SAFFIYAH EDOO
Beau Bassin
Summary
Adept at transforming complex topics into engaging content, I leveraged my expertise in grammatical precision and content development at Advantedge Public Relations and Events to enhance brand narratives. My collaborative approach and sharp eye for detail have consistently improved document quality and coherence, underscoring my versatility in both English and French editorial environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Editor and Proofreader
An Educators’ Guide to Teaching Islamic Studies Grades 10 –11 (2022, Human Welfare League)
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Used Cambridge guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
Freelance Copy Editor
Soulful Deeds by Maniacara, Amaara (2022, Human Welfare League)
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
Freelance Book Translation (French-English)
Les souliers de l'abolition by Romaine, Alain (Editions Marye-pike, 2017)
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Required a thorough background knowledge in slavery and history
- Worked in close collaboration with the author to better express the ideas and message conveyed
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE
Advantedge Public Relations and Events
08.2013 - 12.2019
- Devise creative public relations strategies that fit company profile
- Develop effective PR plans using appropriate strategies and tactics
- Organising and coordinating PR activities and events
- Edit, proofread and translate corporate literature
Freelance Copy Editor
Osman Publishing
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Collaborated with editors and page designers to create polished, attractive product.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
Education
Diploma - Journalism
COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND IT
IRELANDBSc Hons - Psychology
OPEN UNIVERSITY
UKSkills
- Versatility in text writing
- Copy Proofreading
- Sharp eye for detail
- Ability to fit in tight deadlines
- Documentation Editing
- Efficient mastering of grammatical skills (English and French)
- Content development and editing
- PR Strategy
- Communications and Media
- Press Releases
- Editorial planning
Accomplishments
- The Village Needs to be Revisited https://www.lemauricien.com/le-mauricien/the-village-needs-to-be-revisited/600482/ (Published September 2023
- We need answers: https://www.lemauricien.com/opinions/forum/we-need-answers/504688/ (Published July 2022)
- Open Letter to the Minister of Education: We have been failed: https://www.lemauricien.com/actualites/open-letter-to-the-minister-of-education-we-have-been-failed/456460/ (Published in November 2021)
- Child rearing : Rethinking the village https://www.lemauricien.com/article/child-rearing-rethinking-the-village/ (Published in February 2020)
- Living in dystopia? https://www.lemauricien.com/article/living-in-dystopia/ (Published in August 2019)
- Our educational system : An elusive balance of credits https://www.lemauricien.com/article/our-educational-system-an-elusive- balance-of-credits/ (Published in January 2019)
- In conversation with non-Muslims and Muslims https://www.lemauricien.com/article/in-conversation-with-non-muslims- and-muslims/ (Published in June 2018)
Certification
- Alumni of International Visitors' Leadership Program (USA) 2015
Timeline
Freelance Editor and Proofreader
An Educators’ Guide to Teaching Islamic Studies Grades 10 –11 (2022, Human Welfare League)
07.2022 - 08.2022
Freelance Copy Editor
Soulful Deeds by Maniacara, Amaara (2022, Human Welfare League)
09.2021 - 06.2022
Freelance Book Translation (French-English)
Les souliers de l'abolition by Romaine, Alain (Editions Marye-pike, 2017)
08.2020 - 02.2021
SENIOR PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE
Advantedge Public Relations and Events
08.2013 - 12.2019
Freelance Copy Editor
Osman Publishing
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Alumni of International Visitors' Leadership Program (USA) 2015
Diploma - Journalism
COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND IT
BSc Hons - Psychology
OPEN UNIVERSITY
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