Janet Feenstra
Malmö,M
Summary
Editor and proofreader passionate about clear, consistent and accurate communication. My goal is to transition away from academia and apply my specialist knowledge in more corporate and technical settings. Detail-oriented Copy Editor providing accuracy in documentation review and approval. Comprehensive understanding of writing processes and acutely aware of proactive editing techniques. Competent in managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
COPY EDITOR ENGLISH SPECIALIST
Janet Feenstra Editorial (Consultancy)
Malmö
09.2013 - Current
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS EDITOR
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Stockholm
02.2022 - 02.2023
LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
Malmö University, Language Editing Group
Malmö
04.2015 - 01.2022
COPY EDITOR LANGUAGE CONSULTANT
Lund Translation Team
Lund
01.2015 - 05.2020
IT MANAGER
Williams and Phoa Design Consultancy
London
01.2001 - 12.2002
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Williams and Phoa Design Consultancy
London
01.2000 - 12.2000
Education
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TECHNICAL WRITING -
University of Limerick (Distance)
01.2024
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD -
Course - Linköping University
01.2023
SWEDISH FOR FOREIGN FACULTY (ADVANCED) -
Course - Malmö University
01.2022
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION -
Course - Lund University
01.2017
PROFESSIONAL COPY EDITING -
Course - Malmö University
06.2013
MASTER'S DEGREE - ENGLISH -
M.A. Programme - Dalarna University
06.2012
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - LINGUISTICS -
B.A. Programme - University of Pittsburgh
08.1999
Skills
- Document Proofreading
- Copy Editing
- SEO Understanding
- Deadline-Driven
- Style Guides
- Impeccable Grasp of Grammar
- Good Eye for Detail
- Fact-Checking Skills
- MS Word Expertise
- Clear Communication
Personal Information
- Title: ENGLISH EDITOR PROOFREADER
- Nationality: American & Swedish
- Driving License: Yes
Languages
- ENGLISH, Native speaker
- SWEDISH, Fluent
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Baking
- Swimming
- Reading
Training
- Plain Language Association International, Oslo, Norway, 2019
- Writing Analytics & Actionable Data, Malmö, Sweden, 2018
Languages
English
First Language
Swedish
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS EDITOR
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
02.2022 - 02.2023
LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
Malmö University, Language Editing Group
04.2015 - 01.2022
COPY EDITOR LANGUAGE CONSULTANT
Lund Translation Team
01.2015 - 05.2020
COPY EDITOR ENGLISH SPECIALIST
Janet Feenstra Editorial (Consultancy)
09.2013 - Current
IT MANAGER
Williams and Phoa Design Consultancy
01.2001 - 12.2002
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Williams and Phoa Design Consultancy
01.2000 - 12.2000
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TECHNICAL WRITING -
University of Limerick (Distance)
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD -
Course - Linköping University
SWEDISH FOR FOREIGN FACULTY (ADVANCED) -
Course - Malmö University
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION -
Course - Lund University
PROFESSIONAL COPY EDITING -
Course - Malmö University
MASTER'S DEGREE - ENGLISH -
M.A. Programme - Dalarna University
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - LINGUISTICS -
B.A. Programme - University of Pittsburgh
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