Kara Hughes
Bilbrook, Nr. Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
An intelligent and hardworking individual with a background in administration roles. Through experience, this person has developed excellent verbal and written communication skills and is well organised, as well as being focussed on providing first rate customer service. This individual enjoys working as a member of a team as well as being competent to work unsupervised and with initiative. Detail-oriented Freelance Proofreader with a robust background in administration roles. Delivered high-quality editing and proofreading services, enhancing clarity and accuracy in diverse manuscripts. Focused on providing exceptional customer service and supporting clients in achieving their communication goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Proofreader
Freelance Proofreader
12.2009 - Current
- Changing spelling on manuscripts to US English
- Checking for grammatical/syntax errors in manuscript not seen by spell checker
- Reformatting documents to single spacing
- General copy editing of manuscript if English is not first language of author
Clerical Officer
Wolverhampton City Council
10.2005 - 08.2008
- Setting up creditor references for clients to receive Direct Payments.
- Faxing referrals through to our support agency.
- Typing letters, statements and agreement forms.
- Logging incoming and outgoing post
Temporary Secretary to Head of Area Service
Wolverhampton City Council
04.2005 - 06.2005
- Arranging meetings, interviews and refreshments for Heads of Division.
- Diary management using Outlook Express.
- Co-ordinated incoming communications both written & verbal.
- Word processing of reports and correspondence.
Clerical Assistant
Travail Employment
05.2004 - 07.2004
Typist/Secretary/Data Entry
Extra Personnel
02.2003 - 06.2003
Secretary to Marketing Department
GlaxoWellcome PLC.
06.1996 - 09.1996
Assistant Secretary
Elsa Oil
07.1995 - 06.1996
Assistant Secretary
CTS Ltd.
06.1994 - 07.1995
Audio Typist
ACS (Midlands) Ltd.
09.2003
Education
Maths Proficiency Level 2 -
Learndirect
01.2009
Maths Proficiency Level 1 -
Learndirect
01.2009
Welcoming Disabled Customers -
Wolverhampton City Council
01.2007
CLAIT, Learndirect IT2 - Word For Windows
Dudley College through Jobchange
01.2005
MA Creative Writing -
Trinity College
01.2003
BA (Hons) - Theology/English
University of Wales
01.2001
RSA Typewriting Qualifications - LCCI Secretarial Studies Certificate, FLIC French
Stafford College of Further Education
Stafford01.1990
GCSE French, A Level Divinity - 6 GCE passes from B-C including Maths & English Language
Adcote School
Little Ness, UK01.1988
Skills
- Analytical and Problem Solving
- Computing
- Communication
- Interpersonal and Teamwork
- Work Style
- Business Awareness
- Copy editing
- Grammar checking
References
Available on request
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing
- Philately
- Deltiology
- Greek & Roman Mythology
- Legends of King Arthur
Timeline
Freelance Proofreader
Freelance Proofreader
12.2009 - Current
Clerical Officer
Wolverhampton City Council
10.2005 - 08.2008
Temporary Secretary to Head of Area Service
Wolverhampton City Council
04.2005 - 06.2005
Clerical Assistant
Travail Employment
05.2004 - 07.2004
Audio Typist
ACS (Midlands) Ltd.
09.2003
Typist/Secretary/Data Entry
Extra Personnel
02.2003 - 06.2003
Secretary to Marketing Department
GlaxoWellcome PLC.
06.1996 - 09.1996
Assistant Secretary
Elsa Oil
07.1995 - 06.1996
Assistant Secretary
CTS Ltd.
06.1994 - 07.1995
Maths Proficiency Level 2 -
Learndirect
Maths Proficiency Level 1 -
Learndirect
Welcoming Disabled Customers -
Wolverhampton City Council
CLAIT, Learndirect IT2 - Word For Windows
Dudley College through Jobchange
MA Creative Writing -
Trinity College
BA (Hons) - Theology/English
University of Wales
RSA Typewriting Qualifications - LCCI Secretarial Studies Certificate, FLIC French
Stafford College of Further Education
GCSE French, A Level Divinity - 6 GCE passes from B-C including Maths & English Language
Adcote School