Raj K Ashok
Bengaluru
Summary
Copyedited more than 100 book manuscripts—fiction and nonfiction—in various niches submitted by authors and publishers. Worked with 15 different clients as their Writing and Editing Coach and shared notes and feedback to enable them to improve. Copyedited hundreds of blog posts in different niches submitted by writers engaged by Upwork clients, respecting their unique styles while rewriting. Conducted in-depth keyword research and used SEO guidelines meticulously to increase traffic of business websites. Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate blog posts. Assisted the editorial department at Emerge Publishing under its owner Christian Ophus for about two years (July 2017 to April 2019). Edited the hugely successful online weight loss training program Sum Sanos for YB12 Coach in December 2018. Liaised with writers to ensure efficient and timely publication of articles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Copyeditor and Proofreader
Upwork
07.2014 - Current
- Proofread and edited 100+ manuscripts submitted by authors in different genres, provided the authors feedback for improving the transition and overall message of their work
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Ensured consistency in style and tone by adhering to clients' specific guidelines and preferences.
- Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
- Collaborated with authors to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
Creative Content Writer
Upwork.com
10.2012 - Current
- Worked with dozens of clients mostly on ghostwriting projects
- Written blog posts, website content, eBooks, client reports, and online training programs
- Researched content for academic projects and helped students complete their assignments
- Proofread and edited blog posts before publication
- Written more than 100 blog posts for Bathroom City, London, UK
- Posted articles to business websites of clients (via WordPress), checked for SEO using Yoast plug-in, and updated content database
- Identified clients’ needs and gaps in their business website content and recommended new topics
- Crafted 35 YouTube video scripts, increasing total views from 2,000 to 200,000 and number of subscribers from 2,000 to 20,000 in six months
- Boosted audience engagement through regular production of high-quality newsletters, articles, and blog posts.
- Improved organic search rankings by conducting keyword research and optimizing web content accordingly.
- Increased website traffic with search engine-optimized blog articles.
- Utilized feedback from clients and colleagues to improve content quality.
- Ensured accuracy and consistency in all written materials through diligent proofreading and editing.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Increased brand visibility by consistently producing high-quality, SEO-optimized content.
Compliance Manager and Online Course Developer
Life in Balance Careers Pty Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Formerly Life in Balance Seminars Pty Ltd
- Developed the curriculum for online training programs to support a 500-member team of coaches
- Researched industry-related topics (putting together online sources, academic studies, and interviews)
- Wrote the training programs and prepare the PowerPoint presentation slides for all the modules of the coach training programs
- Developed, researched, and wrote the online coach training program for YB12 Coach from December 2015 to July 2016
- (The program [a ghostwriting project] was approved by the International Coach Federation in April 2017.)
- Developed, researched, and wrote the online Quantum Leap Business Advisor training program (a ghostwriting project) for YB12 Coach from February 2016 to April 2016
- Appointed Compliance Manager in September 2017 to oversee all Life in Balance Careers Pty Ltd intellectual property over the internet
- Swept the internet periodically to ensure that there was no intellectual property theft of the Life in Balance Careers Pty Ltd website content
- Communicated with coaches responsible for infringement of the company’s IP and copyrights
- Formerly Life in Balance Seminars Pty Ltd
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Assistant Editor
Emerge Publishing
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Christian Ophus
- Proofread and edited 12 manuscripts submitted by authors in different genres, provided authors feedback for improving transition and overall message of their work
- Christian Ophus
- Edited and reviewed book manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and accuracy.
SEO Content Writer
Planet Marketing
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Francisco Meza
- Researched, wrote, and edited content for several clients of Planet Marketing, uploaded completed blog posts on business websites of clients on WordPress platform
- Francisco Meza
- Improved organic search results by employing white-hat SEO techniques and best practices.
- Created compelling meta descriptions and title tags to increase click-through rates from search engines.
- Boosted website traffic by implementing SEO strategies and creating engaging content.
- Increased keyword rankings through diligent research and optimizing on-page elements.
Education
ICF Approved ACSTH Coach Training program - Personal Development
Symbiosis
United States10.2019
Skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Copy editing
- Ghostwriting
- Strategic content planning
- Content organization
- Content management
- Visual storytelling
- SEO
- Headline writing
- Online content editing
- Fact-checking skills
Accomplishments
- Copyedited more than 100 book manuscripts—fiction and nonfiction—in various niches submitted by authors and publishers.
- Worked with 15 different clients as their Writing and Editing Coach and shared notes and feedback to enable them to improve.
- Copyedited hundreds of blog posts in different niches submitted by writers engaged by Upwork clients, respecting their unique styles while rewriting.
- Conducted in-depth keyword research and used SEO guidelines meticulously to increase traffic of business websites.
- Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate blog posts.
- Assisted the editorial department at Emerge Publishing under its owner Christian Ophus for about two years (07/01/17 to 04/30/19).
- Edited the hugely successful online weight loss training program Sum Sanos for YB12 Coach in 12/01/18.
- Liaised with writers to ensure efficient and timely publication of articles.
Personal Information
Title: Editor and Proofreader Ghostwriter
Timeline
Assistant Editor
Emerge Publishing
07.2017 - 04.2019
SEO Content Writer
Planet Marketing
11.2014 - 09.2016
Copyeditor and Proofreader
Upwork
07.2014 - Current
Compliance Manager and Online Course Developer
Life in Balance Careers Pty Ltd
06.2014 - 08.2019
Creative Content Writer
Upwork.com
10.2012 - Current
ICF Approved ACSTH Coach Training program - Personal Development
Symbiosis
Certification
- Coach Training Certification
- Symbiosis Coaching, USA
- January 2020
Work Availability
monday
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friday
saturday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsCompany CultureWork from home optionAffiliations
- CIEP, London
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Interests
Reading Christian Nonfiction Books
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