+ Years of professional experience
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Essie King
Ampthill
Summary
Dedicated publishing specialist with extensive experience producing high-quality digital and print content, including newsletters, magazines, and journals. Skilled in editing, proofreading, layout design, and content management, with a proven ability to streamline editorial workflows and meet tight deadlines. Adept at collaborating with teams and authors to deliver engaging, polished publications for a global audience.
Overview
10
Work History
The British Institute of Non-Destructive TestingNorthampton
Publishing Assistant
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully manages and produces a newsletter with a monthly with a current readership of 15,000, a technical magazine, and multiple journals, ensuring consistent quality and high-quality content.
- Increases user engagement by writing compelling and well-structured copy, maintaining brand voice consistency.
- Oversees editorial process, from manuscript submission and peer review to the final publication of materials.
- Maintains brand integrity by carrying out extensive proofreading and editing of all content, resulting in a reduction of errors and inconsistencies by 20%.
- Enhances visual appeal of digital and print publications using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create a modern, engaging, and accessible format.
- Collaborates with writers, editors, and designers to ensure smooth production workflows and timely releases.
The Volkswagen Group - MSXIMilton Keynes
Desktop Publisher
02.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Developed and formatted digital materials, including online learning resources, presentations, and reports, ensuring content was optimised for web use and aligned with corporate branding.
- Revamped workbooks and training manuals by applying typesetting and layout modifications leading to improved user engagement.
- Played a key role in developing content for online e-learning modules, ensuring accuracy and alignment with technical specifications.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks on all published materials, significantly reducing revision cycles.
The Case Centre, Cranfield UniversityMilton Keynes
Content Acquisition Management Assistant
05.2016 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Enhanced the quality of published case studies by refining editorial guidelines, improving clarity and readability.
- Strengthened relationships with authors and researchers, increasing high-quality content submissions by 15%.
- Edited and prepared multimedia content, including images, videos and infographics for digital publications.
- Represented the company at industry conferences to promote its offerings and expand professional networks.
- Expanded digital content reach by implementing targeted social media strategies, growing online engagement significantly.
- Organised and conducting a number of successful case study workshops.
Education
Nottingham Trent UniversityNottingham
Bachelor of Arts from Politics
2014
St Paul's Catholic SchoolMilton Keynes
A-Levels
2010
Stantonbury CampusMilton Keynes
GCSEs
2008
Skills
- Led initiatives to enhance publication design, improving readability and visual appeal
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office to create high-quality layouts Streamlined production processes, improving efficiency and reducing turnaround times
- Highly skilled in creating and editing a wide range of print and digital materials, ensuring consistency with design and editorial standards
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills, with experience in technical and STEM content
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced editorial efficiency and reduced errors
- Successfully managed multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality
- Experienced in reviewing, fact checking and looking for typographical errors and formatting inconsistencies
- Proven ability to craft compelling copy that resonates with segmented audiences and drives engagement
- Experience in reviewing and editing content for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with editorial standards
- Adept at analysing performance data to refine content strategies and optimise effectiveness
Timeline
Publishing Assistant
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
05.2022 - Current
Desktop Publisher
The Volkswagen Group - MSXI
02.2018 - 05.2022
Content Acquisition Management Assistant
The Case Centre, Cranfield University
05.2016 - 02.2018
Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor of Arts from Politics
St Paul's Catholic School
A-Levels
Stantonbury Campus
GCSEs
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