Portfolio

General writing

Clear, accessible writing makes complex concepts accessible to a general audience.

• Work published in every UK national newspaper

• Written material for a UK National Museum

• Fundraising copy and volunteer guidance for an international charity

• Internal guidance for the Department of Work and Pensions

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Publications

Professional publications design and editing, web design and content.

• Publications and communications for University of York and Hull York Medical School

• Campaign materials for a senior Member of the European Parliament

• 2005 website design & content shortlisted for national media award

• Flyers, posters & forms for the Karen Hilltribes Trust

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Media & PR

Four years' experience in public sector media communications and PR.

• Supervisory experience running a National Museum's busy press office

• Coverage in 2006-7 topped £4m of PR value in national & regional media

• Press and media work for a politician's successful re-election campaign

• Extensive work with national TV & radio crews

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Political writing

In-depth understanding of national and European political affairs.

• Regular political columns in The Guardian (2004), The Sprout (2005-6), and New Statesman (2005)

• Three years editing and copywriting the first and most-read blog by an MEP

• Briefings and persuasive texts, including election articles sent to more than 5 million electors in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Editing and proof-reading

Thanks to my degree in English language and linguistics, I have a very sharp eye for detail and an excellent understanding of both grammar and style.

Every professional position I have held has involved a high level of proof-reading. I have edited and proof-read the theses of several postgraduate students, some of which were scientific and highly technical. I have also worked as part of quality assurance teams, providing feedback and editorial input into a wide variety of documents, both technical papers and general guidance.

Technical & report writing

As an Executive Officer in the Department of Work and Pensions, I was responsible for drafting and editing a large number of documents. These ranged from internal consultation papers to guidance on new legislation for office workers and field staff.

In 2002-2003, I was in charge of the evaluation of all guidance issued as part of a major Government project within Jobcentre Plus. This role involved drafting an Evaluation Approach plan, designing questionnaires, holding interviews and writing the final report for senior civil servants.

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Academic writing >>

Miscellaneous writing >>