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Matt Solomon

Copy Editor

johndoe
0015089963247
www.example.com

Detail oriented copy editor with the will to teach writers and contributors along the way. I am passionate about writing therefore I have always attempted to teach writers about the pattern and common mistakes they make so that their skills can improve. I have been associated with several popular publications and I wish to start my own publishing house some day. For this, I wish to learn more and be able to deliver good work and guidance.

Marital StatusMarried
NationalityUnited Kingdom
RelocationYes
Date of Birth1980/03/12
Freelance AvailableYes
Work Experience
(June 2013 to Present)13 years & 1 month

Ruby Printing

Copy Editor

Responsible for reading and editing books and discussing the flaws with the author. I always discuss the work edited so that the writer learns along the way.
I am also responsible for following the instructions and regulations of the printing press. I check that every piece of writing that has to be published, complies with the way of writing prescribed by the press authorities.
(February 2011 to May 2013)2 years & 4 months

Royal Papers

Sub-Editor

Responsible for editing news submitted by reporters and designing the front and back pages of the newspaper.
I was in charge of verufication of news and then editing it and reducing it to the size of news that was needed to fill the front and back pages. I was appreciated for my efforts to verify all news items and write extra detail for follow-up news about incidents that had happened previously.
Education
(August 2007 to March 2009)1 year & 8 months

UK University

Masters Literature - Marketing

Excellent student with A grade research paper.
(September 2003 to May 2007)3 years & 9 months

UK College

Bachelors English Language and Literature - Management

Excellent student with innate ability to write.
Technical Skills
  • Content
  • Computer Proficient
  • Fact Checks
  • Customer Relations
  • Meeting with Writers
  • Grammar
  • Report Making
  • Editing and Proof Reading
  • Writing Style
  • Re-Writing Instructions
Languages

French

Professional Working Proficiency

Spanish

Elementary Proficiency

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Achievements

Achievements

Won editor prize by the Chamber of Writers' jury. It is a small club for writers that holds its own awards and chose me as best editor.

Special Project

Working on a publication and production house. Assembling a team of dedicated professionals and drafting plans to ensure it becomes successful.
Personal Skills
  • Communication
  • Efficiency
  • Reading
  • Publication Policy
  • Good Understanding
  • Supervision
  • Team Work
Activities & Interests

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