Kiera Beasley

Kiera Beasley

PALondon, United Kingdom
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Kiera Beasley

Kiera Beasley

PALondon, United Kingdom
About me
A proactive and motivated English and Creative Writing graduate with a strong background in administration work and a keen interest in the publishing industry. Have ability to work quickly and to a high standard, often in high pressure situations. Lots of experience with digital and in-person communication and seeking to work with a fast-paced, dynamic team.
Work history
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    Editorial AssistantACAMH
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    • Checking and chasing reviewers on Manuscript Central • Following up author queries regarding submission status • Following up reviewer queries regarding extension and systematically include suggested reviewers on to Manuscript Central • Checking and preparing accepted manuscripts for production while making sure the author and editorial queries are addressed and the corrections are incorporated • Responsible for generating and coordinating the publication and promotions of annual reviewer and top reviewer lists • Regularly generate reports of submissions, downloads, citations and usage, using Wiley’s ‘Insights’ tool and any other reports as required. • Responsible for organising venue, travel arrangements, guest lists etc for Journal related events and liaising with Wiley and ACAMH marketing for promotions for the same • Responsible for coordinating the publishing of The Bridge, ACAMH’s membership magazine. • Tracking and keeping a meticulous record of articles submitted for The Bridge • Responsible for liaising with Wiley and colleagues (as required) for regularly updating journal homepage • Liaising with in-house marketing team for press releases and other social media activities • Processing payments for authors/editors via accounts department • Organising venue, travel arrangements for editorial board meetings
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    Editor and ProofreaderOrbital Magazine
     - Egham, United KingdomPart Time
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Skills
  • Editing Proofreading
  • Creative Writing
  • Administration
  • Communication
  • Teamworking
  • Academic Writing
  • Organisation
  • Time Management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Creative Thinking
Education
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    Batchelor of ArtsRoyal Holloway University of London
     - Egham, United Kingdom
    Graduated with First Class Honours • Critiqued over 330 creative writing pieces from peers including novel extracts, short stories, scripts, plays and poems. • Researched and read over 20 non-fiction works to ensure historical accuracy for a 10,000-word fiction submission. • Proofread 10 dissertations written by international students and communicated feedback regarding their spelling, grammar and punctuation. • Reviewed multiple comparative texts and critical opinions for academic essays, all of which achieved 2:1 and 1st grades across three years. • Managed multiple close deadlines of essays and audio/video projects. • Wrote a 3000-word essay analysing the impact of digitally circulated fan practice i.e. BookTok has had on the publishing industry. President of The Literature Society (2021-2022) • Gave weekly presentations on themes and genres and lead post-discussions with a varied group of 20 people. Undergraduate English Department Representative (2021-2022) • Led a team of 20 course representatives gather students’ feedback for the department which I would escalate to the necessary members of staff. • Wrote agendas, kept time, and took minutes for meetings between the representatives and staff. • Initiated and helped organise a trans allyship workshop for staff and students. • Arranged swifter support for students applying for deadline extensions. • Organised redecoration of English Department to be more literary themed and aesthetically pleasing.
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    A LevelsRichard Huish College
     - Taunton, United Kingdom
    Extended Project Qualification: Distinction* Early Modern History: A. Classical Civilisation: A. English Literature and Language: B. • Produced 5500-word dissertation analysing ‘to what extent is Young Adult Fiction beneficial to adolescents in today’s society?’ Graded distinction*