Career / Experience

I am a native English-speaking proofreader and copy writer/editor. I also specialise in US to UK English localisation.
I have over 4 years experience in this field and previous writing experience as a journalist and scriptwriter/programme creator.
I have a Diploma in Proofreading and Copy Editing and a Certificate in Marketing Communications. I also have a degree in European Philosophy and Literature and Sociology/Film Studies.

I work with Trados and other Cat Tools and have a wide range of experience.

Please see a list of previous work below:


May 07 – Present day One Planet
US to UK localisation and proofreading
 Localising marketing presentation and promotional pamphlets for an International evangelical ministry

May 07 – Present day Comunicando
Editing
 Localisation and editing an International periodical: agricultural topic

April 07 – Present day Whitestar Publishing
Editing, proofreading and localisation
 Editing, proofeading of high-quality, factual photographic books
 Caption creation and historical research, checking book proofs
 US and UK English versions
 Titles: Islam, People, Archaeological Italy, Paris History

April 07 – Present day Nova Traductors I Interprets S.L
Editing, proofreading and localisation
 Localising, editing and proofreading educational books
 Titles: Zodiac, Irish Americans, Italian Americans

March 07 – Present day Delingua Translations
Editing, proofreading and localisation
 Localisation and editing of EU documents and presentations
 Topics: Finnish immigration patterns: Annual Report of Finnish Doctorate of Immigration, youth assimilation in rural societies

March 07 – Present day Nergy Telecom
Proofreading and localisation
 Localising and rewriting of website content for a large telecommunication company
 Marketing materials, promotional pages and technical papers
 Letters to subscribers, instruction-manual creation for all products

March 07 – Present day EGB Translations
SE copy writing
 Creation of targeted articles for publication on the Internet
 Topics: The American legal system, business solutions (software), gambling
 Writing targeted e-mails – subjects: the US Green Card Lottery, Learn American English, Spain, International flights and holidays

Feb 2007 – Present day Katharine Pooley
Website creation, copy writing and proofreading
 Writing content for retail website
 Profile creation for interior designers
 Online store creation, including product information, product definitions

Dec 2006 Lionbridge International
US to UK localisation
 Website localisation for a major e-tailer. Software: Trados

Dec 2006 – Present day Delta International
US to UK localisation
 Website localisation for a major financial company. Software: Trados
 Contract/instruction manuals for computer software licensing. Software:Trados
US English proofreading/copy edit
 Linguistic review/QA/copy edit for large multinational. Content: Marketing/Financial

Nov 2006 – Present day The Symbio Group
US to UK English translation
 Ongoing website content localisation/QA for an educational site. Software:Trados

July 2006 – Present day Gazelle Globalization g3
US to UK English localisation and proofreading
 Duties: US to UK English review, research and translation. Proofreading. Software; SDLX
 US to UK English localisation of website marketing questionnaires
 US to UK English localisation of research into educational institutions
 US to UK English localisation of website research into cinematography, petrol usage, technical awareness, entertainment, software security, medical, internet usage
 Website navigation checks: software; Trados

Sept 2004 – Present day Tek Translations
Proof reading and copy editing

Mobile telecommunications client - proofreading and copy editing all marketing and promotional materials for publication. Creating and updating style-guide and glossary for the whole project
 Electronic goods – proofreading manuals and presentations
 Pharmaceutical – Press releases; US to UK localisation and proofreading
 Glossary creation
 Office electronic good manufacturer – checking manuals
 Medical: software localisation, proofreading and packaging QA
 Medical manufacturer; proofreading and US to UK localisation of medical product manuals, packaging and marketing materials
 Health Code of Ethics manual – proofreading/copy editing and US to UK English localisation
 Website navigation checks and amendments – software; Multilizer, SDLX LIte

Sept 2004 – Present day Juliet Haydock Translations
Proof reading and editing
 Proof reading, editing and correcting translations
 US to UK English translation and website content proofreading
 Other work includes: the Italian public sector, International educational presentation papers, the motor vehicle industry, instruction manuals, medical documents and other publications

October 2005 NABS
 Co-wrote and researched a 50-page guide on how to get a job in the advertising world for students and job seekers
 Copy checked and laid out the final document for printing


Nov 2003 – Aug 2004 Metropolis Ltd
DVD Commercial Development Manager

 Responsible for script-writing, development and correction of DVD treatments
 Creating and submitting original programme pitches for a busy production company
 My role included extensive research into concepts/content, writing treatments for presentation to DVD/TV execs and assessing and polishing treatments submitted to me
 Treatments created: a DVD series focusing on the children’s educational brand ‘My First’ for Dorling Kindersley, Jane Packer: Flowers for Home – a lifestyle programme featuring the famous designer. Documentaries: British criminal underworld, history of martial arts & history of the erotic film industry; fitness programming for the DVD market featuring hip hop choreography and yoga, including original concepts and innovations

