Copy Editor Content Creation
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Kyle Graeme Keens
Current Role: Copy Editor
Cell: +27-79-485-****
Email: **********@*****.***
I am grateful for this opportunity to apply for this open position. With a robust background in content creation and editing as well as experience in team management, I am eager to bring my expertise to this role. I am confident that my skills in content creation, editing and strategy, combined with my ability to lead and inspire teams, make me a strong candidate for this role. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to this team and help drive its success. My background:
I have spent years as a copy editor at Eduvos, a higher learning institute, where I honed my editorial skills by meticulously reviewing and improving a wide range of academic and corporate documents. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the importance of maintaining academic integrity, adhering to style guidelines, and ensuring clarity in written communication. I am currently gaining certification in Project Management from Stellenbosch Graduate Institute through Eduvos and will complete the certification this coming July.
In addition to my academic editing background, I also served as a writer and editor for a prominent book writing company. During my time there, I had the opportunity to collaborate on various book projects, including fiction, non-fiction, and technical publications. My role required me to not only edit manuscripts for grammar, structure, and coherence but also to contribute creatively to the content when needed as well and work together with others to compile quality material. This multifaceted experience has allowed me to develop a versatile skill set.
Expertise:
• Content management: I have years of experience meeting deliverable dates and maintaining a standard of delivery that is on-time and accurate. I am meticulous in what is made available to the client (Students and Staff) and I work well to do this under pressure.
• Copy editing and proofreading: I have a sharp eye for spotting grammatical errors, punctuation issues, and structural weaknesses in written content. I'll ensure your work is error-free and flows seamlessly.
• Content creation: as a writer and editor, I have helped develop engaging, well-structured, and audience-appropriate content tailored to various specific needs.
• Academic editing: my experience at a university has equipped me with the expertise to edit research papers, theses, dissertations, and academic essays in a manner that complies with academic standards.
Why choose me:
• Extensive experience: with a proven track record spanning five years, you can trust that deliverables are in capable hands.
• Attention to detail: I pride myself on my meticulous eye, ensuring content is polished and professional.
• Timely delivery: I understand the importance of meeting deadlines, and I am committed to ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Versatility: I’m skilled in both editing and writing, as well as working with teams to ensure products are created and uploaded on time.
• Clear and creative communication: I believe in maintaining open and transparent communication with my clients, team, and management thereby ensuring the vision is understood and executed accurately but also in a creative and if needed thought-provoking manner. Education and Qualifications
Other Qualifications:
University Attended:
Subjects:
Studied BA at Fort Hare East London Graduated
2016.
Completed English Honours at Fort Hare East
London (2017) With distinctions.
Sociology and History taken to second year level.
Psychology and English taken to third year level as majors.
University of Fort Hare (East London) 120+ hours
TESOL course including:
Methodologies, Classroom Management and Real
Teaching experience.
Cambridge accredited certificates in TKT
(Teaching and training) Bands 3 and above in 3
certifications
Stellenbosch Graduate Institute (Eduvos)
Certificate in Advanced Project Management
(currently pursuing)
Work Experience
Fort Hare University
English Department
Reading Group Facilitator and Part-time Lecturer/Tutor Duration: Semester / 5 months (2017)
Main Activities:
• Creating varied lessons and take home tasks.
• Lecturing twice a week for first year level classes on Language and Reading Comprehension.
• Assisting, where necessary, with any other course related queries. EF (Education First) English second language school China (Harbin)
Teacher (Promoted to Senior teacher, Group manager and Trainer) Duration: 3+ years (2018-2021)
Main Activities:
• Teaching English as a second language to students between 3 and 18 years of age.
• Generation of comprehensive lesson plans and materials based on desires and needs of students and school.
• Training of new and old staff based on needs for improvement or newly implemented materials within the workspace. Designing training materials to be used in future sessions.
• Participating in marketing events for the company in various forms. E.g. Public workshops with potential clients, rehearsed events showcasing aspects of the company, printed and digital materials distributed to the public.
• Managing of junior level employees in various aspects of production; maintaining clear accessible files, completing online admin work within time frames, providing assistance in relation to work advice or correcting inadequate classroom/workplace behaviours.
• Reporting to Line manager on junior employees and creating observation reports and follow-up tasks to maintain continuing improvement in the workplace.
• Meeting with clients to answer questions and give advice on future development with the school.
Eduland Book Writing Project.
Shanghai China (Remote in South Africa)
Writer (Freelance)
Duration: (2021-2022)
Main Activities:
• Writing short stories for a collection of children’s stories to be compiled in a book. (Ave. 700-800 words per story)
• Editing and revision of the stories to fit in with overall them and history of other collected works.
• Creating content that fits in with the general them of the collection. (An American family in this case.) While also developing the characters and story further affecting outcomes of later stories.
• Discussing with editors and deciding what needs to be changed, added or removed for the pieces to fit and relay a good story. Eduvos (Institute of Higher Learning)
East London (National position reporting to Midrand) South Africa
Copy Editor (current position)
Main Activities:
• Update style guide and academic templates.
• Training and coaching of content developers on copy editing process and templates.
• Format documents
• To copy edit, fact-check and source-check all nationally set documents and academic content to ensure that quality, consistency, and standardization of the final product is maintained.
• Innovate and create pathways for easier working environment within department.
• Work with copy editing team to create and publish style and referencing guides used by staff and students.
• Assist with management of course material in order to meet deadlines and provide quality deliverables to students and staff.
• Working with Content Writers and Leads to help keep time management and priority and assist in smooth development.
• continuous growth in terms of editing skills and program management in an institute of higher learning setting.
• Work with faculty to produce a product of high standard.
• To copy edit, fact-check and source-check all nationally set documents and academic content to ensure that quality, consistency, and standardization of the final product is maintained.
• Innovate and create pathways for easier working environment within department.
• Work with copy editing team to create and publish style and referencing guides used by staff and students.
• continuous growth in terms of editing skills and program management in
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References
• Richard Whittington
Production Manager for EF Harbin China
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Dr. T. Kirton-Els
English Lecturer Fort Hare University East London
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Ricky Dunningham
Copy Editor Lead (Eduvos)
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• English writing and editing skills.
• Team management experience
• MS Office skills, exceptional Word skills
• Eye for detail.
• Admin and maintenance in an office setting.
• Training of new staff and of new processes.
• Creative thinking and solution minded.
• Well spoken and open with others.
• Able to work well Online and in person.
• Willing to gain extra knowledge.
• Working knowledge of learning management systems.
• Excellent English language and communication skills. Key Skills
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