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Lucy Murray

@lucymurray

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Postgraduate creative writer and editorial professional skilled in client relations and coordination.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic full-time role with collaborative teams where I can expand editorial, coordination, and client-relations skills while taking on varied responsibilities and growth opportunities.

I am a postgraduate creative writer with an MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway and strong experience in editorial work, client relations, and event coordination. I have edited full manuscripts, translation edits, and performed final proofreads ahead of publication dates.

In my current roles I manage fines and appeals for clients, negotiate with enforcement agencies, and serve as the primary client contact while training colleagues on company software. I also coordinate events—sourcing venues and authors, planning schedules, and managing social media promotion.

I bring meticulous attention to detail, effective communication, and a track record of meeting tight deadlines. I seek a dynamic full-time position where I can expand and master new skills while contributing to a collaborative team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Fines Management Specialist

Current

The SAFO Group

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Manage payments, appeals and client liaison for incoming fines, negotiating discounts with authorities and coordinating with enforcement agencies to pause actions and resolve disputes.

Client Relations Appeals Management Negotiation

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Programme Coordinator

Current

InkLink Events

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Source venues and authors, plan event schedules and social media campaigns, and support team operations to deliver literary events on time and within brief.

Event Coordination Scheduling Content Curation Stakeholder Management

Freelance Editor

Independent

Mar 2023 - Jan 2026 (2 years 10 months)

Provide manuscript editing, line editing, proofreading and translation editing for authors and translators to prepare works for publication, achieving timely delivery and publication readiness.

Line Editing Proofreading Tone & Voice Editing Copy Editing Client Communication