May 2003 – Nov 2003 Maternity Leave

April 2001 – May 2003 Telstar Video Entertainment Ltd
Acquisitions and Production Manager

 Responsible for acquisitions for the label from idea conception, contract negotiation, production, executive production to delivery of final master and involvement in marketing strategy
 Creating all DVDs from conception, writing, design, innovation, filming, editing and delivery to deadline and budget – including releases with varying budgets: top end through very small budget releases
 Artwork design responsibility: from conception to delivery: writing copy and layout
 Promotional DVD creation for magazines and give-aways
 Liasing with all relevant distributors and sales departments in respect of acquiring programming, including attending markets
 Programmes acquired: Steve Irwin The Crocodile Hunter (Discovery Channel), Hello Kitty, Jackie Chan; Fast Funny and Furious, Monster Rancher, Dave Benson Phillips; Get Up & Go!, Fighting Fit, Fighting Fat with Harvey Walden., Weird Nature (BBC)
 Programmes Produced: Mis-Teeq: The Story So Far, Dave Benson Phillips: Get Up And Go!, Craig David
 DVD extras written, filmed, edited & produced: Craig David, Mis-Teeq, Dave Benson Phillips – with over 10 interactive games suitable for pre-schoolers, Louis Theroux, The Crocodile Hunter, Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? – special features included interactive games
 DVDs produced: Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends Vol 1 & 2, Crocodile Hunter Vols 1-3, Hello Kitty Vol 1 & 2, Mis-Teeq, Bruce Lee documentary, Jackie Chan documentary, Pilates with Lynne Robinson (Body Control) programmes 1-6, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, Dave Benson Phillips; Get Up and Go!, Penny Smith: Dynamic Yoga and Masterclass, Pathe – A Year To Remember: Decades and War Years, Fighting Fit Fighting Fat with Harvey Walden.


Jan 2000 – Mar 2001 Visual Entertainment Ltd
General Manager and Head of Acquisitions

 Full budget and profit responsibility for the Visual Video/DVD label including cashflow, budgeting, setting targets and ensuring all contractual obligations to third parties
 Responsible for all acquisitions including attending all relevant markets, scheduling, contract negotiation and shaping the image of the label through carefully chosen releases
 Responsible for all DVD production, including idea conception, overseeing authoring,, filming and editing extra material and design of menus
 Overseeing all acquisitions of the Acquisitions Manager from conception through negotiation and release
 Liasing with Sales and marketing divisions including setting release dates and price points, shaping marketing campaigns and meeting with UK retailers
 Catalogue responsibility including ensuring contracts are renewed when necessary and if required, revitalising older titles for DVD release or keeping the catalogue fresh by repromoting relevant titles
 Projects Executive produced: Dynamic Yoga with Godfrey Devereux, Sick Bag with Craig Charles, Simply Magic with Dominic Wood (HEW Award), Skoot Park Skillz
 DVDs produced: Tae-Bo 1,2 &3, Death Row Uncut, Neanderthal (Wall to Wall production for Channel 4), The New Adventures of Pinocchio
 Acquisitions: Dynamic Yoga, Fantastic Flying Journey, The New Adventures of Pinocchio, Battlefront, Sick Bag, The Cramp Twins, Generation O, Tae-Bo 6, Neanderthal, A Steamy Affair, Death Row Uncut
 Catalogue titles managed: the catalogue held over 200 titles, highlights included managing an exclusive relationship with V2 records – Stereophonics and Underworld, Tae- Bo, Random House titles including Dr Seuss and Richard Scarry, various pop music titles, Euro 2000 highlights videos

Oct 1998 – Dec 1999 Universal Pictures Video UK
Programming Executive

 Responsible for programmes from conception, contract and deal points through production and delivery of finished master
 Programmes worked on: Rory Bremner: Creased Up 2, Lennox Lewis: The Undisputed Truth, Ground Force: Dug Up!, Carol Smillie: Back in Shape, Ricky Fulton: The Time of his Life, Only an Excuse, Sunderland: Champions! and various other releases

1997 – 1998 A&M Records
A&R Co-Ordinator
 Organising recording for artists from initial studio, hiring equipment, booking mastering to delivery of final master tapes
 Quality filtering: reviewing tapes from new bands
 Liasing with all departments and ensuring all deadlines were met for delivery of promotional tapes to final product

1995 – 1997 The Tip Sheet
Assistant Editor
 Writing, editing, proofreading and researching magazine items and music reviews
 A&R duties, assessing and selecting music for inclusion on the weekly CD and magazine
 Marketing, press and promotions duties



1990 – 1993 Anglia University
BA Joint Hons – European Philosophy and Literature and Sociology / Film Studies

1989 – 1990 Regent Language College TEFLA (Taught in a school in London during 1990)

Training:
 Diploma in Copy-Editing and Proofreading
 Certificate In Marketing: Communications
 WINS Negotiation – residential course
 Business and financial training
 Presentation Skills