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Sim Chun Liang

Shah Alam, Selangor,MY

Summary

English graduate and fresh writer for both technical and creative content. Trained to develop or provide support in professional writing for academic research. Possess strong interest in storytelling, creative fiction and non-fiction, character writing, and poetry. Eager to explore all forms of writing to enhance flexibility in conveying intent whether from myself, peers, or clients.

Overview

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Languages

Work History

Freelance Academic Article Editor

Ch'ng Lay Kee
09.2024 - Current
  • Proofreading and editing for various academic articles (Dissertation thesis, PhD thesis, etc.)
  • Ironing out minute details (grammar, spelling, sentence structuring, citations, etc.) of pieces for improved textual clarity
  • Liaising with clients in need of English writing or translative skills (from Mandarin Chinese) to retain intentions of pieces
  • Conducting additional research related to topic of the piece to provide additional research suggestions
  • Analyzing and interpreting client-produced data to formulate discussions and conclusions
  • Directly involved with supervisor throughout editing process to ensure quality of work produced

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hons in English With Creative Writing

University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus)
Semenyih, Selangor
04.2001 -

SMK Kota Kemuning
Shah Alam, Selangor
12-2019

Skills

  • Technical Skills: Academic copywriting/editing, data analysis, research planning & interpretation, proofreading, translative skills, ICT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel etc)
  • Soft Skills: Keen eye for detail, critical thinking, flexibility, collaborative, time efficiency, creativity

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

AntConc Program (Corpus linguistics)

Interests

Creative Fiction

Art (drawing & hand pottery)

Cooking

Singing

Video games

Animal care

Timeline

Freelance Academic Article Editor

Ch'ng Lay Kee
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Hons in English With Creative Writing

University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus)
04.2001 -

SMK Kota Kemuning
Sim Chun Liang