Curriculum Vitae

Freelance Writer

Key Skills

  • Extensive and diverse experience in the principles of journalism, writing and communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to research and produce articles and copy for a variety of media and private bodies with publication in print and online.
  • Comprehensive computing skills including the MS Office Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress and Web 2.0 applications.
  • Expert topics include activism, environment, human rights, politics and vegetarianism.

Education and Training

  • Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) at Griffith University, Brisbane
  • “Introduction to InDesign CS2″ at Odyssey Training, Brisbane
  • Certificate III in Business (Administration) at ICET Group, Brisbane

Writing Experience

Freelance Writer from August 2007 – Present
 Work independently to write features, profiles, updates and prepare copy for online and print publications. Published credits include:

  • Bedrock (AU)
  • Independent Education (AU)
  • Lifescape Magazine (UK)
  • M/C Reviews
  • Suite101
  • The Independent Voice (AU)

Publications Officer/Journalist, Queensland Independent Education Union (QIEU) from January 2007 to July 2007
Duties:

  • Produce QIEU publications including the union journal, newsletters and fact sheets
  • Design and layout of the union journal using InDesignCS2, PhotoShop and Illustrator
  • Organize and oversee production and printing processes
  • Research, interview and write articles for the union journal and other QIEU publications
  • Report on current news and events relevant to QIEU members
  • Take photographs to accompany articles
  • Proofread and edit the union journal

Assistant to the Editor, Lifescape Magazine (UK) from December 2005 to May 2006
Duties:

  • Research, interview and write feature stories and magazine copy.
  • Liaise between editor and other magazine personnel to formulate story ideas and discuss direction of monthly issues.
  • Take photographs for various sections and contact featured companies to request images and information.
  • Assist the Editor with proofreading and editing feature articles and magazine copy.
  • Assist the Art Director with magazine design and page layout using InDesign and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) applications.

Memberships and Awards

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