Emily

Proofreader and Copy Editor

LinkedIn • Self-employed

Feb 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 6 mos

Proofreading and copy editing for all types of written work, including books, websites, marketing material, reports, white papers, newsletters, social media posts, and case studies. Work typically involves correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax and verb tense; improving readability and language choices; maintaining consistency, accuracy and tone of voice throughout; ensuring clarity, flow, cohesion and sense; and reorganising or restructuring if necessary. Other projects have included creating a style guide from scratch for two brands to help them ensure consistency across their writing, along with the occasional transcription task.

Proofreader

Citibank N.A. • Freelance

Aug 2021 - May 2026 • 4 yrs 9 mos

Regularly worked on a variety of texts, such as online articles, print publications, reports, white papers, newsletters and disclosures. Created an extensive writing style guide for writers to use across Citi's businesses worldwide. Built a strong rapport with Citi’s content director and gained an acute understanding of the company’s needs, goals and writing style.

Copy Editor

resulta • Freelance

Jul 2020 - Nov 2021 • 1 yr 4 mos

Thoroughly edited articles across Resulta’s sites when needed, also helping with SEO. One of the brand's new sites at the time reached out to me after receiving a recommendation from one of my previous clients. Though the subject was completely new to me, I learnt the style guide and stepped into the role with an open mind. After learning a lot from the scientific pieces, I became a valued member of the team.