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Hobbies and interests
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Ausra Karlone

Southampton,Hampshire

Summary

With expertise in Lithuanian proofreading and editing for various clients, I excel in enhancing clarity and stylistic precision. As a journalist, I honed editorial judgement and deadline management. My ability to improve document readability whilst maintaining confidentiality highlights my strong organisational skills and linguistic prowess.

Overview

2
2
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lithuanian Proofreader & Editor

Various clients
09.1995 - 06.2010
  • Proofread and edited Lithuanian articles, letters, reports, and official documents.
  • Ensured correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and stylistic consistency.
  • Improved clarity, readability, and tone while preserving meaning.
  • Delivered polished documents within deadlines.
  • Corrected spelling mistakes and grammatical errors an documented changes with accurate version control.
  • Verified implementation of suggested corrections by reading corrected copies or proofs.
  • Undertook high-quality proofreading and document checking assignments, prioritising critical tasks to meet stringent deadlines.

Journalist

Giruzis
Varena
10.2004 - 05.2010
  • Researched topics and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Performed extensive research to back up stories.
  • Investigated and reported on local and national news stories, maintaining accuracy and impartiality.
  • Used correct style, proper grammar and appropriate voice in journalistic pieces.

Journalist

Plunges zinious
Plunge, .
07.2002 - 09.2004
  • Researched topics and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Maintained a strict adherence to journalistic ethics and standards in all reporting and writing activities.
  • Analysed data and statistics for investigative pieces, uncovering trends and patterns relevant to public interest.

Journalist

Brasta
Plunge, .
04.1998 - 06.2002
  • Wrote, edited, and proofread Lithuanian articles.
  • Developed strong editorial judgement and linguistic precision.
  • Worked with deadlines and structured text.

Teacher

Plunge
09.1994 - 04.1996
  • Met high-volume demands with enthusiasm and quality service and support.
  • Adhered to policies and procedures for smooth daily operations.
  • Dealt professionally with issues and complaints, helping develop and implement successful resolutions.
  • "Saules" gimnazija

Education

GCSEs - General Education

Varena 2nd Secondary School
Varena
1989

BACHELOR OF ARTS - LITHUANIAN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Vilniaus pedagoginis universitetas
Vilnius
06.1994

Skills

  • Lithuanian proofreading
  • Lithuanian editing
  • Grammar and stylistic correction
  • Clarity and tone improvement
  • Document formatting
  • Terminology consistency
  • Editorial judgement
  • Linguistic precision
  • Document proofreading
  • Content editing

Languages

Lithuanian
English

Hobbies and interests

  • Travel
  • Dancing
  • Music

Timeline

Journalist

Giruzis
10.2004 - 05.2010

Journalist

Plunges zinious
07.2002 - 09.2004

Journalist

Brasta
04.1998 - 06.2002

Lithuanian Proofreader & Editor

Various clients
09.1995 - 06.2010

Teacher

Plunge
09.1994 - 04.1996

GCSEs - General Education

Varena 2nd Secondary School

BACHELOR OF ARTS - LITHUANIAN LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Vilniaus pedagoginis universitetas
Ausra Karlone