Jenny Gibson | Proofreading Jenny | Proofreader, Copyeditor and Copywriter

Location	Southam (near Leamington Spa), Warwickshire
Mobile	07780 517536
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Website	www.proofreadingjenny.co.uk
LinkedIn	Jenny Gibson

About Jenny Gibson

I proofread, edit and write for marketing teams, design agencies, businesses and schools.

The year 2024 is my 10th as a freelance proofreader, copyeditor and copywriter. Before going self-employed, I held various senior marketing roles over a 15-year period, working in retail and manufacturing organisations and in a marketing agency.

I'm positive, friendly and flexible. Having worked in marketing, I understand my clients' time pressures and always do whatever I can to accommodate a deadline shift.

With my marketing and business background, could I be a good fit for your business? I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Types of materials

Brochures and catalogues
Case studies
Corporate communications (including white papers)
Exhibition materials
Learning and development materials (including recruitment and training content)
Magazines and newsletters
News stories
Presentations
Prospectuses
Reports
Websites and blogs

Training and qualifications

Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

Editing Digital Content – 2023
Copyediting 1: Introduction – 2022
Basic Editorial Test (85% pass mark) – 2020
Brush Up Your Grammar – 2015

Publishing Training Centre

Essential Grammar – 2018
Basic Proofreading by Distance Learning (Merit) – 2014

Chartered Institute of Marketing

Advanced Certificate in Marketing – 2000

Specialisms and sectors

I have experience in the following areas:

Driving
Flooring
Locks and hardware
Optical retailing
Pawnbroking
Property development
Schools (prospectuses, publications and pupil reports)
Tableware
Workplace (coaching, culture, leadership, learning and development, organisational change, talent assessment, team performance and training)

My experience

Freelance Proofreader and Copywriter since 2014
Account Director at marketing agency Blue Chilli Group, 2007–2013
Marketing Manager at Jessops, 2006
Marketing Communications Executive at Artex-Rawlplug, 2003–2006
Various product management and marketing roles at Dollond & Aitchison Opticians (now merged into Boots Opticians), 1998–2003

Volunteering

I am lucky to volunteer as a fosterer for Guide Dogs by providing a loving home for a dog in training.

Through volunteering for this amazing charity, I have developed a growing interest in dog welfare, training and behaviour – and would welcome the opportunity to work on content in this field.

Testimonials

Jenny is, quite simply, a joy to work with. We have engaged Jenny’s proofreading expertise for many years for a number of our annual publications and we would definitely not wish to go to print without knowing she has reviewed the document for accuracy and consistency.

Jenny’s attention to detail is second to none and we are particularly impressed with her commitment to understanding our publications and to learning and embracing our brand guidelines, to ensure they are applied throughout our publications.

Furthermore, Jenny is a joy to work with – unfailingly polite and flexible when it comes to our often fluid deadlines and timescales!

Anna Stevenson, Head of Marketing and Communications, Norwich School

Jenny has worked with us for a couple of years on a range of publications including magazines, client projects and various ad-hoc research reports – all with different requirements. Jenny is a consummate professional and understands the magazine production process thoroughly.

She is efficient, flexible and I trust her judgement 100%. I feel very lucky to have her as an extended part of my team – her work is invaluable!

Mary Appleton, former Director and Editor in Chief, Changeboard (now Future Talent Learning)

I went through the brochure over the weekend and just want to say thank you so much.

You really are worth your weight in gold!

Lynsey Goode, Senior Marketing Executive, Amtico