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I am a dedicated, extremely organised, detail-oriented and highly analytical language practitioner with a passion for education, publishing and digital content creation. I have wide-ranging experience in teaching in higher education, journal publishing, book publishing, digital publishing and curriculum development, as well as copy editing, interpreting and translating. I bring strong stakeholder relationship management, complex project management and leadership skills, and I thrive in fast-changing environments with tight deadlines.…I am a dedicated, extremely organised, detail-oriented and highly analytical language practitioner with a passion for education, publishing and digital content creation. I have wide-ranging experience in teaching in higher education, journal publishing, book publishing, digital publishing and curriculum development, as well as copy editing, interpreting and translating. I bring strong stakeholder relationship management, complex project management and leadership skills, and I thrive in fast-changing environments with tight deadlines.

Beverley Wilcock

Copywriter, Writer, Assistant Editor, +4

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I am a dedicated, extremely organised, detail-oriented and highly analytical language practitioner with a passion for education, publishing and digital content creation. I have wide-ranging experience in teaching in higher education, journal publishing, book publishing, digital publishing and curriculum development, as well as copy editing, interpreting and translating. I bring strong stakeholder relationship management, complex project management and leadership skills, and I thrive in fast-changing environments with tight deadlines.…I am a dedicated, extremely organised, detail-oriented and highly analytical language practitioner with a passion for education, publishing and digital content creation. I have wide-ranging experience in teaching in higher education, journal publishing, book publishing, digital publishing and curriculum development, as well as copy editing, interpreting and translating. I bring strong stakeholder relationship management, complex project management and leadership skills, and I thrive in fast-changing environments with tight deadlines.

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I am a dedicated, extremely organised, detail-oriented and highly analytical language practitioner with a passion for education, publishing and digital content creation.

I have wide-ranging experience in teaching in higher education, journal publishing, book publishing, digital publishing and curriculum development, as well as copy editing, interpreting and translating. I bring strong stakeholder relationship management, complex project management and leadership skills, and I thrive in fast-changing environments with tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

Publisher and Project Manager at Macmillan Education South Africa (Springer Nature Group)

July 1, 2022 - Present

Commission and lead publishing workflows across multiple curriculum-aligned projects; collab on digital conversion asset creation; commission and manage freelancers, suppliers and maintain quality control of all commissioned work; build and maintain excellent lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders; lead cross-functional project teams; maintain accurate records and deliver content within book project budgets; deliver high volume accurate content under tight deadlines; build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships.

Publisher at Macmillan Education South Africa

July 1, 2022 - Present

Responsible for building and maintaining communication lines with stakeholders, conducting market research on education institutions, evaluating and developing book projects based on curriculum needs. Duties include author identification and commissioning, budget management, market analysis, and financial administration related to book projects.

Academic Literacy Facilitator at University of the Free State, Centre for Teaching and Learning

June 30, 2022 - August 27, 2025

Prepared and taught academic literacy classes to first-year students, assessed academic writing and communication skills, maintained student records, provided feedback and motivation, and supported students in achieving academic goals.

Managing Editor at University of the Free State, Research Unit, South Campus

June 30, 2022 - August 27, 2025

Managed editorial duties for the PiE biannual publications including article screening, language and structural editing, liaising with authors, maintaining journal communications, managing finances using PeopleSoft, and coordinating peer reviews.

Officer: Language Practitioner at University of the Free State, South Campus

June 30, 2022 - August 27, 2025

Formatted and edited study material, translated various documents from Afrikaans to English, developed document layouts ensuring consistency with university branding, and edited confidential academic and staff documents including dissertations and theses for publication.

Officer: Senior Editorial Assistant at University of the Free State, Faculty of Education

September 30, 2019 - August 27, 2025

Provided academic advice and registration support for postgraduate students, managed ethics applications, edited academic documents such as dissertations and theses, translated documents, managed faculty communications and website content in line with branding specifications, and organized conferences.

Academic Literacy Facilitator at University of the Free State

March 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022

Create curriculum-aligned learning materials for each lecture; prepare and teach lectures for first-year students; facilitate and develop students’ communication and writing skills; assess all written activities, assignments and tests; provide students with constructive feedback; manage and assign students’ M-Reader (LMS) courses; mark all tests and assignments submitted through Blackboard (LMS).

Language Practitioner and Managing Editor at University of the Free State

September 1, 2015 - June 30, 2022

Collaborate in cross-functional teams to create hardcopy and digital curriculum-aligned study material; lead editorial workflow improvement and streamlining; serve on the Journal Editor’s Committee; manage an internationally accredited journal through the entire publication process from submission to peer review and publication; build and maintain stakeholder relationships; build and maintain excellent lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders; manage financial administration of internationally accredited journal; ensure compliance with publishing standards of the university and journal publications; write, edit and update website content; translate, edit and proofread all journal articles, theses and dissertations for various stakeholders before submission and/or publication; act as the official language practitioner for various departments, units and centres at the university.

Research Assistant at University of the Free State, Department South African Sign Language

August 31, 2015 - August 27, 2025

Conducted research on South African Sign Language acquisition and linguistics, wrote research reports, assisted in curriculum development, provided academic advice, managed the SASL laboratory and laboratory assistants, supported student assessment, and provided interpreting services.

Tutor Coordinator and Tutor at University of the Free State, Department South African Sign Language

August 31, 2015 - August 27, 2025

Coordinated and prepared first- and second-year South African Sign Language tutorial classes, maintained attendance records, liaised on tutor management, assisted with assessments, and supported laboratory supervision.

Tutor Coordinator and Tutor at University of the Free State

January 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015

Act as the first port of call for all SASL tutors; manage and maintain the schedules for all SASL tutors; tutor first- and second-year SASL students; supervise the SASL laboratory; chair the weekly/monthly SASL tutor meetings; keep meticulous records; ensure timeous submission of tutor registers and payments.

SASL Teacher (Volunteer) at Private

December 31, 2013 - August 27, 2025

Prepared and presented basic South African Sign Language acquisition lessons to members of SAPS, health workers, and social workers. Acted as interpreter for social workers and conducted research on second language learning and acquisition.

Student Assistant at University of the Free State, Department of Linguistics and Language Practice

October 31, 2013 - August 27, 2025

Performed general office administration, including typing, printing, ordering books and stationery, managing finances for claims and petty cash, and typing, translating, and editing meeting minutes.

Freelance Language Practitioner at Private

November 1, 2012 - Present

Performed translation and copy-editing services for a variety of document types, acted as a South African Sign Language and Afrikaans-English interpreter, and managed related financial and administrative tasks including invoicing and client communications.