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Natalia Kavale

Natalia Kavale

Walvis Bay,ER

Summary

Passionate and hardworking Freelance Writer and Editor is offering five years of experience in creative and academic writing, book reviewing, proofreading, and copyediting. Proficient in creative writing, research, and checking and correcting articles, memos, letters, short stories, academic-related text, and online postings. Has superior work ethics and applies different styles and content guidelines based on individual document uses and requirements. Seeking a freelance/remote Writer, Proofreader, or Copyeditor position that offers professional challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Proofreader / Copyeditor / Writer

Self Employed / Upwork
Walvis Bay
02.2020 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality academic assignments and research projects according to instructions, under deadline pressure, using appropriate academic voice tones and word choice.
  • Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce required content in line with required style guidelines.
  • Written, edited, and proofread academic materials for English as Second Language students, increasing academic performance by nearly 30%.

Book Reviewer

OnlineBookClub.org
Walvis Bay
02.2018 - Current
  • Completed accurate and polished review articles in line with publishing standards and OnlineBookClub.org reviewer guidelines
  • Provided constructive, timely, and fair feedback on fiction and non-fiction books in unbiased manner
  • Noted and reported grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and structural errors in selected books

Proofreader /Student Volunteer

University of Namibia
Windhoek
04.2016 - 10.2019
  • Checked and corrected grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors in academic assignments and research projects for English Second Language students
  • Researched content to check for grammatical issues, accuracy of information, and readability
  • Used APA guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal academic structure.
  • Increased students' academic performance by 20%
  • Worked with students-with-special-needs and demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies and Music

University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
04.2020

Quality License Scheme Level 4 Diploma - Proofreading And Editing

College of Media And Publishing
Chichester, PO19 1UH, West Sussex, UK

Skills

  • Strong English Language Skills
  • Proficient writing and communication skills
  • Fact-checking and research tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Chicago Manual of Style, Guardian Style Guide, APA, Harvard, and MLA guides
  • Interpreting Complex Documents

Certification

Proofreading & Copyediting 101 [UniversalClass - IACET accredited]

Languages

Spanish
Intermediate
B1
English
Proficient
C2

References

Name: Mr. Biniam Ghirmatsion

Occupation: Executive: Wealth Management and Bancassurance at Nedbank Namibia

Phone: +264 81 757 9875 / +264 61 295 2209

Email: BiniamGh@Nedbank.com.na


Name: Ms. Karina Shiyukifeni

Occupation: Underwriter at Old Mutual Namibia

Phone:+264 81 206 5891

Email: karinashiyukifeni@oldmutual.com.na

Timeline

Freelance Proofreader / Copyeditor / Writer

Self Employed / Upwork
02.2020 - Current

Book Reviewer

OnlineBookClub.org
02.2018 - Current

Proofreader /Student Volunteer

University of Namibia
04.2016 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Studies and Music

University of Namibia

Quality License Scheme Level 4 Diploma - Proofreading And Editing

College of Media And Publishing

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