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Heidi Putter
Professional Editing & Document Services
East London,EC
Summary
Dynamic freelance editor and transcriptionist with a decade of remote experience,
Specializing in document editing and proofreading.
Proven ability to enhance publication quality and engage readers through effective collaboration and time management.
Delivered high-quality, formatted documents and transcriptions, ensuring timely project completion while maintaining a fast typing speed of 120 WPM.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Editor & Transcriptionist
Remote
08.2018 - Current
Professional Experience Freelance Editor & Transcriptionist
- Editing & Proofreading
- Grammar & Language Correction
- PDF to Word Conversion (Fully Editable Formatting)
- Audio & Dictaphone Transcription
- Book Cover Design & Basic Layout
- Fast Typing Speed (120 WPM)
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Strong Communication Skills
- Time Management & Deadline-Driven
Remote - 10 years Experience
- Proofread and edited documents for grammar, clarity, and structure
- Retyped scanned and non-editable PDF documents into professionally formatted Word files
- Transcribed audio recordings and dictaphone files accurately and efficiently
- Designed book covers and assisted with basic document layout
- Delivered high-quality work within strict deadlines
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
East London, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Skilled in document editing
Time management
Team collaboration
Document proofreading
Software
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Canva
Grammarly
Timeline
Freelance Editor & Transcriptionist
Remote
08.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
04.2001 -