Here, you can find out more about me and how I operate as an editing and proofreading company.

This page gives you an outline of my CV, my credentials and a bit more about who I am. I think it's good to get an idea of who you're working with.

If you'd like a quick chat, I'd love to speak with you and find out more about you and your work too!

You can book a call with me below, or drop me an email with details of what you need.

How I turned my love for language into a career

I've been an editor longer than I can remember and, in 2010, I took my passion for perfection into working as a full-time proofreader and editor. I've crammed a lot into my 28-year career!

• Between 1996 and 2001, I was an Account Manager in a graphic design agency (having been promoted from Receptionist and Project Coordinator roles) and, later, Publications Manager, working with clients such as Cadbury-Schweppes, KP Foods, Disneyland Paris, Westminster City Council and Bath Tourism Bureau.

• Then, from 2001 to 2010, I was the Publications Officer for Natural England for seven years, working part-time, before going solo.

• I founded my business in 2004, working part-time alongside my role at Natural England. I trained as a professional proofreader and editor with Chapterhouse, and began to accept a small number of clients, which included proofreading market reports and local guide books. Changes to Natural England in 2010 and the growth of my business gave me the opportunity to focus on my business full time. I'm now a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).

• Ultimate Proof became a Limited company in 2011 and I've worked on countless documents and subject matters since – some I can't share due to NDAs, but there's been a lot of work in education, travel, retail, finance and charity.

• With experience on both the supplier and client side, I have a unique understanding of the needs of businesses during the publishing process and the importance of accurate communications and marketing material.

• I've established a demonstrable reputation for delivering reliably high-quality work and building long-term relationships with my clients – a number of whom have been with me for many years. 

A professional, confidential editing service backed by robust systems

• Availability is assured. If I am unable to complete the work myself, my small pool of excellent specialist editors are on hand to help. So you don't need to worry about fitting into my schedule or if you have a large, multi-file project – we can handle it!

• You can trust that the proofreader working on your project has been carefully selected, is industry qualified and has a breadth of knowledge and experience.

• I oversee everything and will personally review all subcontracted work (where relevant) and return your project to you on time and to your specific requirements.
  

• I have professional indemnity insurance, my systems are protected by ESET digital cyber security software and I use Xero for my accounting processes.
  

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