About me

Version:1.0 StartHTML: EndHTML: StartFragment: EndFragment: SourceURL:file://localhost/Volumes/Work%201/Nicola/random/cover

I currently work as Junior Revisions Coordinator for DK Travel and am looking to take the next step in my career.

In my current role, I work as a junior editor for the revisions department of Dorling Kindersley Travel, this position has allowed me to cultivate develop high quality administrative, proof reading, copyediting and writing skills. The role involves managing the revision of a number of Eyewitness travel guides. Key aspects include proof reading, editing and at times writing entries for the guides whilst ensuring that they adhere to a strict style guide. As we outsource work to freelancers I also have experience commissioning out-of-house fact-checkers and editors. This position also involves providing editorial and administrative assistance for senior editorial staff. The role requires high quality project management skills as it involves, on a daily basis, liaising with of out of house authors, fact-checkers and in-house designers and the production team to ensure the illustrated travel guides are successfully researched and updated on schedule. Key aspects include proof reading, editing and at times writing entries for the guides whilst ensuring that they adhere to a strict style guide. As we outsource work to freelancers I also have experience commissioning out-of-house contributors, raising contracts and POs. The high quality administration and organisational skills I have developed in this role will ensure the smooth running any projects I work on. In addition to this, meticulous proof reading and editorial skills will ensure that I provide excellent editorial support working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Alongside my editorial work I have considerable experience working in customer service and administration roles as detailed in my CV. My work for both public sector companies and NPOs has by necessity ensured that I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which I feel would be put to good use in this role. I am able to converse clearly and effectively, a skill enhanced through the time I spent working in the Czech Republic. I work to a high standard and am accustomed to carrying out the general administrative duties that ensure any project I work on proceeds in an organised and timely manner.

I am a flexible, hard working team player with excellent IT skills and an eye for detail. I am proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using publishing software including InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Biblio 3 and SAP.