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Professional proofreader showing close attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Boyd Raison
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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I'm offering
I have worked as a proofreader for American Express since July 2019 and have proved myself to my team as a valued member, having improved the quality of outgoing letters by a mile.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2019 - ?
job
Proofreader
American Express.
Key achievements
• Ensured significant improvement in the quality of outbound letters for the company.
• Conducted one-to-one monthly meetings with team leaders aiming for improved productivity.
• Prompt turnaround of proofs being received, amended and returned.
• Achieved improvement in quality standard in relation to my proofreading as it shows in the department's Quality Control file reviews with lower Complaint Handler markdowns due to my high standard of proofreading.
Responsibilities
• Review a number of letters dealing with customer complaints, check the accuracy of spelling and punctuation, and put forward effective methods to improve written communication.
• Implemented editorial standards and guidelines for use in text, including the use of style guides.
• Ensured significant improvement in the quality of outbound letters for the company.
• Conducted one-to-one monthly meetings with team leaders aiming for improved productivity.
• Prompt turnaround of proofs being received, amended and returned.
• Achieved improvement in quality standard in relation to my proofreading as it shows in the department's Quality Control file reviews with lower Complaint Handler markdowns due to my high standard of proofreading.
Responsibilities
• Review a number of letters dealing with customer complaints, check the accuracy of spelling and punctuation, and put forward effective methods to improve written communication.
• Implemented editorial standards and guidelines for use in text, including the use of style guides.
Proofreading, It, Turnaround
2019 - ?
freelance
Freelance
Kitchens & Bathrooms News.
proofreading work
Key achievements
• Completed proofreading project of a novella entitled "The Chauffeur's Here". Additionally, built a positive working relationship with the author.
• Proofread two books by a local author: "Doing it for George" and "Lights, Camera, Jemuru- Adventures of a film-maker in Ethiopia", both of which are published works.
• Finalised dissertations for individuals for university qualifications, also given past proofs to study by the editor of "Kitchens & Bathrooms News" magazine published by Homerville Media Group in Watford.
Responsibilities
• Work with publishers, review copy and read the text to eliminate spelling and grammatical errors.
• Correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, style and format, also copy-edit for clarity and consumer friendliness.
Key achievements
• Completed proofreading project of a novella entitled "The Chauffeur's Here". Additionally, built a positive working relationship with the author.
• Proofread two books by a local author: "Doing it for George" and "Lights, Camera, Jemuru- Adventures of a film-maker in Ethiopia", both of which are published works.
• Finalised dissertations for individuals for university qualifications, also given past proofs to study by the editor of "Kitchens & Bathrooms News" magazine published by Homerville Media Group in Watford.
Responsibilities
• Work with publishers, review copy and read the text to eliminate spelling and grammatical errors.
• Correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, style and format, also copy-edit for clarity and consumer friendliness.
Proofreading, Movie, It
2007 - 2019
job
Manager
Enterprise Pub.
Key achievements
• Spearheaded and monitored day-to-day running of one of Kemp Town's leading and busiest food-led pubs, with a weekly turnover in excess of £9,000.
Responsibilities
• Led and supervised a team of up to ten people, controlled opening and closing procedures, carried out day-end till processes and organised induction and training of new staff.
Additional Experience
Account Manager, Reflex Media & Communications, Marlow
Advertising Sales Executive, The Berks and Bucks Observer Group, Slough
Head of Customer Services, Barclays Bank plc, Windsor
• Spearheaded and monitored day-to-day running of one of Kemp Town's leading and busiest food-led pubs, with a weekly turnover in excess of £9,000.
Responsibilities
• Led and supervised a team of up to ten people, controlled opening and closing procedures, carried out day-end till processes and organised induction and training of new staff.
Additional Experience
Account Manager, Reflex Media & Communications, Marlow
Advertising Sales Executive, The Berks and Bucks Observer Group, Slough
Head of Customer Services, Barclays Bank plc, Windsor
Advertising, Account Manager, Training, Sales, PLC, Advertising sales, Processes, LED, Manager, UP
My education
Herschel Grammar School
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, English & Maths
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, English & Maths
n/a
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