Eleanor Smith
International Rights Associate at Princeton University Press- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Portuguese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ECDL Extra) (ITQ)
BCSJun, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Princeton University Press
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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International Rights Associate
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Rights & Audio Assistant
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Jul 2020 - Jan 2022
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International Rights Assistant
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
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Richmond ELT
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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Editorial Intern
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
Internship in educational publishing, assisting with textbook production for learners of English. - Editing and proofreading textbooks at different stages of production, from manuscript to final proof stages. - Creating answer keys and audioscripts - Cross-referencing different components (textbook, videos, video scripts) to check consistency - Data inputting and managing spreadsheets - Providing feedback on design - Trained in photo research Internship in educational publishing, assisting with textbook production for learners of English. - Editing and proofreading textbooks at different stages of production, from manuscript to final proof stages. - Creating answer keys and audioscripts - Cross-referencing different components (textbook, videos, video scripts) to check consistency - Data inputting and managing spreadsheets - Providing feedback on design - Trained in photo research
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Cambridge United Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraising and Communications intern
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
7-week fundraising and communications internship - Independently evaluated the charity’s fundraising strategy against similar organisations, producing a synthetic written report on my findings and suggesting ideas for improvement - Jointly developed and managed an online free prize draw via social media channels - Created a social media strategy for the Trust, including scheduling regular content and developing new ideas, such as 2 new video series. - Produced a range of engaging content for the Trust’s website and social media channels, including articles, flyers, video interviews and photos – increased total engagement on posts by 210% during my internship - Jointly managed a number of the charity’s community projects (dementia sports café, Seniors’ Afternoon Tea, Seniors’ Lunch, Disability Football Festival) Show less
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ABAQUE GROUP, Worlds Beyond Translation
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France
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Translation and Localization
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Translator
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
After a successful 4-month internship with Abaque Traduction at their offices in northern France, I was offered a part-time contract for 5 months. During this time, I was able to work from home whilst also studying in Lyon. - Translated publicity material for tourist organisations (websites, press releases, brochures), ranging from short translations (less than a hundred words) to long-term projects (50,000 words) - Prioritised workload to ensure that all projects were delivered on time - Helped to recruit future interns for the company from January 2018 - Mentored a new intern by providing face-to-face training and online support Show less
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Pembroke College, Cambridge
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Pembroke College, Cambridge
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Telephone Campaign Caller
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
I participated in Pembroke College's Annual Telephone Campaign, which is a two-week drive to reconnect with alumni and secure new financial support. - Raised £10,000 for the Pembroke College Annual Fund, with an average of £200 raised per call - My strong persuasion and negotiation skills on the phone ensured that 46% of my calls resulted in a donation - Dependable representative of Pembroke College, handling calls in a professional, friendly and courteous manner - Ensured alumni databases were up-to-date and correct Show less
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Trespass
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United States
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Sales Assistant
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
Part-time position as a Retail Sales Assistant at a national outdoor clothing retailer, with a strong focus on customer service and meeting sales targets. - Provided high-quality customer service by being friendly and polite in my interactions with the public - Ensured the shop floor and displays were immaculate, in line with company standards - Consistently took on positions of responsibility through regularly providing lunch cover for senior colleagues and assisting with opening and closing the shop My success in this role meant I was asked back as a temporary member of staff over the Christmas period in December 2015. Show less
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The Book People Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Work experience placement
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
I worked as an editorial assistant during my week-long work experience Red House. This role included writing copy for the Book People website (reviews and blog posts), drafting interview questions for an author and writing copy for their accompanying children's magazine, Puffin Post. During my placement, I was praised on my time management and enthusiasm when carrying out tasks. I worked as an editorial assistant during my week-long work experience Red House. This role included writing copy for the Book People website (reviews and blog posts), drafting interview questions for an author and writing copy for their accompanying children's magazine, Puffin Post. During my placement, I was praised on my time management and enthusiasm when carrying out tasks.
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Education
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University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts, Modern and Medieval Languages -
The Sixth Form College, Farnborough
4 A-levels: French (A*), History (B), Mathematics (A), Spanish (A*) -
Collingwood College
GCSEs: 10 A* (including Maths and English Language) and 2 A