Olivia Wright

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: olivia.wright@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: olivia-wright-proofreading

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience in meticulous proofreading and copy marking for diverse publishing and corporate content, consistently ensuring grammatical precision and adherence to style guides. Proven ability to elevate text quality, improve readability, and maintain brand voice across various mediums. Expert in identifying subtle errors and inconsistencies to deliver polished, error-free documents.

Experience

Senior Proofreader, HarperCollins UK -- London, UK

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed the final proofreading stage for over 70 fiction and non-fiction titles annually, reducing post-publication corrections by 15%.

• Developed and implemented a new style guide for digital-first publications, improving consistency across e-books and online articles.

• Mentored junior proofreaders, providing constructive feedback and training on industry best practices and internal style preferences.

• Collaborated with editorial and production teams to streamline workflow, accelerating proofreading turnaround by 10% without compromising quality.

Junior Proofreader, Penguin Random House UK -- London, UK

Aug 2017 – Feb 2020

• Executed precise proofreading and copy marking on a wide range of manuscripts, including academic texts, literary fiction, and marketing materials.

• Identified and corrected errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and factual inaccuracies, maintaining high standards of linguistic accuracy.

• Familiarized with various style guides, including The Chicago Manual of Style and Oxford Style Manual, applying them rigorously to diverse projects.

• Contributed to a team that processed over 200 projects annually, ensuring all deadlines were met with high-quality output.

Education

University College London (UCL), BA (Hons) in English Literature -- London, UK

Sept 2014 – July 2017

Skills

Proofreading & Editing: Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Syntax Correction, Fact-Checking, Style Guide Adherence, Readability Enhancement, Copy Marking, Line Editing, Developmental Editing

Software & Tools: Microsoft Word (Track Changes), Adobe Acrobat (Annotation Tools), Google Docs, PerfectIt, Grammarly Business, InDesign (basic)

Style Guides: The Chicago Manual of Style, Oxford Style Manual, AP Stylebook, MHRA Style Guide, Brand-Specific Style Guides

Communication & Organisation: Attention to Detail, Time Management, Project Coordination, Client Communication, Feedback Integration, Critical Thinking