About Andrea
- Native English speaker who is a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a wide range of skills and experience especially in editing and the written word in general.
- Successfully developed and managed an editorial services business that has continued for over the last 12 years. Copy-editing, proofreading, manuscript appraisal and rewriting have been key work areas, across most major genres, along with providing editorial consulting, CV creation and sales writing services.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and real-life knowledge and familiarity of systems and procedures with over 35 years of experience in administration functions.
- A team player with strong planning and organising abilities, who has the desire to understand and meet the needs of customers while focusing on quality and detail.
- This highly adaptable editor is aiming to enhance and develop existing skills across a broader slice of the industry.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Basic
Experience
- Andrea Billen Editorial ServicesFreelance Proofreader, Copy-Editor, Copywriter & Editorial ServicesPUBLISHINGJanuary 2012 - Today (14 years and 5 months)Limoges, France
- Copy-editing and proofreading fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, mailers, blogs, visitor attraction printed items and other written materials
- Manuscript appraisal including detailed reports
- Writing and rewriting blurbs, scenes, introductions, CVs and marketing materials
- Editorial consultancy calls with authors
- Babcock EnterpriseProject AdministratorPUBLIC SECTORJanuary 2009 - January 2012 (3 years)Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Produced monthly claim report and supporting evidence pack
- Oversaw quality of paperwork and data into spread sheets & systems
- Deputised for Project Manager
- Trained staff on CV production for clients
- Supported the centre with petty cash, stationery supplies, IT and Health, Safety & Environment
- Guidance Enterprises GroupInformation, Advice & Guidance ConsultantPUBLIC SECTORMarch 2005 - January 2009 (3 years and 10 months)Scarborough, United KingdomProvided:
- One-to-one careers and learning advice sessions and associated administration plus CV production
- Outreach work, promoting the service and providing IAG to local groups
- Maintaining personal network, co-chair of Ryedale & Scarborough IAG network
- Contributing to other local IAG network groups
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Education
- Certificate in Social SciencesOpen University2005
- Science & MathsYork Technical College1988Science & Maths
Certifications
- Chapterhouse Proofreading and Editorial SkillsChapterhouse2012