Manging Director - London, Greater London, UK
Proofreading & editing coupled with an excellent command of the English language are my main skills.
I am a novelist and playwright with many years' freelance experience of proofreading & editing.
| Rating: | Unrated (New) |
| Hourly Rate: | £12.50 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 248155 |
CV
After graduating with a degree in Classics, I worked for many years in the computer industry in jobs ranging from programmer through technical/proposal writer to project manager. In mid-career I moved to Australia to work as a project manager for a major computer manufacturer. I subsequently founded a successful family company selling barcode scanners. About 15 years ago I began working as a freelanvce proofreader/copywriter while publishing a novel and a play.
Employment History
(Jun 1982 to Jul 1992)
Manging Director
Sydney, AustraliaI sold a 1400 barcode scanners to Australia's largest retail chain, The Coles Myer Group.
(Apr 1980 to Oct 1981)
Project Manager
Canberra, AustraliaI project managed the conversion of the Australian Bureau of Statistics computer system from Univac to IBM-compatible.
(Jan 1973 to Apr 1980)
Project Manager
ICL, LondonMy major achievement was the implementation of a 640 terminal banking system for the New Zealand Post Office Savings Bank.
(Mar 1997 to Dec 1972)
Project Manager
British European Airways, LondonI began working as a programmer, got promoted to Team Leader, Group Leader and Project Manager in BEA's Flight Reservations and Cargo handling systems.
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Administration Support
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Education and Research
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Media & Creative
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- Books
- Business to Consumer (Writing)
- Copywriting (Writing)
- Creative Writing (Writing)
- CVs (Writing)
- Marketing Copy (Writing)
- Newspapers
- Press Releases (Writing)
- Promotional Material
- Proof Reading (Editing)
- Proposals/RFPs (Writing)
- Speeches (Writing)
- Sport (Writing)
- Sub-editing (Editing)
- Technical
- Web Content (Writing)
- Website Editing (Editing)
Sales/Account Management
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