Freelance Proofreader and Content Editor

Proofreader & Content Editor

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/savio-dlima1981/ Ahmedabad, India SUMMARY

Dynamic and detail-oriented proofreader and copy editor with over 6 years of experience in enhancing manuscript quality and ensuring editorial excellence. Proven track record in collaborating with writers, managing project timelines, and driving reader engagement. Core Accomplishments

Proofreader & Content Editor 01/2020 - Present

Self Employed Ahmedabad, India

Led a writers team in refining content for B2B clients, improving overall readability and engagement.

Spearheaded a comprehensive proofeading campaign that decreased content inaccuracies in management, marketing and education topics. Introduced a style-guide customization for each client, resulting in an increase in client satisfaction rates due to tailored content. Concrete dedication to meeting tight deadlines ensured on-time delivery for 98% of projects, contributing signficantly to client retention. Proofreader & Writer 01/2018 - 03/2020

CIIE Initiatives Ahmedabad, India

Reviewed business documents, enhancing clarity and coherence to align with B2B marketing goals.

Implemented an accuracy check protocol that reduced factual errors in partner marketing materials.

Efficiently juggled multiple editing projects, delivering them before the deadline. Coordinated with a team of writers to fine-tune messaging, increasing lead generation for clients.

Cultivated an understanding of industry standards which significantly improved the integrity of the content edited.

English Language Teacher 04/2014 - 05/2018

St. Anns High School Ahmedabad, India

Taught lessons to drive student appreciation for literature from classical writers like Tagore, Frost, Dickens and Shakespeare.

Implemented an innovative English curriculum, resulting in an improvement in students' standardized test scores over a two-year period. Introduced technology-based learning tools into the classroom, enhancing student engagement and contributing to a 20% increase in average grades. EDUCATION

Master of Arts in English 04/2016 - 04/2018

Indira Gandhi National Open University Ahmedabad, India Bachelor of Education 04/2012 - 04/2013

Gujarat University Ahmedabad, India

Bachelor of Arts in English 04/2003 - 04/2005

Indira Gandhi National Open University Ahmedabad, India KEY SKILLS

Proofreading

Proofread marketing materials,

including magazine, catalogs, sell

sheets, and website content.

Worked with marketing, business

development and legal businesses

from conception to end.

Content Editing

Created visually appealing and

engaging content for increasing

click-through rates. Optimised website

content for SEO increasing organic

traffic growth.

Communications

Reviewed press releases, coordinated

events, and contributed to the

development of marketing campaigns.

Review Marketing

Actively generated more

customer reviews by

writing business content on various

social media platforms like Facebook,

Reddit and Linkedin.

CERTIFICATIONS

Diploma In Proofreading

By Dr. Claire Lynch in 2023

Diploma In Content Writing

By Paul Jenkins in 2022

E-Course In Research

Methodology And Thesis Writing

By Dr. Shilpee Agarwal in 2023

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Grammarly

ChatGPT

Wordpress

Semrush & Ahrefs

STYLE GUIDES

Chicago

AP

MLA

PROFICIENCIES

LANGUAGES

English

Hindi

French

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