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Jen B

@jenb

Experienced, certified Proofreader and Copy Editor with a background in finance and business.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

Seeking proofreading and copy editing assignments on either a freelance or permanent basis.

I am a qualified Proofreader and Copy Editor, currently working in a freelance capacity via Upwork, as well as my day-to-day job working for Epping Forest District Council, and I am now looking to expand this to a permanent role.

During my time as a freelancer, I have worked on a wide range of projects from novels to comic books, to recipe books. However, aside from my proofreading experience, I come from a finance-training background, which I believe would be of great benefit to this role.

My work mainly calls for on screen editing in the in-house style of whichever client I am working for. This requires me to be extremely flexible and able to always work to deadlines with the maximum attention to detail. I am also comfortable working remotely or commuting whenever needed.

Due to the nature of how I work currently, there are reviews from previous clients available via my Upwork profile that I would be happy for you to refer to, should you wish to - https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0131038cc1c4f2b709?viewMode=1.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

EC
Current

Technical Admin

Epping Forest District Council

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Acted as the first point of contact for resident queries regarding repairs and adaptations. Coordinated repairs with surveyors and contractors, maintained compliance records, and managed budgetary limits for applications.

SL

Contract Support Administrator

Skanska Construction UK Ltd

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)

Supported Business Support Managers across multiple sites by collating financial information, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and managing subcontractor payments.

QU

Centre Administrator

Queen Mary University

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023 (6 months)

Supported the Centre Manager in daily operations, managed budgets, coordinated staff recruitment, and ensured compliance with financial regulations.

QU

Administration Assistant

Queen Mary University

Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Provided administrative support to the Operations Team, managed purchase orders, and ensured compliance with university financial procedures.

LU

Face to Face Enrolment Administrator

London Southbank University

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 (2 months)

Served as the first point of contact for new students, managing enrolment processes and ensuring compliance with UKISA guidelines.

RC

Interim Finance Manager

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year)

Managed a team of finance officers, oversaw direct payments, and ensured compliance with statutory requirements.

MG

Interim Finance Operations Data Analyst

MOVE Guides

Oct 2017 - Nov 2017 (1 month)

Responsible for data analysis and reporting, ensuring accuracy in financial records and assisting with workflow improvements.

VM

Finance Operations Manager

Victoria & Albert Museum

Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Managed a finance team, ensuring accurate financial transactions and compliance with financial regulations.

MT

Interim Head of Accounts Payable

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 (7 months)

Oversaw accounts payable operations, managed supplier payments, and resolved financial queries.

IL

P2P Helpdesk Supervisor

Imperial College London

Apr 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years)

Supervised a helpdesk team, provided training on purchasing procedures, and resolved escalated queries.

CL

Services Transition Accountant

City University London

Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 2 months)

Focused on process improvement within financial systems and ensured compliance with financial regulations.

CL

Income & Purchasing Accountant

City University London

Jul 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 7 months)

Supervised finance officers, managed income activities, and ensured compliance with financial regulations.

CL

Research Accounts Assistant

City University London

May 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 2 months)

Managed financial records for research funds and assisted with grant applications and reporting.

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