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Erva Demir
Copy Editor/Proofreader
Istanbul
Summary
Meticulous copy editor, proofreader and LQA specialist with more than 6 years of experience in localization of IT marketing materials and detailed understanding of grammatical, style and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles. Detail-oriented, organized and dependable team player with a collaborative approach, insightful critical thinking abilities and strong communication skills. Successful at handling multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring highest possible quality and timely delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Copy Editor
Apple
Istanbul
01.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and edited highly confidential content across digital, print and in-store communications for creative intent, structure, grammar, punctuation, spelling, unique brand style and conformance with creative goals based on knowledge of target audience and style guides to help improve quality, drive accuracy and maintain highest editorial standards.
- Attended input meetings and brand briefs to gather product information and fully understand intended branding goals.
- Collaborated with copywriters and recommended copy edits to maintain consistency and deliver polished, top-quality results.
- Worked with art directors, graphic artists and other production team members to deliver content of highest possible quality.
- Prioritized multiple projects simultaneously and consistently ensured timely delivery.
- Collaborated with other editors to keep style guides, TMs and other internal reference materials up to date and culturally relevant. Compiled lists of common challenges to further improve consistency in style.
Freelance LQA Specialist/Proofreader
Microsoft, Dell, Nvidia, Sony, Cisco and more
Istanbul
06.2017 - Current
- Mastered and referred to brand style guides, always keeping in mind preferred style of each unique brand.
- Edited and reviewed wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Identified and corrected grammatical, spelling and typographical errors and inconsistencies through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Looked for formatting inconsistencies and other non-grammatical issues with potential to impact quality of final work.
- Managed document archives of original and final versions along with corrections made during proofreading.
- Provided detailed feedback to translators to encourage consistent quality of content and minimize mistakes.
- Provided root cause analysis and corrective action plan for common mistakes.
- Prioritized multiple projects simultaneously and consistently ensured timely delivery.
- Responsible to reach minimum 95% satisfaction scores on all quality evaluations for proofreading tasks.
- 1000 words per hour productivity.
Freelance Translator
Google, Amazon, Meta, Twitter and more
Istanbul
01.2017 - Current
- Mastered and referred to brand style guides, always keeping in mind preferred style of each unique brand.
- Completed precise translations of various topics, always keeping flow, style and overall meaning of source texts intact.
- Leveraged cultural understanding to identify specific meanings beyond literal written words to deliver top-quality results.
- Responsible to meet minimum %90 percent on all quality assurances and reached 100% satisfaction scores on multiple Google projects.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Translation And Interpretation
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2011 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - American Culture And Literature
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Media And Communications
Anadolu University
Eskisehir, Turkey 09.2012 - 06.2014
Skills
Copy editing and reviewing
Software
Adobe Acrobat
Apple Pages, Numbers, Keynote
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Interests
Passionate choir singer, former guitar player and future pianist
Timeline
Freelance Copy Editor
Apple
01.2022 - Current
Freelance LQA Specialist/Proofreader
Microsoft, Dell, Nvidia, Sony, Cisco and more
06.2017 - Current
Freelance Translator
Google, Amazon, Meta, Twitter and more
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - American Culture And Literature
Hacettepe University
09.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Media And Communications
Anadolu University
09.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Translation And Interpretation
Hacettepe University
09.2011 - 06.2016