Experience

UKi Media & Events

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Subeditor/Proofreader - Exhibitions and Conferences

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  Solely responsible for editing and proofreading all published material for 17 international exhibitions and 12 international conferences each year, including show guides and conference programmesEdited client-supplied content to ensure clarity and maximum impactEdited technical and scientific paper abstractsRevised non-native English to ensure the writers’ messages were clear Ensured all text was easy for non-native English readers to understandDeveloped and maintained efficient working relationships with other departments: marketing, design, conference management, production Show less

• Subeditor - magazines

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2008

  Edited B2B magazines (industries: automotive, aviation, postal, marine, meteorological)Ensured accuracy, clarity and consistencyWorked highly technical text by non-English speakers (and non-journalists) into compelling narrativeEnsured all articles could be easily understood by non-native English speakersLiaised with editors, designers and marketing managers to ensure all text fitted the brief, and that the process ran smoothlyEnsured that all editorial content reflected the aims, values, house style and tone of each publication Show less



International Masters Publishers B.V.

• Netherlands
• Real Estate

• Product Development Manager

  • Jul 1996 - Nov 1998

  Developed and executed editorial strategy for creating new products Researched, proposed and developed new products Planned, prioritised, coordinated and managed multiple projects within the required budget and time limits Planned market research strategy and applied market research feedback to ensure products met market needs Managed teams of editors, designers, picture researchers and production supervisors Researched and wrote articles for publication Wrote briefings, product proposals and presentations Developed and maintained good working relationships with other departments: marketing, logistics, customer services Created and managed project budgets Hired, briefed and supervised freelance staff Show less



International Masters Publishers Inc

• Stamford, Connecticut, United States

• Project Editor

  • Jul 1993 - Jul 1996

  Managed day-to-day editorial work on new and established publications Supervised and trained junior staff Edited and proofread copy Briefed writers Managed the work of outside suppliers Directed photo shoots Created and maintained extensive editorial databases Created and managed project budgets Developed house style and ensured it was maintained Managed day-to-day editorial work on new and established publications Supervised and trained junior staff Edited and proofread copy Briefed writers Managed the work of outside suppliers Directed photo shoots Created and maintained extensive editorial databases Created and managed project budgets Developed house style and ensured it was maintained



Wordcount

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Subeditor/Writer

  • Jul 1992 - Jul 1993

  Edited and wrote copy for partworks Edited and wrote copy for partworks



UK & International Press Ltd

• Surrey, England, United Kingdom

• Chief Subeditor

  • Jan 1992 - Jul 1992

  Edited copy for consumer magazines Edited copy for consumer magazines



Magazines International

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Chief Subeditor

  • Jul 1990 - Jul 1992

  Edited and wrote copy for B2B and consumer magazines Edited and wrote copy for B2B and consumer magazines



International Masters Publishers Ltd

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Subeditor

  • Jul 1988 - Jul 1990

  Edited copy for partworks Edited copy for partworks