Since March 2020 I have edited 60+ books on the Reedsy platform.
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About
I am an accomplished copy editor, writer, and proofreader with extensive experience across academic publishing, healthcare, journalism, and creative content. As a Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading member, I have supported peer-reviewed journals, global publishers, and media outlets with a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and engaging storytelling.
I bring strong administrative and project coordination skills from roles in professional associations and research institutes, including accreditation, grants, and membership programs. I excel at collaborating with diverse stakeholders, applying meticulous attention to detail, and adapting tone and style to suit audience needs, whether editing medical textbooks or composing lifestyle articles.
Skills· 8
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
Industry experience
- Non-Profit Organization
- Education
- Healthcare
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Life Sciences
- Other
Projects · 3
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I wrote news articles for a digital media company, EuroWeekly News:
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Work experience· 18 roles
Freelance Copy Editor, Writer, Proofreader · Self-Employed / Multiple ClientsMar 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 9 mos
Copy edit / proofread scholarly manuscripts for international, peer-reviewed journals; write and publish news articles for online media; copy edit / proofread books on the Reedsy platform to maintain consistent five-star reviews; write articles and blogs on personal topics; apply advanced language, grammar, and style expertise to enhance clarity, consistency, and impact across academic and journalistic outputs.
Freelance Copy-Editor, Writer, Proofreader · Self-employedJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Copy Editor for peer-reviewed journals including Education for Health (USA) and Proofreader for Pathology (Australia). Writer for Euro Weekly News and a US divorce coach. Manages a monthly creative non-fiction newsletter on life in Spain and acts as final quality control for medical and health textbooks for Elsevier Science since 2008.
Accreditation & Executive Support Officer · The Thoracic Society of AU & NZMay 2018 – Jul 2025 · 7 yrs 3 mos
Provided editorial support on guidelines and business documents. Coordinated accreditation of respiratory function labs in Australia and New Zealand, forming assessor panels and managing processes over nine months. Managed membership renewal processes.
Accreditation & Executive Support Officer · The Thoracic Society of Australia & New ZealandMay 2018 – Oct 2025 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Education Administrator · Royal College of Pathologists of AustralasiaNov 2016 – Jul 2025 · 8 yrs 9 mos
Education Administrator · Royal College of Pathologists of AustralasiaNov 2016 – Oct 2025 · 9 yrs
Clinical Intake Coordinator · Drake WorkwiseNov 2010 – Jul 2025 · 14 yrs 9 mos
Clinical Intake Coordinator · Drake WorkWiseNov 2010 – Oct 2025 · 15 yrs
Education· 7
Postgraduate Diploma · University of New South Wales2018 – 2025
Qualifications as a librarian
BA (Hons) English Literature · University of Sydney2020 – 2024
BA (Hons) · University of Sydney1980 – 1983
Postgraduate Diploma · University of New South Wales1984 – 1985
Certifications and awards
Proofreader2019 – 2020
Passed exam for certification as a proofreader
Member, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading2020 – 2023
Proofreading Certification2018
Proofreading Certification2020
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