About me

Dear Recruitment Manager,

I am very interested in a part time position within the range of Copywriter, Copy Editor or Assistant Editor. I believe my diverse background makes me an ideal candidate:

· I have been a teacher with several years experience: I can quickly spot errors in copy and suggest amendments, focusing on ease of reading and flow of ideas. Also, this experience has taught me to relate to a wide range of people, to understand their viewpoint and to effectively communicate my own.

· My strong science background means I can be trusted to copyedit with knowledge of content.

· I have a year's experience as a copy editor for a website: I can be trusted to research an unfamiliar topic and write a concise review on it while keeping to deadline.

· I have also researched, written and edited a section for a science encyclopedia aimed at the general public. It was published on the 9th of October.

Looking forward to providing you with more details in an interview,

Carlos Grau

Skills

Copywriting, Copyediting, English - Spanish Translation, Proofreading, Researching a wide variety of topics

Sector Experience

Writing and Editing Experience, Print format, Contributing author and editor. The World Encyclopaedia of Fossils and Fossil Collecting. Anness Publishing Ltd. Published 9 October 2007. ISBN: 0754815749., Web format, Consultant, Ask A Biologist. Answering biology-related questions posted by schoolchildren worldwide on this Science outreach website developed by the University of Bristol. February 2007 - Ongoing., Online Copy Writer/Journalist. Fubra Limited. Researching a wide range of topics, from property law and home improvement to the history of sports, and condensing them into easily readable reference guides. July 2006 - February 2008., Contributor, humour column. PalArch. Web-based Netherlands scientific journal. April - May 2007.

Awards

MSc in Palaeobiology, University of Bristol., BSc in Biology, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Venezuela.