A bit about me.
I’m Kelly Owen, a trained, accredited B2B/B2C proofreader, editor and communications specialist with 25 years’ experience working in organisational communications, publications and design‑agency environments. I don’t work on fiction. My expertise lies in helping organisations produce clear, credible, brand‑aligned content that is ready to publish – whether the draft was written by a person, an AI tool, or a mix of both.
Across my career, I’ve reviewed and refined
countless publications, reports, brochures, admissions packs, newsletters and final‑stage PDFs. My role is to ensure nothing slips through internal reviews or automated tools – especially when deadlines are tight and multiple contributors are involved.
My background.
Before launching Ultimate Proof Ltd, I spent many years working within communications and design‑agency environments, collaborating with marketing teams, creatives, project managers and senior leaders. This experience shaped how I work today: calm, organised, collaborative and focused on clarity.
I understand how content moves through a team – from draft, to design, to approval, to publication. I know how easily errors slip through internal reviews, especially when deadlines are tight or multiple contributors are involved.
My role is to be the final safeguard.
Why work with me.
Teams today face tighter budgets, smaller staff, higher workloads and increasing reliance on AI tools. My service is designed for this reality. I provide:
- senior‑level editorial judgement
- design‑aware PDF checking
- brand consistency oversight
- clarity and tone refinement
- flexible, affordable support
- human nuance AI cannot replicate.
I’ve reviewed
hundreds of organisational publications over the years – ensuring they are
accurate, appropriate and ready to publish.
What drives me.
I approach everything I do with care, integrity and a genuine investment in what my clients are trying to achieve. I want my work to matter, to contribute in some small way to something bigger than a deadline or a word count.
That's partly why I wrote and self-published a children's book,
The Dragonfly Story, to support bereaved families – a project shortlisted from almost 40,000 entries for a
JustGiving Award in 2018
and which has since sold over 12,000 copies.
I work with any organisation where communications are taken seriously and where the people behind the words genuinely care about getting them right. That's what draws me to a project, whatever the sector.
How I work.
I'm organised, calm and reliable. Clients describe me as easy to work with, clear in my communication and dependable under pressure. I'm at my best when I've been given a clear brief and the autonomy to get on with it, and I take real pride in delivering work that reflects well on the organisations I support.
Where AI tools genuinely help with planning or admin, I use them.
Editorial review is
always
done by hand.
I work from my home office in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and support clients remotely across the UK.
'Kelly is consistently reliable, delivering results with impressive speed and always going the extra mile.'
– India, Holland Cooper
Credentials.
I’m a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), trained in:
- editorial best practice
- proofreading and accuracy checking
- plain‑English principles
- publication standards
- PDF proofreading and layout review.
My work follows recognised editorial guidelines and industry‑aligned standards – giving organisations confidence that their content is handled with care, accuracy and professionalism.
I'm an individual member of CharityComms.
My wider training includes qualifications in editorial project management, copyright, editorial style and marketing. Please get in touch if you'd like to see a full CV.
| Course | Provider | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Proofreading 2: Headway (Merit) | CIEP | Module-based course |
| Level 4 Diploma in Proofreading (Distinction) | NCC Resources | Module-based course |
| Complete Proofreader | Chapterhouse | Module-based course |
| How to mark up PDFs using Adobe Acrobat | PTC | Online half-day course |
| Applying AI: Tools, Ethics and First Practical Steps | PTC | Online half-day course |
| Essential Copyright for Publishers | PTC | Online study |
| Proofreading PDFs | PTC | Online study |
| Marketing Fundamentals | CIM | Module-based course |
| Word for Practical Editing | CIEP | Online study |
| Editorial Style | PTC | Online study |
| Editing References | PTC | Online study |
| Editorial Project Management | PTC | Online study |
| AI Accelerator for Marketers webinar series | Girls in Marketing | Webinar series |
PTC – Publishing Training Centre / CIEP – Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
CIM – Chartered Institute of Marketing / NCC – National Consortium of FE (Further Education) Colleges
Ready to work together?
Send your draft or tell me about your project – I’ll reply with a clear, honest quote.