Julia Negodina

I started at Publicis Groupe Russia as a proofreader, and after six months, got promoted to an editor and supervised a team of proofreaders.

• Improved text quality by performing thorough proofreading and editing.
• Fact-checked content to prevent publication of false information.
• Helped the writing team to refine content and embody brand voice.

• Edited a wide variety of texts, from newsletters to internal guidelines.
• Transcribed audio files with faultless attention to detail for reliable, accurate copy.
• Created subtitles for fragments of movies and TV shows for promotion purposes.

• Represented the postgraduate student body at university board meetings for increased transparency.

• Edited Eng-Ru/Es-Ru script translations of movies, TV series, and documentaries, revising translated materials to improve word choice and refine meanings.
• Coordinated with overseeing production on all dubbing orders: directed voice talent in session towards matching existing foreign language performance; oversaw casting and scheduling voice talent; managed the project through final mix, quality control, and pickups.
• Followed applicable standards and rules related not only to grammar but also diction.
• Delivered assignments within strict deadlines of content release on federal channels and streaming services, demonstrating excellent time management skills.
• Prepared documentation in multiple languages.

SberBank is the largest bank in Russia, Central, and Eastern Europe. My qualifications were evaluated so highly that I was invited to make a transition from a freelancer to an in-house specialist and work solely for SberBank.

• Edited numerous documents per day using excellent planning and multitasking skills, achieving productivity targets.
• Proofread legal documents, thus eliminating potential misinterpretations due to errors.
• Provided the writing team with tools to improve efficiency and accuracy, including constructive feedback and templates.

Promsvyazbank is one of the top 10 largest Russian banks and is designated as one of 11 systemically important financial institutions by the Central Bank of Russia.

• Ensured error-free fact-checked publications with meticulous proofreading efforts.
• Applied consistent style guides across all written materials to ensure brand consistency.
• Helped the writing team to refine content and embody brand voice.

AST Publishers is one of the leading companies in the Russian book market. I have been involved in several books as a freelance editor.

• Improved manuscript quality by performing thorough proofreading and editing, including fact-checking.
• Collaborated with writers to clarify ambiguous sentence structures, enhancing communication effectiveness.
• Conducted final check before the print run to prevent costly reprinting due to overlooked mistakes.
• Marked up manuscript changes using standard proofreading symbols, providing clear directions for revisions.
• Met strict deadlines to achieve publishing timeframes.

Kompozitor is a publishing house of the Russian Composers' Union, founded in 1957. I started as a proofreader and was promoted to junior editor within a year.

• Reviewed and edited drafts of books and articles and provided commentary to support revision.
• Fostered positive relationships with authors through effective communication and feedback provision.
• Performed several organisational functions, including book presentations.

Music Observer is an A-rated Russian periodical, first printed in 1989, dedicated to classic and contemporary academic music.

• Ensured accuracy in articles by conducting comprehensive proofreading tasks.