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Mhairi Evans

@mhairievans

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Creative writer, editor, and proofreader blending literary and corporate precision.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek editorial or writing roles that value literary quality and operational precision, with opportunities to shape content strategy, mentor teams, and deliver clear, audience-focused materials in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

I am a creative writer, copyeditor, and proofreader with an MA in Literary Studies and professional training from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). I combine literary insight with nearly two decades of corporate operations experience to produce clear, engaging, and audience‑tailored content across fiction, cultural commentary, and business documentation.

As a freelance writer and proofreader, I create short fiction for a US-based YA educational platform, contribute lifestyle and pop-culture pieces for online publications, and publish essays on Medium, while providing editing and style-adaptation support to publishers and independent authors.

Alongside my editorial work, I lead operations for a family-run property management business and have held senior operations and HR leadership roles at an international luxury travel company, where I implemented HR frameworks, process improvements, and high standards for documentation and client communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Writer

Current

Freelance

Jun 2025 - Present (7 months)

Produce short fiction for a US YA educational platform, contribute lifestyle and cultural commentary for online publications, and provide editing and proofreading services for publishers and independent authors.

Creative Writing Editing Services Proofreading Content Development Medium WordPress CMS Client Communication

Current

Director

Current

SRME Heat Properties Ltd

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Lead operations of a family-run property management and investment business, overseeing compliance documentation, contracts, client communications, and financial record-keeping.

Operations Management Compliance Contract Management Client Communication Record keeping Stakeholder Management

Director of Operations

PerryGolf

Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years)

Directed global operations and HR strategy for a luxury golf travel company, implementing HR frameworks and process improvements that enhanced efficiency, compliance, and employee engagement.

Operations Management HR strategy Recruitment Training Performance Management Process Improvement

Group Manager

PerryGolf

Jul 2006 - Jun 2023 (16 years 11 months)

Managed administration, logistics, and client services including booking workflows and vendor coordination; produced and proofread training manuals, company handbook, and client communications to support retention and service standards.

Client Services Administration Logistics Proofreading Training Documentation Mentoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Glasgow

Master of Arts, Literary Studies

2002 - 2005

Completed an MA in Literary Studies covering English Literature, English Language & Linguistics, Educational Studies, Philosophy, and Film & Television Studies, developing advanced written and verbal communication and analytical research skills.