KATE ALEXANDRA MENNELL
Bristol
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in digital media and multimedia editing, offering robust skills in content creator collaboration and management support. Demonstrates exceptional project and programme management abilities, complemented by strong communication and interpersonal skills. Adept at audience analysis and cultural awareness, ensuring effective team collaboration and freelancer coordination. Committed to leveraging resourcefulness for innovative solutions in fast-paced environments, with a focus on achieving strategic career goals within the digital media landscape.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production Editor
ROOTS for Churches Ltd
London
2010.07 - 2026.01
- Manager of two bi-monthly magazines and digital materials
- Ensured smooth day to day editorial and design workflow: assess manuscripts and copyedit them, commission illustrators and source images from around the world; manage freelance staff, oversee all stages of page layouts and final printing. Initiated and supervised content restructuring and visual redesigns in 2011, 2014 and 2017.
Editorial Manager
Letterland International Ltd
Cambridge
2008.03 - 2010.06
- Project manager of International Phonics Guides for teachers
- Assessed manuscripts, copyedited and laid out three separate volumes from scratch; made scheduling recommendations to publisher and US consultant. Alongside this I also managed workflow of the monthly ‘Letterland' magazine, co-ordinating with toy suppliers, initiating marketing activity and ‘picking' children's picture winner.
Managing Editor
Jacqui Small LLP
London
2003.10 - 2007.05
- Creative and editorial co-ordinator of Interior Design and Food titles
- Commissioned authors and managed multiple book schedules; edited and proofread all manuscripts; art directed photography shoots; oversaw freelance editorial and design work within budget; managed regular output of co-edition materials; wrote jacket, catalogue and sales copy.
Executive Editor
Mitchell Beazley
London
2002.10 - 2003.07
- Manager of General Reference list (maternity cover)
- Executed strategic publishing programme for a broad range of highly commercial titles. Pitched new proposals to sales team; commissioned international authors and compiled sales materials; supervised editorial staff, styled and oversaw all photography shoots, making final image selections; met budgets and achieved profit margins.
Senior Editor
MQ Publications
London
2000.03 - 2002.09
- Project manager of Art, Popular Culture, Home & Lifestyle, and Health titles
- Devised editorial and design concepts for key titles and conceived new series; edited all content, art directed photography shoots, oversaw page layouts and supervised freelancers, contributed to the company's marketing strategies; assisted with joint ventures with US clients.
Project Editor
Element Books
Dorset
1998.01 - 2000.01
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Editor
Motivate Publishing
Dubai, UAE
1996.01 - 1998.01
- Balanced workload efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
- Reviewed submitted manuscripts, ensuring alignment with publication standards.
- Ensured error-free publications with meticulous proofreading efforts.
- Handled sensitive topics delicately maintaining respectful narratives.
Editor
Future Publishing
Bath, Somerset
1994.01 - 1996.01
- Achieved faster publication timelines by streamlining editing processes.
- Pitched unique story ideas leading to increased readership.
- Ensured error-free publications with meticulous proofreading efforts.
- Developed engaging editorial calendar with various thematic focuses.
Editorial Assistant
Ragged Bears
, Somerset
1992.01 - 1994.01
- Reviewed written material, ensuring alignment with publication standards.
- Prepared draft articles, enhancing publication's content diversity.
- Contributed creative ideas during brainstorming sessions leading to innovative content creation.
- Proofread texts meticulously reducing instances of published errors.
Education
Editing and proofreading course
Chapterhouse Training Centre
ExeterBA (Hons) - Philosophy and English Literature
Middlesex University
North London 1986.01 - 1989.01
Skills
- Content creator collaboration
- Management support
- Multimedia editing
- Digital media expertise
- Freelancer coordination
- Time management
- Programme management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Audience analysis
- Cultural awareness
- Resourcefulness
Timeline
Production Editor
ROOTS for Churches Ltd
2010.07 - 2026.01
Editorial Manager
Letterland International Ltd
2008.03 - 2010.06
Managing Editor
Jacqui Small LLP
2003.10 - 2007.05
Executive Editor
Mitchell Beazley
2002.10 - 2003.07
Senior Editor
MQ Publications
2000.03 - 2002.09
Project Editor
Element Books
1998.01 - 2000.01
Editor
Motivate Publishing
1996.01 - 1998.01
Editor
Future Publishing
1994.01 - 1996.01
Editorial Assistant
Ragged Bears
1992.01 - 1994.01
BA (Hons) - Philosophy and English Literature
Middlesex University
1986.01 - 1989.01
Editing and proofreading course
Chapterhouse Training Centre