I am an enthusiastic, proactive editor with experience providing copyediting and proofreading services. I have knowledge of the publishing industry, contracts and licensing, and I am skilled in editing, research and copyright.

Rita O'Donoghue

I am an enthusiastic, proactive editor with experience providing copyediting and proofreading services. I have knowledge of the publishing industry, contracts and licensing, and I am skilled in editing, research and copyright.

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I am an enthusiastic, proactive editor with experience providing copyediting and proofreading services.

I have knowledge of the publishing industry, contracts and licensing, and I am skilled in editing, research and copyright.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director & Editor at Perfect Proof
January 1, 2022 - Present
Copy editing and proofreading services. Copyediting fiction, poetry, annual reports, books.
Editor Intern at Deakin University
December 31, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Edited and published an anthology of creative writing. Assessed submissions for the Deakin Postgraduate Prize and selected winners based on agreed criteria. Edited a suite of poetry as part of the anthology. Collaborated with interns, authors and designers. Wrote the book blurb and marketing copy.
Executive Property Manager at Pulse Property Group
December 31, 2020 - October 27, 2025
Property management of over 100 properties. Daily property oversight, maintenance, tenant screening and contract management. Contract writing, marketing copy and other communications.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Writing (H1) at Deakin University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
MA English (Honours) at University College Cork, Ireland
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
BA English & History (Honours) at University College Cork, Ireland
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education