Senior Data Quality Assurance

Shaukia Mir

PROFILE

Results oriented, highly motivated and accomplished Editor with substantial experience of working with a wide range of organisations on print and digital content. Possesses a robust approach to project planning and is highly skilled in personal development. Has a good understanding of existing and emerging digital technologies and experience in agile methodologies. A resourceful and strong communicator committed to consistently delivering high standards of work.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jan 2018–Present Proofreader/QA GoTransparent

Carrying out Quality Assurance reviews on a wide range of documents in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector.

Working remotely as a member of a global team of vendors that serve many major clients in the industry.

Working with global and regional digital teams in Europe and Middle East.

Approving documents for submission to clients and for publication.

Oct 2016–March 2017, Oct–Dec 2017 Proofreader/QA KPMG

Proofreading the Annual Report and the Hampton-Alexander Review FTSE Women Leaders, Improving Gender Balance in FTSE Leadership 2016, 2017.

Ensuring documents are consistent with KPMG writing and brand guidelines.

Advising the business on quality standards.

Jan 2017–April 2017 Publishing Editor ISF

Working in an editorial capacity and producing quality reports on cyber, agile, information security, and risk management for members.

Editing corporate publications in regards to logic, structure, grammar, and consistency to meet the publishing needs of members as well as advance the company’s marketing and communications strategies.

Maintaining and developing style guide to ensure consistent editorial practices and publishing procedures throughout the company.

Jan 2016–July 2016 Proofreader/QA Fin International

Carrying out proofreading for this creative digital agency specialising in branding and advertising services for the financial industry.

Proofreading for a range of clients both on site and remotely.

Working with digital designers and other team members.

Ensuring artwork is consistent and documents confirm to all brand guidelines.

April 2014–Dec 2015 XML Editor Thomson Reuters

Publishing legal/insurance front list and back list titles working with a high level of autonomy.

Using Exari Power Author to convert printed content (80 contracts for the JCT https://www.jctltd.co.uk/digital-service) into interactive digital contracts for the construction industry.

Attending meetings with authors to discuss artwork, layout and marketing of publication.

Carrying out online testing and troubleshooting.

June 2011–March 2013 Proofreader/Document Specialist Allen & Overy

Amending and proofreading legal documents such as loan agreements, offering circulars, deeds, financial, marketing brochures, long energy sector reports.

Formatting and general troubleshooting of documents.

Carrying out all amendments to company house styles.

Working operationally with other team members and providing guidance on different issues arising during checks.

Completing work to demanding time-sensitive deadlines.

June 2011–March 2016 CV Consultant The Fuller CV

Writing CVs for clients from a range of industries and at different career levels using questionnaire as guidance.

Proofreading CVs and releasing to clients.

Working on LinkedIn profiles and a range of career/interview documents.

Carrying out quality assurance checks on company website.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

2024 Allen & Overy Restart Programme

1992 Advanced Proofreading, Society of Editors and Proofreaders

1993 Advanced Copyediting, Society of Editors and Proofreaders

1984 Bachelor of Education in Science, University of Kingston

1980 A Levels: Biology, Mathematics, Pinner Sixth Form College

1978 O Levels: Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Geography,

Mathematics, Heriots Wood Grammar School

IT SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office 2013, HTML, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Excel, Drupal, Athena, Exari Power Author, Oxygen XML, JIRA, Sharepoint

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