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Freelance Writing, Web and Video |
At present I work from my office at home writing articles for technical and consumer magazines. The topics for these articles range from web streaming, how to's on web site building issues and product reviews both software and hardware. I also design and build websites for small businesses and advise on online marketing strategy.
Freelance
London and Bath
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| Oct 2000 - Aug 2001 |
Future Publishing |
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Review Editor - DV World Magazine
Reporting to the Editor. |
This was a magazine aimed at the professional and creative video market. I was brought in to help launch this magazine because of my specialist knowledge on video production and Web streaming and was kept on in the role of reviews editor. This involved continuously researching the market place to find the latest relevant products. Building relationships with manufacturers and PR agencies to ensure their supply of review samples, preferably in advance of our competitors. In addition the role involves sourcing, assessing and commissioning freelance review writers who have the necessary specialist knowledge. I was also involved in a technical and advisory role to the Editor and was responsible for overseeing the development of the Website and Newsletter.
Future Publishing
Bath
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| Sept 1999 - Oct 2000 |
Future Publishing |
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Divisional Online Web Site Development Manager - Reporting to the Publisher |
Responsible for the development and implementation of the web site strategy, architecture solution, build and implementation and post live maintenance including content. Also the promotional and marketing communications to launch and sustain the web sites in the market place. This role supported the Computing Division of Future Publishing which comprised of twelve Internet, E-Business and Computing magazines.
Future Publishing
Bath
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| July 1998 - Sept 1999 |
Future Publishing |
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CD Editor and Online Editor - Internet.Works Magazine - Reporting to the Editor. |
Responsible for the design and build as well as the daily maintenance and content of the Internet Works Web site. This involved synchronising with the magazine content, selecting articles and re editing for web delivery. In addition, producing unique content for the site by sourcing, writing and commissioning suitable material. Also continuously promoting the site through arrangement of competitions, news letters, cross promotion and other forms of PR.
Responsibilities were also for the monthly production of the CD cover disk which consisted of identifying, sourcing and negotiating for appropriate software, securing legal and contractual arrangements for software distribution and producing reviews for editorial content.
In parallel, relationships with required PR and marketing agencies had to be established and developed to launch and promote the software products for current and future interest and demand.
Future Publishing
Bath
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| March 1999 - Dec 1999 |
City of Bath College |
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Part Time Lecturer |
Responsible for the preparation, delivery and continuous assessment of the Video Production module for the BTEC course in Modern & Contemporary Music.
Each module runs for eleven weeks with an average course size of 12 students. The objective of the course is to learn all the processes involved in the production of pop promo videos and to create and produce a final product for submission for examination. Additional support is also provided to guide, instruct, encourage and motivate.
City of Bath College
Bath
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| April 1996 - July 1998 |
Freelance Journalist |
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Technical reviews, tutorials and profile writing |
I wrote extensively for a number and variety of magazines ranging from highly technical to enthusiastic consumer. This was on subjects from web design and video editing to consumer electronic reviews.
It was necessary for me to grasp a quick and effective knowledge of any product and impart its functionality or technical excellence in a concise way. This also had to match to the level of the readership and editorial style of magazine.
Freelance
London and Bath
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| March 1994 - July 1997 |
Freelance Video Production Director |
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Producing, Directing and Writing for Corperate video Production |
I established a small but successful video production business. The business offered a full but tailored video production service to consult, direct, script, film, and manage pre and post production. To successfully deliver the full service additional freelance editorial and camera crews were employed. Core business focused on corporate and promotional markets with clients such as Estee Lauder, Tommy Hillfigure and Aramis.
Freelance
London and Bath
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| May 1992 - Sept 1994 |
Freelance Photographer |
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Commercial Photography |
This covered a number of service areas such as Model Portfolios, Catalogues, Weddings and Advertising photography.
Freelance
London and Bournemouth
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| July 1982 - May 1992 |
Sales & Marketing |
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Sales, Wholesale Management and Accountancy
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Several career paths with prime focus in the areas of sales, marketing and advertising in the Telecommunications, Travel, Antique and Courier markets.
Various
London and Bath
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