Lacey Diluvio
Editor
London,ENG
Summary
Organized Editor with 3-4 years of experience in proofreading and editing for fiction authors. Trained in professional communication and offering a meticulous eye for administration and proofreading details. Innovative problem-solver with positive attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level editorial assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Editor for The Kraze magazine
09.2023 - Current
- Analysed and proofread articles for tone, consistency and grammatical errors
- Also perfects formatting and layout design
- Adhered to a style guide, producing one-page, informative articles free of any errors and retaining the author’s voice.
Editor for Nichollette Petrou
07.2021 - Current
- Sharpened three novels into reader ready books through proof-reading and constructed critical feedback in a positive manner using Word track changes and a summary report
- Produced outstanding final novels through developmental editing
- Adhered to strict deadlines with ease.
Volunteer at 100 story building
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted the facilitators with administrative duties, organising data, managing any papers or data necessary and editing manuscripts
- Organising the after-school program
- That includes helping kids expand their imagination and their fictional writing.
Editor and writer at Deakin University
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Researched the romance genre (fictional piece on reverse harems and their emergence) and produced a 16,000-word thesis that adhered to strict rules and organised my time efficiently (includes organising weekly meetings) resulting in a low distinction
- Adhered to tone and genre and edited according to the supervisor’s deadlines and feedback.
Editor and publisher at Deakin University
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Published a digital anthology successfully within a team that included typesetting, design work and formatting
- Curated the magazine by structurally editing, copy editing and proofreading up to two short stories.
BETA reader/proof-reader for Stephanie Anne
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Produced essential, effective and constructive feedback on a novel
- Collaborated with the author and the team of readers regarding the feedback and edits.
Education
Honours degree -
Deakin university
01.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of arts - undefined
Deakin university
01.2019 - 04.2022
Skills
Administration
Microsoft Office
Proof Review and Approval
Organizational
Time Management
Editing skills
Strong attention to detail
Adaptability and Flexibility
Interpersonal Communication
Team building
References
- Nicollette Petrou, nicollettemadeline@gmail.com
- Madelyn Murphy, 0432422551, madelynmurphy@hotmail.com
Timeline
Editor for The Kraze magazine
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer at 100 story building
05.2023 - 08.2023
Editor and writer at Deakin University
03.2022 - 10.2022
Honours degree -
Deakin university
01.2022 - 04.2023
Editor for Nichollette Petrou
07.2021 - Current
Editor and publisher at Deakin University
04.2021 - 06.2021
BETA reader/proof-reader for Stephanie Anne
03.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of arts - undefined
Deakin university
01.2019 - 04.2022