Charlotte Forrester
Summary
Experienced and passionate editor, writer, and musician. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with five years of experience in editing work. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and InDesign. Effective at time management and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment. Highly motivated and ambitious, with an ongoing dedication to the arts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Bridget Williams Books
10.2022 - Current
- Copyediting; proofing; writing press releases, author biographies, and book synopses
- Reviewing book submissions
- Developing marketing and social media strategies to promote books
- Managing in-house and external staff, authors, sales reps, distributors, etc.
- Overseeing infrastructure management
English Editor
The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
02.2020 - Current
- Developing a meticulous eye for spelling and grammar, consistency issues
- Overseeing a range of manuscripts to a publishable standard, including academic, scientific, and research-based material
- Self-lead work schedule
- Working to 24-hour deadlines
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
- Developing pitches and working with artists/directors/editors to adapt my writing to the appropriate audience
- Responding to a range of artistic practices
- Working to a deadline in a self-directed role
- Engaging in the arts community throughout Aotearoa and developing strong working relationships
- Excellent and concise writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Musician
Self-employed
01.2012 - Current
- Writing, performing, and recording lyrics and music with my band Womb
- Composing and performing scores for a range of plays and short films; working closely with directors to ensure the appropriate tone is created
- Booking and managing tours around Aotearoa, Australia, and mainland China
- Developing working relationships with a range of platforms to promote and support our music, including NZ on Air, NZ Music Commission, and RNZ music
- Applying for funding, overseeing budgets, working to deadlines
- Engaging in the music community across Aotearoa
Finance and Administration Assistant
Green Party Aotearoa
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw a range of weekly, monthly, and annual tasks, including processing memberships and donations, and responding to a range of queries
- Deepened my understanding of and dedication to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and worked in close alignment with its principles
- Prepared appropriate documentation and GST coding for the end-of-tax-year processes
- Gained skills in a range of software, including Excel and Xero
- Worked within a team, and allocated tasks where appropriate
Guitar Tutor
To the Front!
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked with young people from a range of backgrounds and with a wide mix of varying needs
- Helped students develop and execute their artistic visions
- Worked together within a team to develop a cooperative and non-hierarchical working environment
Assistant Editor
Steele Roberts Publishing Company
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Edited a range of materials and worked with various voices, with careful attention given to spelling, grammar, and syntax issues, overseeing structural changes, and offering suggestions for changes to content where appropriate
- Developed skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Word
- Liaised within a small team, while self-managing my work schedule
Anthropology Tutor
Victoria University of Wellington
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked with a wide range of students to help them gain a solid understanding of key concepts, write and edit essays, and encouraged them to develop and share their own points of view
- Carefully prepared clear and engaging tutorials, always seeking to foster an open and welcoming learning environment
- Liaised with lecturers to ensure well-rounded and consistent information sharing
- Marked essays and strived to provide in-depth feedback to students to help them improve their ideas and writing skills
Mentor in Te Pūtahi Atawhai Programme
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Volunteer position working one-on-one with students to provide additional support aimed at helping them achieve their highest potential in specific subjects
- Carefully edited essays with students, providing thorough feedback on how to improve spelling, grammar, syntax, structure, and content, as well as advising students on how to clearly articulate their theses
- Encouraged students to develop their own voices, and to gain confidence in their written work
Contributing Writer
Salient Magazine
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Created pitches and worked with the team at Salient Magazine to develop my ideas
- Responded to feedback from the editors
- Worked to a deadline and self-managed my schedule
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
International Institute of Modern Letters
11-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy
Victoria University of Wellington
11-2016
Skills
- Copy editing
- Mastery of English grammar and syntax
- Microsoft Word, Excel, InDesign, and Xero expertise
- Communication, team-building, and leadership skills
- Creative thinking and troubleshooting
- Writing
- Excellent time-management skills
- Reliable and driven
Interests
As a queer person, I am dedicated to celebrating
queer communities and fostering a diverse
range of voices.
I'm an avid reader and enjoy reading a wide
range of texts, including essays, novels,
non-fiction, cultural criticism, and poetry.
I love to stay involved in the arts community in
New Zealand, particularly by regularly attending gigs,
art openings, and book launches.
In my spare time, I love walking, playing netball,
biking, and swimming, as well as engaging in and
learning from ecology and natural environments.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Bridget Williams Books
10.2022 - Current
Finance and Administration Assistant
Green Party Aotearoa
07.2021 - 06.2022
Guitar Tutor
To the Front!
06.2021 - 06.2021
English Editor
The Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Editor
Steele Roberts Publishing Company
06.2019 - 11.2019
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
Anthropology Tutor
Victoria University of Wellington
03.2017 - 11.2017
Mentor in Te Pūtahi Atawhai Programme
Victoria University of Wellington
02.2017 - 11.2017
Contributing Writer
Salient Magazine
02.2016 - 11.2016
Musician
Self-employed
01.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
International Institute of Modern Letters
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy
Victoria University of Wellington
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