A little about me
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Hello there! I’ve been working with words for most of my career (that’s around 20 years and counting).
I have ten years’ experience as an editor and proofreader (and occasional copywriter), delivering educational resources and creative marketing copy to high standards and tight deadlines. |
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Since 2010 I’ve specialised as a notetaker, supporting university students with learning difficulties. This rewarding role involves writing accurate lecture notes in subjects ranging from law and literature to performance and psychotherapy. I also regularly work as an exam scribe and reader.
Meanwhile, I’ve enjoyed a parallel six-year career as an administrator for three well-known charities. Here I developed strong organisation, time management and teamworking skills, as well as expertise in co-ordinating events, financial monitoring, improving systems and relocating offices (twice). |
I’m based in Liverpool, where you’ll probably find me discovering the city’s amazing arts and cultural events or exploring the Wirral’s windswept beaches. And to switch off, I love reading a good book. No surprises there.
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Editorial experience, skills and training
* Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) intermediate member
* Copy-editing 2: Headway course, CIEP (June 2020) – distinction
* Successful Editorial Freelancing course, Publishing Training Centre (Oct 2018) – distinction
University notetaker, exam scribe and reader, Liverpool (from Jan 2018) and Manchester (2010-2016)
Producing accurate lecture notes (usually handwritten) on behalf of students with learning issues, ranging from dyslexia to cerebral palsy. During exam season, I’m also a scribe (writing exam scripts) and reader.
Editor and proofreader, The Manchester College (2000-2008)
Copy-editing, proofreading and project management to deliver high quality learning materials, working with writers, designers, clients and technical checkers to meet quality standards.
* Lead editor of new course materials for estate/letting agents.
* Specialist in employment law and health and safety courses.
Copywriter and editor, Salford City Council (1998-2000)
Writing, editing and proofreading a wide range of marketing materials, including a what’s on guide (On in Salford), weekly schools’ bulletin, newsletters, leaflets, press releases and websites.
* Copy-editing 2: Headway course, CIEP (June 2020) – distinction
* Successful Editorial Freelancing course, Publishing Training Centre (Oct 2018) – distinction
University notetaker, exam scribe and reader, Liverpool (from Jan 2018) and Manchester (2010-2016)
Producing accurate lecture notes (usually handwritten) on behalf of students with learning issues, ranging from dyslexia to cerebral palsy. During exam season, I’m also a scribe (writing exam scripts) and reader.
Editor and proofreader, The Manchester College (2000-2008)
Copy-editing, proofreading and project management to deliver high quality learning materials, working with writers, designers, clients and technical checkers to meet quality standards.
* Lead editor of new course materials for estate/letting agents.
* Specialist in employment law and health and safety courses.
Copywriter and editor, Salford City Council (1998-2000)
Writing, editing and proofreading a wide range of marketing materials, including a what’s on guide (On in Salford), weekly schools’ bulletin, newsletters, leaflets, press releases and websites.
Tel: 07543 333 272
Email: hello@blackcatink.co.uk
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