Pipal Research Delhi, Gurgaon : English Language Editor

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Pipal Research
http://www.pipalresearch.com

Keywords: Communication Specialist, Trainer

Designation: English Language Editor/ Business Editor
Experience: 2 - 6 Years
Location: Delhi, Gurgaon
Education:
UG - B.A - Any Specialization, Communication, English, Journalism
PG - M.A - Any Specialization, Communication, English, Journalism
Industry Type:
BPO/ITES /CRM/Transcription
Functional Area:
Content, Journalism
Posted Date: 17 Sep 2008

Job Description
Primary responsibility: To edit the reports to ensure that the documents are clear, concise and accurate, and have no errors of fact, grammar, punctuation, or style get in the way of the intended message, for international clients.
Additional responsibilities: developing and imparting training sessions for team members to help them improve language skills in general and for specific client requests

Desired Candidate Profile
Atleast 2-4 years experience in copy editing, preferably at a financial publication, with proven ability to copy edit clearly, accurately and quickly, using Windows applications
Graduation in Journalism, Finance, English, or equivalent
Excellent written communication skills in English, expertise in foreign language will be an added advantage.
Experience as a corporate trainer
Efficient time management skills

Company Profile
Pipal Research, a Firstsource company, is into delivering business research, financial analyses and quantitative analytics to organizations across the world. Founded by a group of former McKinsey professionals, the company is led by a management team of professionals from McKinsey, J.P. Morgan and ICICI. Its main areas of operation include finance and banking as well as corporate and professional services. It deals in on-demand research and facts answering specific client questions; offers client-driven, conclusion oriented reports based on detailed analyses; original fact-finding research studies to support decision-making process and negotiations for clients.

Executive Name: HR Team

Address:
Not Mentioned

Email Address: cvs@pipalresearch.com

Telephone: Not Mentioned

Reference ID:
Comm Spec/Train

[Guest]

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please consider this resume as an application for an editorial position in your company. My Bachelor of Arts is in English literature and I am a native speaker of American English. I am also currently finishing my Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication. I am planning to travel to Delhi after graduating as I have multiple contacts there, and I would like to acquire a job before I come.

Thank you for your consideration.

Katherine M. Turner
9429 SW 1st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
Home Phone: (352) 332-0929
Cell Phone: (352) 281-2137
E-mail: katemail@ufl.edu
Blog: http://kateblog25.blogspot.com/

Education:
Currently MA student, University of Florida department of Journalism and Mass Communications; GPA: 3.67. Expected Graduation Date: August 8, 2009.

Bachelor of Arts, English: awarded December 2005 from the University of Florida; Gainesville, FL. GPA: 3.73.

Work Experience:
Editorial Intern – Maupin House Publishing Co. Spring, 2009, 10 hrs/week. Supervisors: Emily Raij, Editor (Eraij@maupinhouse.com) and Julia Graddy, Publisher (publisher@maupinhouse.com)

Responsibilities include:
- Proofreading
- Copyediting
- Web Content Development
- Creating fliers using Adobe In Design
- Internet Research

Assistant - United States Institute on Journalism and Media, University of Florida. Supervisor: Lauren Hertel, (352) 392-4211.

Responsibilities included:
- Assisting hosting international journalism conference
- Updating website

Editorial Intern – University Press of Florida; Spring 2007, 10 hrs/week. Supervisors: Gillian Hillis and Marthe Walters.

Responsibilities included:
- Proofreading of manuscripts at various stages
- Editorial cleanup
- Document comparisons using Corel Word Perfect

Lab Technician - University of Florida Department of Environmental Horticulture. Jan., 2007 – Jan, 2008. Supervisor: Dr. Hector Perez 392-1831 x 221

Responsibilities included:
- Germination experiments for the Florida Wildflower Advisory Council
- Data entry in Microsoft Excel

Lab Technician/Personal Assistant – University of Florida Department of Environmental Horticulture. Dec., 2005 – Dec., 2007. Supervisor: Dr. Jeff Norcini. Direct Supervisor: Anne Frances 392-1831 ext. 387.

Responsibilities included:
- Assisting with various experiments in wildflower germination and establishment funded by the Florida Department of Transportation
- Assisting with germination and propagation studies for the Florida Wildflower Advisory Council (FWAC)
- Supervising wildflower plot maintenance at Pine Acres research facility
- Assisting with drafting of grant reports
- Data entry in Microsoft Excel
- Researching and ordering supplies and software needed for experiments and data analysis
- Routine office duties including filing, copying, answering phones
- Daily greenhouse maintenance

Volunteer – Alachua County Humane Society, 2006-2008.

Lab Technician – University of Florida Department of Environmental Horticulture
May 2001 – Dec 2005; 15-20 hrs/week in Spring and Fall, 40 hrs in Summer.
Supervisors: Dr. Bijan Dehgan and Fe Almira (352-392-1831 ext. 386) Responsibilities include:
- Conducting experiments in wildflower seed germination funded by the Florida Department of Transportation.
- Planning and supervising 1-year seed germination experiment
- Daily greenhouse maintenance

Skills:
Proficient in the following programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access, Adobe Dream Weaver and In Design, Corel Word Perfect

Awards and Honors:
SFCC Dean’s List (3 semesters) UF Dean’s List (2 semesters)
National Dean’s List (2005/2006) Cum Laude status at graduation