Good day!

 

As a copy-editor, translator and proofreader with a few years’ experience, I know my diverse skills and qualifications will make me an asset to your project.

 

I use my background as BIS Publishing Honours Graduate (where I focussed on proofreading/copy-editing) and experienced proofreader to improve projects and deliver only top quality products to my clients. I am a fast and precise copy-editor and proofreader with a sharp eye for detail and flawless end results is what I strive for. I also completed English and Afrikaans language modules as part of my degree.

 

• I’m a registered member of the Professional Editors’ Guild

• Member of the Southern African Freelancers’ Association

 

I had the privilege to be part of various projects, including:

• Editing of articles to be published in journals

• Academic editing: - editing of theses and PhD proposals

• Editing, proofreading and rewriting of PLR articles (US English)

• Editing of web content/blog articles for Rubberstamp.io (US English)

• Editing of articles/web content for AM/PM podcast (US English)

• I was responsible for many translation projects between English and Afrikaans including: - website translations (Mozio, etc.) - mobile applications translations (DigiCal Calendar, Fillr, etc.) - contract translations (business contracts from all over the world)

• Editing and translation of facilitator guides, workbooks and tests at a South African home-schooling company

• Editing & proofreading of IP organization official documents

• Proofreading of business proposals and employee agreement documents (Australian English)

• Editing & proofreading of manuscripts for publishing purposes

• (Educational) translation of facilitator guides, workbooks and tests (from English to Afrikaans and vice versa)

• Rewriting of user manuals and other material (US English)

 

I am very excited to learn more about this opportunity and share how I will be a great fit for your project!

Simonete M