Telephone: 0181 398 2419

E-mail: raphaelhyslop@hotmail.com

Nationality: British

Date of Birth: 11 October 1975

PROFILE

An ambitious graduate with an ability to remain calm under pressure and good interpersonal skills, looking for an editorial position to really test my abilities.

JOB HISTORY

Croner Publications: from January 1999.

I am currently working at Croner Publications in Kingston as a Quality Controller. The job involves ensuring the quality of Croner’s electronic products and paper amendment services. This has enabled me to work with confidence to tight deadlines with a willingness to take responsibility. I am also very conversant with a wide range of software packages, as I am dealing in part with electronic products. I started in January as a proofreader, but progressed in March. I continue to make use of the skills I gained as a proofreader, with particular reference to attention to detail and thoroughness, as it is part of my responsibilities to look at the content of the publication.

I worked at Dixon’s Corporate Headquarters preparing a ‘history of Dixons’ project from their archives. I had to assemble the information, organize it and create a template in Quark, before giving a presentation to senior staff. This improved my organizational, liaising and editing experience, while also giving me responsibilities in a highly professional environment.

While at University I also worked for part of the summers at Stuart Hyslop Editorial Services, which provides public relations and editorial services. Here I gained valuable office skills, particularly in preparing press releases, balancing my time between projects and handling clients.

EDUCATION

1998 I gained (March 1998) a Postgraduate Diploma in Publishing at West Herts College in Watford. The course gave me a thorough overview of the publishing world; containing modules in DTP, Marketing, Commissioning, Desk editing, Design and Print production. There was a great emphasis on dealing with authors, liaising between departments and time management. I learned proofreading symbols and QuarkXPress, and have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

1997 Graduated with a good Upper Second (2.1) Honours degree in Ancient History. This developed my ability to express complicated issues clearly, and to deal objectively with a wide range of different problems. I also wrote a final year dissertation, and honed my oral presentation skills to a high level.

1994 ‘A’ Levels – Ancient History A, Law B, English B

1991 GCSEs – 9 (including English and Maths)

LIFE SKILLS AND HOBBIES

I have traveled while a student to a wide range of places, including Nepal and Venezuela. This has taught me a great deal about life, and specially how to plan and organize myself and others in demanding environments. These experiences have enabled me to get on well with a diverse range of people, especially when it was most essential for me to do so.

In addition to my knowledge of QuarkXPress and Adobe Photoshop, I have also successfully completed a CLAIT course, and have experience of using the Internet.

I was a member of the Classics Society at University and still retain a keen interest in history.

My other interests include football and cycling.

I have a clean driving licence.

REFEREES

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