DENINE WALTERS
EXPERIENCED COPY-EDITOR |
PROOFREADER | WRITER|
CONTENT MANAGER
CAREER SUMMARY
HOW TO REACH ME
Cell: -
Email:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denine-walters/
Skype ID: denine.walters
ABOUT ME
I am an experienced, dedicated, and meticulous copyeditor, proofreader, and writer with exceptional project
(content) management skills.
I have more than a decade's worth of professional
experience in these industries. I have a stellar record of
client satisfaction and can comfortably handle multiple
projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy.
With experience copy-editing, proofreading, and writing
blog posts, landing pages, and pillar content in various
niches, I mostly focusing on:
* Technology
* SEO and digital marketing
* Health, self-care, fitness, and wellness
* Lifestyle
* And more
TOP REVIEWS FROM REPEAT CLIENTS
"Denine is an all around great editor and project manager... great
edits for the Top Level Content team ... managed our article
writing fulfillment process from start to finish. She had great
communication with writers and editors and also took initiative
to ensure clients were getting exactly what they wanted for their
order."
ROBYN HOWARD, TOP LEVEL CONTENT
*** --- ***
"Denine is a highly skilled writer, and is a valued member of the
Sea to Sky team. She understands SEO best practices, and submits
compelling, informative, and thoughtful pieces. She always
completes assignments on time, and it's my pleasure to
recommend her."
JESSICA MCKEIL, SEA TO SKY CONTENT
*** --- ***
"Three things spring to mind when thinking about Denine and
her work ethic:
1) Willingness to learn: ... already has a wealth of knowledge... she
is always trying to add to this store of knowledge.
2) Efficiency: Denine is excellent at refining SoPs and strategies.
3) Politeness & respect: I would often get positive feedback on
Denine from those who were reporting directly to her ... keeping a
team happy in this way is essential and Denine shines here.
I would highly recommend her not only as an editor but as
somebody who can run a team of content creators and strategize
content for a website."
CHRIS NAISH
Independent Contractor: Copy-Editor | Proofreader |
Writer | Project (Content) Manager
2016 - Present
- Copy-edit, proofread, write, and project/content manage for clients all
over the world
- Notable experiences & projects;
* Copy-Editor & Proofreader
~ Edit website articles, emails, marketing collateral, presentations,
reports, how-to guides, ebooks, and more in various niches for
grammar, consistency, content, accuracy, format, tone, and style
~ Work with in-house style guides and any other style guide
~ Create and update in-house style guides and editing guides for
clients
~ Proficient in editing content in US English and UK English
~ Ensure all web content adheres to Google's guidelines on quality
content in terms of SEO
~ Meet rigid deadlines to ensure client's articles are published on
time according to their publishing schedules
~ Communicate with writers about editing changes, corrections,
revisions, and suggestions for improvement
* Content Manager (2018 - present)
~ Manage teams of 10+ writers and editors
~ Duties include proposing, planning, and setting out content;
keyword research; assigning content for writing and editing;
managing writing and editing checklists and guidelines;
ensuring all client objectives and deadlines are met; and quality
assurance
~ Create detailed article briefs and outlines
~ Train writers and editors in SEO, editing, and writing best
practices
~ Guest post management
* Writer (2016 - present)
~ Created optimized content that adheres to client requirements
(tone, length, style, SEO, etc.)
~ Write blogs and articles: informational articles, how-to guides,
product reviews, buyer's guides, pillar pages, listicles, etc.
~ Create infographics and can source relevant images
Events Executive
db events & consulting, 2016 - 2018
- Project management for mass participation events:
* Development, production, and delivery of projects, from proposal to
delivery
* Client, sponsor, and supplier management
* Staff training and management
* Budget and accreditation management
* Draft meeting minutes
* Create and compile reports, project plans, brand plans, creative briefs,
proposals, production schedules, etc.
* Creation of www.dbevents-sa.com and management of social media
on Facebook
* Notable projects: Diacore Gaborone Marathon, Old Mutual Soweto
Marathon, Mandela Remembrance Run and Walk, Discovery Jacaranda
FM Spring Walk, Bedford Walk for Charity, Melrose Arch Walking on
Sunshine Spring Walk
DENINE WALTERS
EXPERIENCED COPY-EDITOR |
PROOFREADER | WRITER|
CONTENT MANAGER
HOW TO REACH ME
WORK EXPERIENCE CONT'D
Cell: -
Email:-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denine-walters/
Skype ID: denine.walters
Online English Teacher
Education First, 2014 - 2015 & HESS International
Educational Organization, 2011 - 2013
- Taught ESL to young learners in Taiwan following the HESS curricula
- Taught ESL to young learners and adults in an online ESL learning
environment at EF
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Research & Fact Checking
Analyst & Research Manager
SEO & Keyword Research
Consultancy Africa Intelligence (now In On Africa),
Copy-Editing & Proofreading
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Quality Assurance
- Worked as an analyst and wrote articles and reports on politics and
economics in Africa
- Worked as a Research Unit Manager for the Conflict & Terrorism and
Asia Dimension Units and managed teams of 5+ members. This role
included copy-editing articles for accuracy, tone, content, and
grammar
Time Management
Analytical Thinking
Referencing
Project Management
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25
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EDUCATION, TRAINING & COURSES
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Copy-Editing |
Events Management
MacOS
Windows
GetSmarter & UCT, 2016
Wix
- Short courses in SEO, copy-editing, and events management (intro to
project management)
SemRush
Ahrefs
Google Docs, Sheets & Slides
MA Politics, Cum Laude
Dropbox/Google Drive
University of Johannesburg, 2010 - 2011
Canva, Piktochart, Venngage
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5
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7
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English
- Research MA; 200-page dissertation on "Post-Conflict Peacebuilding:
Comparative Case Studies"
BA (Honors) Politics, Cum Laude
LANGUAGES
100%
10
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University of Johannesburg, 2009
100%
Afrikaans
- Key subjects: Advanced Research Methodology (including SPSS),
International Conflict Analysis, Key Issues in International Relations (IR),
Key Issues in the International Political Economy (IPE), and Political Risk
Assessment
-60-page dissertation on "Ploughing the Field of Land Reform: A
Comparative Analysis of Land Issues in Zimbabwe and South Africa"
BA Journalism
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Wellness & exercise | Continued education | Reading |
Scrapbooking, card making & art | Traveling | Grammar
Quizzes | Photography | Learning a new language
University of Johannesburg, 2006 - 2008
- Majored in Journalism, Communication Studies, and Politics
Other
- CELTA from IH Johannesburg (2014)
- TEFL from HESS International Educational Organization -)
