Morwenna Williams
Swansea
Summary
Detail-oriented proofreader adept at document management, data entry and administrative support. Applies different style and content guidelines based on individual document uses and requirements. High level of vocabulary understanding, grammar and writing techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Proofreader
Minhand Education Group
09.2021 - Current
- Editing academic papers for ESL students, including dissertations and research proposals
- Adhering to various citation styles and ensuring all work is of optimal quality
Academic Proofreader
Jin Zhang Proofreading
05.2020 - Current
- Liaising with independent agent to provide remote proofreading, copy editing and paraphrasing services for ESL students in UK and US
- Editing academic papers, dissertations, theses, proposals, personal statements and CVs
- Duties include correcting spelling and grammar; ensuring adherence to citation styles; improving sentence and paragraph structure; and improving overall style and clarity, in accordance with nature of assignment and client requirements
Editor
Editor World LLC
09.2016 - Current
- Editing documents for online clients (username: TheWriteWay)
- Duties include handling requests; considering clients’ requirements; and proofreading, copy editing and rewriting content to a high standard in UK and US English
- Although specialising in academic and ESL work, experience includes diverse academic, professional and creative content
- Consistently high customer ratings and numerous return clients demonstrate reliable services provided
Academic Proofreader
Bioedit
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Proofread articles for scientific journals to ensure each manuscript was error-free and suitable for submission
Cinema Host
Odeon
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided excellent customer service, creating warm and welcoming atmosphere for cinema guests
- Duties included opening and closing retail, interacting with customers, recommending and discussing films, preparing refreshments and selling tickets and adhering to standard procedures and processes
- Was accepted into Brand Heroes scheme, which involved developing leadership skills and creating team activities
Clerical Assistant
Blue Arrow
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Mainly worked in HR at Swansea University
- Provided administrative assistance, performed data entry and analysis tasks and organised office files
- Also worked as temporary front-desk receptionist at local community centre, which involved preparing conference rooms, facilitating event bookings, processing payments and invoices and opening and locking up facilities
Catalogue Officer
Aberystwyth University Music Centre
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Catalogued and organised audio materials using Microsoft Excel
- Also organised office files, photocopied musical scores, compiled directories of members and assisted with customer enquiries
Archive Volunteer
West Glamorgan Archive Service
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Transcribed 18th- and 19th-Century land tax registers into catalogue, used microfilm reader to scan local parish records, processed donated materials and assisted with cleaning and production tasks
Sub-editor
Aber Student Media
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Proofread and edited all student-published articles
- Assisted in organising music events
Education
MA - Archive Administration (Merit) -
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth09.2018
BA - English Literature (2.1) -
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth06.2016
Skills
- Proofreading
- Copy editing
- Paraphrasing
- Formatting
- Software proficiency: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, Zoom, Slack
- Working to tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Data entry
- Fact-checking abilities
- French, Welsh and Dutch learner
Hobbies
- Music: playing piano, ukulele and guitar; singing and playing keyboard in a band, including live performances
- Creative writing: songs and poetry
- Exercise: hiking, gym, swimming
Timeline
Academic Proofreader
Bioedit
01.2022 - 04.2023
Freelance Proofreader
Minhand Education Group
09.2021 - Current
Academic Proofreader
Jin Zhang Proofreading
05.2020 - Current
Cinema Host
Odeon
11.2018 - 08.2021
Clerical Assistant
Blue Arrow
03.2017 - 08.2017
Catalogue Officer
Aberystwyth University Music Centre
01.2017 - 02.2017
Editor
Editor World LLC
09.2016 - Current
Archive Volunteer
West Glamorgan Archive Service
07.2016 - 12.2016
Sub-editor
Aber Student Media
09.2015 - 05.2016
MA - Archive Administration (Merit) -
Aberystwyth University
BA - English Literature (2.1) -
Aberystwyth University
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