Penny O'Shea
I established my business in summer 2020. This followed 23 years working for Trevor Roberts Associates Ltd (TRA), a leading provider of training and procedural support for public sector planning. From 2004, I was the company's Principal Director, managing a small administrative team and a network of around 25 Associates. Setting up POC has given me the opportunity to retain my connection with town planning while pursuing a second career in proofreading.
Background and experience
- honours degree in business studies
- early career focused on client liaison and administration
- successfully managed a well-respected small business for 16 years
- over two decades' experience of working with local planning authorities
- established TRA's independent planning examination service
- managed the examination of 60+ neighbourhood plans and 11 CIL schedules
- years of on-the-job editing and proofreading practice
- completed certificated courses on proofreading and editorial skills (2021-2023).
Skills and qualities
- approachable, down-to-earth and able to build positive working relationships
- professional, trustworthy and discreet
- organised, practical and logical
- excellent eye for detail
- confident in developing and implementing projects, from start to finish
- good understanding of the town planning system (policy, development management and enforcement)
- working knowledge of small business functions, including management, administration, marketing, finance and personnel
- open to learning new things and tackling new challenges.
I am a member of the Chartered
Institute of Editing & Proofreading
I carry Professional Indemnity Insurance
