Mr Ben Kennington
- Organisation
- Beneficial Proofreading Services
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Ben
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I am a meticulous computer-literate proofreader with a background in IT and transport planning and over 15 years of experience in correcting and rewriting text (including non-native English). All non-fiction welcomed, but I am particularly familiar with UK education jargon (and specialise in proofreading draft school inspection reports in preparation for Ofsted approval), and also enjoy working on Bible-based Christian materials. During the job, I keep my clients informed as necessary, and they value my flexibility, reliability, attention to detail and friendly personal service. My four A-levels include A grades with merit in maths and economics.
Subjects
Biography/autobiography/memoirs (20th century), economics, education (general, National Curriculum, policy and planning, primary, secondary, special needs, teacher training/education, literacy, numeracy), engineering (civil/structural, traffic and transportation planning), finance (personal finance/pensions/mortgages), mathematics (school), religious studies/theology (Bible, Christianity, devotional, doctrinal, evangelical, pastoral)
Experience
Freelance since 2002 (and, more informally, proofreading of corporate reports etc. as part of employment, 1987–97)
Clients
Oxford University Press, Macmillan Education, Invesco Perpetual, RAC Foundation, CfBT, Fine Art Society, Cwaves (maritime & engineering consultants), Prospects Learning Services, Nelson Thornes
Training
Introduction to copy-editing (SfEP) 2008, Macros and PDFs (SfEP professional development day) 2007, Proofreading mentoring scheme (SfEP) 2007, On-screen editing 1 (SfEP) 2006, Proofreading problems (SfEP) 2005, SfEP conference workshops and seminars (2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
Media
Books, CD-ROMs, company literature, DVDs, educational materials, newsletters, online materials, theses and dissertations, websites
Specialist software
paperlessproofs
Service(s)
Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.