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C A R E E R
F R E E L A N C E P R O J E C T S
2013-current Sharebait writer for Copypress
- Writing viral blog articles about a range of topics including health, finance, travel, design, beauty, and more
2013-current Education and parenting writer for Education.com
- Writing blog articles about education and parenting topics
2012-current Viral blog writer for MyLikes.com
- Compiling galleries and captions for dailypix.me
- Compiling galleries and captions for tinybites.me
- Compiling galleries and captions for boredtodeath.me.me
2012-current Sexual health and relationships writer for Kinkly.com
- Writing blog articles about all facets of sexuality
- Writing magazine and website content related to mining and the Hunter Valley region
- Proofreading and editing the work of other writers
- Writing blog articles about male fashion, style and grooming
- Writing Facebook and Twitter posts
- Compiling monthly e-mail newsletter
2012 Blogger for Veggies are Healthy
2012 Blogger for parenting social networking pages
- Parenting-related Facebook and Twitter updates to be rolled out over 12 months
- Profiles of North American towns
2008-2012 Subeditor for Bag Bunch
- Fashion reviews, news and other feature articles
- Proofreading and editing the work of other writers
- Writing Australia tourism profiles and weekly budget-focused travel posts
2007-2009 Blogger for b5media
2007-2012 Writer for tVadio
- Online television content reviewer
2007-2012 Blogger for Web TV Hub
- Video blogging and feature writing
2007-2009 Reviewer for Webby Awards
- Reviewing nominated websites in terms of content, visual appeal and use of technology
2007 Music editor for Qwickly.com
- Writing music articles for blog site.
2006-current Technical writer for Free World U
- Assigning writing tasks and grading papers for students K-12
- Writing educational flashcards for mathematics, science, social studies, English and language arts, and life skills at a variety of grade levels
- Writing exam questions for mathematics, science, social studies, English and language arts, and life skills at a variety of grade levels
- Grant applicationwriting and research
W O R K H I S T O R Y
2004-2007 Editor/proofreader for Future School
- Writing e-newsletter, website copy, advertisements and scripts for presentations using Microsoft Word
- Updating website and e-newsletter using various content management systems
- Project manager and team member for a variety of press campaigns, including Dr John Irvine DVD release and Future School online launch
- Proofreading teaching manuals, educational software and a variety of copy from other departments
- Analysing website traffic data to write reports
- Sourcing and manipulating images for e-newsletter using Corel Draw
- Internet research
2002-2004 Editorial Assistant for Cycle Torque motorcycle newspaper
- Writing articles for newspaper and web using Text Edit Plus, including sports stories, product reviews, bike tests, and feature articles
- Covering events: interviewing, observation and photography
- Transcribing interviews
- Internet research
- Proofreading stories from freelance writers
- Newspaper layout using Adobe In Design
- Internet research
- Maintenance of company website using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe Go Live
2002-2003 Freelance writer for Chaosmusic.com
E D U C A T I O N
2005 Certificate IV in Project Management from the Australian College of Project Management
- Scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management techniques
- Human resources management approaches
- Contract and procurement techniques
2001 Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) (Honours) from The University of Newcastle
- Thesis: 'Literary Classic or Misogynistic Trash: The Female Reception of Ellis' American Psycho’
- Implementation and analysis of surveys
- Literary and internet research
- Problem solving
2001 Statement of Attainment in Business Studies from TAFE Newcastle
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Word, Frontpage, Powerpoint, Publisher
- Internet research
- Touch typing
1998-2000 Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) from The University of Newcastle
- Journalism
- Popular culture theory
- Screenwriting
- Communication theory
- Website design
- Editing
- Creative writing
1992-1997 Higher School Certificate from Merewether High School
- 3U English
- Mathematics
- Ancient history
- Society and culture
- Biology
- Visual art
V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E
Work experience at a variety of firms, including:
- EMI Music Australia
- Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games
- Big Hit
- Girlfriend
- Prime Television newsroom.
R E F E R E N C E S
References are available on request.
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