Editor, proofeader, writer
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With 20 years of experience, I have honed my editing and proofreading skills while ensuring content accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guides. In my previous roles, I have developed a keen eye for detail and strong linguistic proficiency. I am experienced in working with various types of content, including news and finance articles, medical and health-focused pieces, marketing materials, and much more.
I have a proven track record of improving clarity, consistency, and readability. My excellent communication and collaboration abilities enable me to work effectively to deliver high-quality content on time.
I am a passionate and dedicated individual who is always eager to learn and grow, and I have a degree in English. I have a strong work ethic and can work independently or in a team setting. I am confident that my skills and experiences make me a strong candidate.
I worked for 10 years for Media 24, working on the Daily Sun and Sunday Sun newspapers as a copy and layout sub-editor. I was also promoted to front-page layout and copy sub.
My duties included editing and fact-checking copy, rewriting to match the target audience of our newspapers, coming up with captivating headlines and concise captions, and laying out pages. Since then, I have been freelancing on Upwork and working part-time for a women’s health organisation as a proofreader, writer, and copy editor.
I've used in-house CMS systems at the newspapers, similar to InDesign, as well as Trello,
WordPress, Canva, Photoshop, and Wix in my daily work.
Proofreader, copy editor, and writer at Woman First Digital (2020 – Present)
Part-time copy editor and writer for global women's health organization dealing with abortion rights, contraception, sexual health, etc.
Proofreader, copy editor, and writer at Upwork (2014 – Present)
Freelance proofreader, editor, writer and English language editor for various publications and projects. I'm a top-rated freelancer on the site, as well as a member of the Enterprise Talent Cloud Professional group.
Copy sub-editor at Independent Media (2022-10 – 2024-08)
Freelance copy sub-editor for daily news and lifestyle copy.
Transcription at Rev (2021-09 – Present)
Freelance transcriptionist.
Copy sub-editor at Daily Sun Media 24 (2010-03 – 2011-08)
Chief sub-editor of weekly lifestyle supplements for Daily Sun. Layout and copy sub-editor of weekly magazine for Sunday Sun newspaper.
Copy sub-editor at Daily Sun Media 24 (2006-02 – 2010-08)
Front page layout and copy sub-editor, working under a tight daily deadline, rewriting copy, writing headlines and captions, and designing captivating pages.
Copy sub-editor at Nova Newspaper Media 24 (2005-09 – 2006-02)
Copy sub editor responsible for rewriting, revising, editing, and creating headlines for a daily newspaper.
English Teacher at Language Lab International (2004 – 2004)
Teaching English as a foreign language to adults.
Editorial assistant at Blue Apple Publishing (2004-09 – 2005-09)
Communication and publishing assistant.
English Teacher at Swandean School of English (2003 – 2003)
Teaching English as a foreign language to adults.
Bachelor of Arts in English – WITS University, South Africa (2000 – 2000)
CELTA in Teaching English as a foreign language – Language Lab, South Africa (2001 – 2001)
Intermediate in Italian Language – Universita per Stranieri di Siena, Italy (1997 – 1997)
Matric – Holy Rosary School, South Africa (1996 – 1996)
