Pharmacist with over 4 years of experience refining over 2400 high-impact scientific manuscripts across medical, pharmaceutical, and biological sciences for international publication. Leveraging a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and IELTS Level C1 proficiency, I specialize in enhancing the structural integrity, academic tone, and clarity of complex medical and pharmaceutical research. I have a proven track record of ensuring 100% compliance with rigorous ethical standards, journal-specific formatting, and editorial policies, while serving as a strategic bridge between authors and global audiences, especially ESL authors and non-native English speakers.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Obafemi Awolowo University | Nigeria | 09.2014 - 04.2019

Work History

3 Months
07.2026 - Current
3 Months
Scientific Editor
Cactus Communications
07.2026 - Current

- Edits high-impact academic manuscripts in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical medicine to ensure publication readiness for international, peer-reviewed journals.
- Standardizes complex scientific terminology, drug nomenclature, clinical dosages, and data reporting in compliance with AMA Manual of Style and ICMJE guidelines.
- Eliminates syntactic ambiguities in ESL research papers while maintaining technical accuracy and the authors' original clinical findings.
- Formulates targeted editorial remarks and author queries via Track Changes to resolve methodological gaps, reporting discrepancies, and reference inconsistencies.
- Consistently maintains a top-tier internal quality rating across tight delivery windows (24–72-hour turnaround times).

3 Years 10 Months
03.2022 - 01.2026
3 Years 10 Months
Freelance Academic Editor (Contract)
Self Employed Services, Remote
03.2022 - 01.2026

- Edited 1,500+ manuscripts in medical, pharmaceutical, and biological sciences.
- Worked within established editorial workflows and quality-control processes for publication support projects.
- Ensured compliance with journal requirements and editorial standards.
- Collaborated with authors, reviewers, and project stakeholders to support publication readiness.
- Provided actionable recommendations for manuscript
improvement, focusing on clarity and the impact of research findings.
- Acted as a gatekeeper for high ethical standards, ensuring all
submissions strictly adhere to international editorial policies.
- Utilized pharmaceutical knowledge to verify technical terminology and data accuracy.

1 Year 8 Months
01.2023 - 09.2024
1 Year 8 Months
Superintendent Pharmacist
CareCity Pharmacy, Lagos
01.2023 - 09.2024

- Technical Oversight: Exercised overall control of professional and clinical management, requiring meticulous review of prescriptions for accuracy and suitability.
- Data Verification: Monitored complex drug interactions and recommended alternative therapies, ensuring precision in clinical decision-making.
- Team Strategic Communication: Provided expert medical-related assistance and healthcare counseling, translating technical clinical information for patients.

11 Months
06.2021 - 05.2022
11 Months
Pharmacist
Ministry of Health, Abia
06.2021 - 05.2022

- Scientific Interpretation: Interpreted complex prescription orders and dispensed medications with high precision.
- Technical Communication: Responded to inquiries regarding pharmaceutical profiles, discussing side effects and differences between brand-name and generic drugs.
- Instructional Writing: Tailored counseling and educational materials to meet individual patient needs, promoting clarity in treatment adherence.

1 Year
11.2019 - 11.2020
1 Year
Pharmacist Intern
Ministry of Health, Ondo
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
  • Processed orders through insurance and accepted customer payments for balances owed.

Skills

Headline writing
Editorial planning
Research
Document formatting
Advanced editing techniques
Style guide updating
Proofreading submissions
Editing skills

Certification

Language Proficiency

English (IELTS Level C1: Speaking 8.0, Writing 8.0, Reading 7.5, Listening 7.5)

  • RETARD Drug Advocate (AstraZeneca Young Health Program) - Drug Education and Prevention Novel Association for Youth Advocacy Training - 2021

Work Availability

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Timeline

Scientific Editor
Cactus Communications
07.2026 - CurrentRead more
Superintendent Pharmacist
CareCity Pharmacy, Lagos
01.2023 - 09.2024Read more
Freelance Academic Editor (Contract)
Self Employed Services, Remote
03.2022 - 01.2026Read more
Pharmacist
Ministry of Health, Abia
06.2021 - 05.2022Read more
Pharmacist Intern
Ministry of Health, Ondo
11.2019 - 11.2020Read more
Obafemi Awolowo University - Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
09.2014 - 04.2019Read more
Sheryl AkintolureEditor