About me My background
A few words to describe myself
My temperament combines sincerity, kindness, strong listening skills, and a solid sense of autonomy. Although naturally reserved, I enjoy in-depth conversations and roles that allow me to support others. Curious, creative, and versatile, I remain serious and organised, and I place great importance on patience, communication, and adaptability.
My academic background
Copies and certificates are available upon request.
2015–2017: General Literary Baccalaureate, European section (English), at Sainte-Marie Cholet High School. Cambridge English: B2 First certification.
Diplomas obtained with honours.
2017–2020: Bachelor of Arts in English Language, Literature, and Civilisations (LLCE).
One-semester Erasmus exchange at the University of Latvia, in Riga.
2022–2024: Master of Arts in Book and Publishing Professions (MLE), specialising in
publishing, multimedia publishing, and professional writing.
My internship experiences
GERESO Edition – Le Mans
- Digital publishing: designing, laying out,
and exporting digital books (PDF and ePub). - Editorial analysis: producing reading reports.
- Graphic production: editing, optimising,
and preparing images. - InDesign training with Abilways: learning automation, advanced styles, and GREP.
- Prepress work: proofreading in depth, checking consistency, performing orthotypographic corrections,
laying out interior, and
verifying final files for print approval. - Reprints: Harmonising graphic layouts,
and updating content.
Toussaint Media Library – Angers
- Collection management: participating in the full cataloguing workflow (cataloguing, indexing, item processing, DEWEY classification).
- Cultural programming: contributing to various events (book clubs, author talks, open-mic sessions) and curating displays for the Printemps des Poètes Festival.
- Library operations: assisting with meetings and events (regional projects, book sales, future restoration of the library).
- Public service: welcoming users, providing guidance, assisting with registrations, managing loans and returns.
Lhériau Bookshop – Angers
- Communication and promotion: creating visuals for social media, designing posters, and contributing to the newsletter (book summaries, staff picks, author highlights, event information).
- Events: preparing and publishing event announcements (author signing, game nights).
- Publisher relations: liaising with publishers and authors to establish or strengthen partnerships.
- Window displays: designing and creating themed shop windows (new season, Mother’s Day).
Anglophone Library – Angers
- Front-desk services: assisting users, helping
with book searches, managing registrations. - Children’s activities: preparing and leading workshops in English (read-aloud sessions, language games, crafts).
- Shelving and organisation: organising collections, shelving daily, and checking returns.
- Event support: contributing to the organisation
of a special Halloween event (library decoration, activity design, supervision of children).
Translation: "We hereby certify that Léa Chauvigné has acquired the skills covered in the InDesign training programme — automation, advanced styles and GREP — enabling her to meet the learning objectives required for effective, practical application."