Salome Jones
London,Greater London
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in magazine production management and print journalism, demonstrating proficiency in budgeting and financial planning, publication layout design, and editorial judgement. Adept at journalistic writing and media law comprehension, with a strong ability to handle pressure while maintaining creative vision. Skilled in print procurement, issue planning, storytelling aptitude, and editing. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive impactful publications and contribute to the evolving landscape of media.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Art Specialist
self-employed
London, Greater London
2024.11 - Current
- Managed daily operations of art gallery, ensuring smooth functioning.
- Established relationships with artists for diverse artwork displays.
- Assessed potential acquisitions using expert knowledge of the art market.
- Sourced unique pieces from artists worldwide to enhance collection.
- Oversaw sales process of artworks whilst providing excellent customer service.
- Conducted research on artwork provenance, ensuring authenticity.
- Developed marketing initiatives for increased public engagement.
Book Publishing manager
self employed
London, Greater London
2022.05 - 2024.10
- Prioritised daily operational tasks according to urgency and importance, leading to increased efficiency.
- Juggled multiple deadlines effectively whilst maintaining impeccable attention to detail.
- Ensured high-quality output by overseeing all stages of the publication process.
- Reviewed manuscript submissions, selecting those with the most potential for publication success.
- Liaised with printers and contractors to ensure on-schedule delivery of one issue per month.
Property sales negotiator
self-employed
London, Greater London
2020.06 - 2022.02
- Liaised between landlords and tenants, resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Conducted property viewings for potential buyers, resulting in successful negotiations.
- Monitored local and national real estate market activity for informed discussions on current trends.
- Accompanied viewers on visits, providing insightful information about each property.
- Provided excellent customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of real estate laws and regulations, providing accurate advice to clients.
- Managed customer relationships to achieve high satisfaction rate.
Magazine Editor
SF Publishing
London, Greater London
2000.04 - 2020.03
- Prioritised tasks according to publication schedule; ensured smooth workflow in editorial department.
- Assigned feature stories to staff writers; achieved varied and balanced content.
- Organised regular brainstorming sessions; resulted in fresh, innovative ideas for articles and features.
- Coordinated with writers, photographers and designers for rich, diverse content.
- Liaised with printing firms to ensure high-quality print output.
- Oversaw editorial content for increased reader engagement.
- Approved final proofs before going into print, ensured error-free issues every time.
- Revised submitted manuscripts for clarity, style consistency and grammatical correctness.
- Conducted interviews with high-profile personalities; added exclusive content for readers' interest.
- Managed magazine production deadlines to ensure timely distribution.
- Researched issues and checked facts, maintaining high standard of journalistic integrity.
Volunteer
CAF
Manchester
1989.01 - 1989.12
- Packaged sold items carefully for optimal customer satisfaction post-purchase.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for up-to-date record keeping.
- Provided information about products to assist customers' buying decisions.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to ensure repeat business.
- Organised stock room for ease of access and improved efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of North London
Highbury, Islington 1984.09 - 1987.06
Skills
- Magazine production management
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Publication layout design
- Editorial judgement
- Journalistic writing
- Media law comprehension
- Print procurement proficiency
- Issue planning
- Storytelling aptitude
- Creative vision
- Pressure handling
- Editing
- Print journalism
Affiliations
- spotting butterflies, reading, walking, creative writing, the theatre, musicals, jazz concerts
Timeline
Art Specialist
self-employed
2024.11 - Current
Book Publishing manager
self employed
2022.05 - 2024.10
Property sales negotiator
self-employed
2020.06 - 2022.02
Magazine Editor
SF Publishing
2000.04 - 2020.03
Volunteer
CAF
1989.01 - 1989.12
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of North London
1984.09 - 1987.06