Overview
As a trained as a chemist, I initially worked in industry as a regulatory scientist, which amongst other things, involved the preparation and reviewing of reports and summaries. In 2007, after completing initial proofreading and copy editing training with the PTC and CIEP, I started my career within the publishing industry as a freelancer.
As an experienced scientist, I am both familiar with the content and subject-specific terminology, as well as the grammar and language. I will query any big issues with you as they arise and keep you updated of progress so that any problems can be dealt with as the copy-edit/proofread progresses, thus preventing major changes at a later stage. I have been thanked by authors for "saving their face" for picking up those errors that have been missed when they have read their book so many times, they just read what they expect to be there.
My science skills areas are in chemistry, biology and maths. I am happy to work in Word or pdf markup using comments, track changes or BSI symbols.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
- Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
- PhD in Biological Chemistry (University of Sheffield)
- BSc in Chemistry (University of Sheffield)
Work experience
Self-employed
Syngenta/Zeneca Agrochemicals
Portfolio
