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Beryl Emadau

@berylemadau

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Experienced book editor with a strong background in manuscript development.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my editing skills while contributing to meaningful projects in a collaborative environment.

I am a dedicated book editor with over three years of experience in concept development, manuscript review, substantive and copy editing, proofreading, and research. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Science from Moi University, which has equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in the publishing industry.

Throughout my career, I have worked with Oxford University Press East Africa, where I contributed to various educational materials, including the CSL Grade Ten and Growing in Christ series. My responsibilities have included engaging and managing authors, conducting quality checks, and ensuring the highest standards of editorial work. I pride myself on being a team player and an excellent communicator, always striving to enhance the quality of the publications I work on.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Editor (Humanities)

Current

Oxford University Press East Africa

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Worked on various educational materials including CSL Grade Ten, Growing in Christ CRE Grade 1, and Revise & Access CRE Grade 7. Responsible for concept development, author management, copy and substantive editing, artwork search, and proofreading.

Proofreading Quality Control Social Studies

Publishing Intern

Oxford University Press East Africa

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)

Undertook proofreading tasks and contributed to Competency Based Curriculum concept development. Assisted with artwork search and briefs, and provided general editorial support.

Proofreading Curriculum Development Publishing Quality Assurance

Library Intern

Standard Group

Jun 2022 - Feb 2023 (8 months)

Maintained an organized catalog and classification system, enhancing easy retrieval of information. Provided reference services to users, assisting in identifying relevant materials for news creation and local productions.

Information Retrieval Reference Services Library Management

Data Clerk

MFI Group

Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 (10 months)

Participated in a taskforce that successfully digitized paper records and incorporated them into a system (doc it) for easy access and archival. Performed data analysis, indexing, and scanning of medical records.

Data Analysis Indexing Digitalization Records Management Proofreading Data Entry

Records Intern

National Hospital Insurance Fund

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Created a records storage policy that improved retrievability by organizing records alphabetically. Managed records, including creation, capturing, storage, retrieval, classification, and cataloging.

Records Management Policy Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Moi University

Bachelor of Science, Information Science

Studied information science, gaining knowledge in various aspects of information management. Developed skills in data analysis, record keeping, and information communication technology.