Rachael Miller
Hove,East Sussex
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in editorial and creative direction, adept at developing and implementing house-style and brand guidance. Proven expertise in copywriting, editing, proofreading, and fact-checking, alongside managing multi-project schedules and budgets from brief to completion. Skilled in stakeholder management, team development, recruiting, and inducting new staff within large institutions. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; Adobe Acrobat; InDesign for editorial amends and basic design changes.
Offering creative vision and innovative thinking with solid foundation in design and team collaboration. Knowledgeable about visual storytelling, project management, and client relations. Strong communication and people skills, with keen eye for detail and knack for problem-solving.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Creative
University of Sussex
2023.09 - 2026.06
Head of Publications and Branding
University of Sussex
2006.10 - 2023.09
Prospectus Editor
University of Sussex
2003.11 - 2006.10
Publications Officer
University of Sussex
2000.03 - 2003.11
Publishing Editor
Parexel MMS Europe
1996.10 - 2000.02
Senior Development Editor
Harcourt Brace and Company
1994.11 - 1996.10
Development Editor
Times Mirror International Publishers
1989.09 - 1994.11
Education
Freelance journalism short course -
City University
LondonBA (Hons) - English and Philosophy
University of Manchester
A levels - English Literature A, French A, History B, General Studies B
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
O levels -
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Skills
EDITORIAL, BRAND AND CREATIVE
Creative and editorial direction
Creative brief-writing
Copywriting, editing, proofreading, fact-checking
Brand roll-out and ongoing management
Developing and implementing house-style and brand guidance (written and visual)
Multi project management, including scheduling and budget management, from brief to completion
Liaising with suppliers and placing print
Collaboration with internal and external designers
PEOPLE SKILLS
Team development and management
Recruiting and inducting new staff
Stakeholder management and relationship building across a large and complex institution
Interviewing students and staff for features
Focus grouping with students, staff and students’ union reps
Answering help desk queries and supporting colleagues on projects
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; Adobe Acrobat, InDesign (comfortable making editorial amends and basic design changes)
Timeline
Head of Creative
University of Sussex
2023.09 - 2026.06
Head of Publications and Branding
University of Sussex
2006.10 - 2023.09
Prospectus Editor
University of Sussex
2003.11 - 2006.10
Publications Officer
University of Sussex
2000.03 - 2003.11
Publishing Editor
Parexel MMS Europe
1996.10 - 2000.02
Senior Development Editor
Harcourt Brace and Company
1994.11 - 1996.10
Development Editor
Times Mirror International Publishers
1989.09 - 1994.11
Freelance journalism short course -
City University
BA (Hons) - English and Philosophy
University of Manchester
A levels - English Literature A, French A, History B, General Studies B
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
O levels -
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School