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Andrea B.AB

Andrea B.

Proofreader & Editor Correcteur et Éditeur Anglais

€200/day
Limoges, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Andrea Billen Editorial Services
    Freelance Proofreader, Copy-Editor, Copywriter & Editorial Services
    PUBLISHING
    January 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
    Proofreading & Editing Copy Editing manuscript appraisal editorial consulting Copywriting
  • Babcock Enterprise
    Project Administrator
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    January 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
    administrative support Office management Training supervising Data analysis
  • Guidance Enterprises Group
    Information, Advice & Guidance Consultant
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    March 2005 - January 2009 (3 years and 10 months)
    Scarborough, United Kingdom
    Provided:
    • 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
    CV Careers Advice Presentation Rédaction CV administrative support

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Education

  • Certificate in Social Sciences
    Open University
    2005
  • Science & Maths
    York Technical College
    1988
    Science & Maths

Certifications

  • Chapterhouse Proofreading and Editorial Skills
    Chapterhouse
    2012
    Proofreading/Editing Proofreading & Editing Copy Editing Copyediting

Skill set

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