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    Mike Davies

    Mike Davies

    Freelance Proofreader/Writer/Editor

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Freelance writer and Editor for over 30 years, writing and editing copy ready for publication. B.A. 2.1 English graduate, private English tutor and freelance proofreader. Recently...Read moreFreelance writer and Editor for over 30 years, writing and editing copy ready for publication. B.A. 2.1 English graduate, private English tutor and freelance proofreader. Recently proofed several Bacherlors, Masters and PhD theses as well as CVs, reports, website copy and other assignments.

    Can provide, edit and proof copy on a wide range of subjects.

    As a writer, I specialise in the arts, but have diversified into other areas. Have researched and written visitor guides to Birmingham and Black Country, edited and written listings magazine and schools magazine for primary age children. Have contributed features to in flight magazines, written press releases, food reviews for print and online and contribute to various online music and film reviews websites

    Worked as freelance for national music press in the 70s and regional promotions for RCA Records.
    Was the PR Officer for Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan during his mid 80s solo career, securing coverage on local and national press, specialist press and radio.
    Was co-founder of PR company Pilsner Publicity, later Beer Davies, promoting recording artists and authors to regional press and radio.
    Co-hosted BBC Birmingham Rock Show in late 70s. Presented Beacon Radio rock shows during the mid 80s, and conducted hour long in-depth interviews with names such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and REM. Also presented mid evening arts programme on Beacon Radio in the mid 80s.

    Was researcher and music booker for Central TV's OTT programme presented by Chris Tarrant. Worked as freelance press officer for Central Television 1982-1984, handling children's programmes and documentaries.

    Area Covered: Culture and Media


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    Job Title: Editor
    Company: What's On In Birmingham
    Description: Editor and writer of listings magazine, writing, commissioning and editing listings, reviews and features,. Oragnising editorial team and liasing with sales and design and clients
    From:10/Jan/1985 To:30/Sep/2000

    Job Title: Editor
    Company: Primary Times
    Description: Editing, compiling listings and writing features for magazine delivered to primary schools in west midlands and derbyshire areas.
    From:08/Mar/2005 To:13/May/2011

    Job Title: Film Critic
    Company: Trinity Mirror
    Description: Freelance film critic providing reviews and features for Birmingham Post
    From:03/Jan/1989 To:31/Jan/2009

    Job Title: Press Officer
    Company: Central Television
    Description: Covered general duties including responding to local and national press enquiries.
    * While reporting to the senior press officer, I was self motivated in overseeing the press coverage of various arts, children and documentary strands, producing press release material, arranging previews, securing feature, review and preview material.
    * Received several glowing testimonials from programme producers and directors in regard to the coverage I secured.
    From:05/Apr/1982 To:20/Dec/1984

    Job Title: Freelance editor
    Company: Publishing Ink
    Description: primary times magazine
    From:01/Jan/2009 To:13/May/2011



    Education
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    Summary: Attended Grammar School to A-level before spending three years at Teacher Training College, gaining a Cert Ed in English and History. I then did a 3 year BA Hons course in English and Bibliography at Birmingham University, haining a 2.1.Hons. I then spent a further MA thesis year at the university.
    Degree: BA
    Field of Study: English and Bibliography
    University / College: Birmingham University
    From:01/Sep/1973 To:31/Jul/1976

    Degree: MA
    Field of Study: English
    University / College: Birmingham University
    From:01/Sep/1976 To:31/Jul/1977

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    Proofreading of Product Page, About Us and AdWords Ads
    • Ludwikby Ludwik P.
    • Posted: 19 Dec 2016
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    • 20 Dec 2016 Ludwik P.
      Ludwik P.
      Taunton, GB

      Super accurate and super fast :-)
      I'm really pleased with Mike's work

    A PhD Thesis (80000 words) proofreading
    • Kerimby Kerim Ş.
    • Posted: 11 Oct 2016
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    • 15 Oct 2016 Kerim Ş.
      Kerim Ş.
      London, GB

      Mike has proofed my 80000 PhD thesis in two and half days. He has outstandingly done what is expected of a proofreader. He has made not very substantial changes, but very key and spot-on changes with a light touch approach. İ am very happy with Mike's proofreading and highly recommend him to those who need a proofreader for academic works.

    I need someone to proof read my essay
    • Imanby Iman H.
    • Posted: 7 Jul 2016
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    • 02 Aug 2016 Iman H.
      Iman H.
      Northampton, GB

      Great Job, Thanks Mike

    Proofreading
    • Idrisby Idris M.
    • Posted: 23 Dec 2015
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    • 11 Sep 2016 Idris M.
      Idris M.
      Brighton, GB

      Very Well.

    • 27 Jul 2016 Idris M.
      Idris M.
      Brighton, GB

      Thank you Mike.

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    Proof reader for marketing material
    • Ninaby Nina O.
    • Posted: 10 Jan 2016
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    • 10 Jan 2016 Nina O.
      Nina O.
      Wandsworth, GB

      Outstanding. A wonderful, professional proof-reader. Thank you for your help, Mike. Appreciated. Nina

    Proof read
    • Samby Sam C.
    • Posted: 15 Oct 2015
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    • 20 Oct 2015 Sam C.
      Sam C.
      Maidenhead, GB

      Amazing - very efficient and professional!

    Proofread a commentary
    • Esinby Esin H.
    • Started: 25 Mar 2015
    • 04 Aug 2015 Esin H.
      Esin H.
      London, GB

      Mike was great as always! Quick, efficient, very helpful! That's why I work with him all the time!

    Proofreading
    • Leeby Lee B.
    • Posted: 30 Oct 2014
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    • 27 Jun 2015 Lee B.
      Lee B.
      London, GB

      Great work, quick, efficient. Mike has been marked as a favorite for future work

    Proofread an essay
    • Esinby Esin H.
    • Posted: 23 Oct 2014
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    • 17 Dec 2014 Esin H.
      Esin H.
      London, GB

      Mike is just great! An amazing editor and very thoughtful. Definitely will work with him again!

    I need someone to proofread a 8000 word document
    • Vadby Vad O.
    • Posted: 22 Mar 2014
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    • 25 Mar 2014 Vad O.
      Vad O.
      Moscow, RU

      Excellent Job.

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