people4charity

Seller 250780 - Milton Keynes, UK

Rating:
Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate:£18.50
Available From:Now
Overview:A versatile writer, editor and graphic designer with presentation, education and project management skills. I can write to Plain English standards of clarity. I'm also efficient and friendly.
: Hourly rate shown includes a discount of 10% for registered charities.

CV

Currently a freelance writer, editor and graphic designer, I have worked for ten years for a local government organisation. Before that, I worked in publishing and before that was a Baptist minister. I have voluntary part time roles as a Church leader and trainee counsellor.

Employment History

(Mar 1996 to Oct 2006)

Communications Officer

Bedford

Wrote, edited and designed promotional literature. Wrote press releases; advised staff on marketing and communications strategy, brand compliance and equal access issues; commissioned photography, printing, translations and newspaper adverts; helped to introduce a "Plain English" policy.

For part of this time (2000–2005) I exercised this role under the management of HBS Business Services as part of a


(Mar 1994 to Jun 1995)

Editorial Assistant

Bletchley, Milton Keynes

Sub edited books, wrote promotional copy for book covers, sales briefing sheets and promotional material, handled correspondence with would-be authors, evaluated manuscripts.


(Sep 1972 to Jan 1994)

Minister

Baptist Union of Great Britain, Luton and Milton Keynes

Provided leadership, pastoral care and religious teaching, managed a small organisation, involving motivation of volunteer staff.

Professional Qualifications

Adult Teachers' Certificate (7307)
Advanced Certificate in Counselling skills (Open College Network)

Education

(Oct 1965 to Jun 1968)

University College of North Wales

BA (Pass) (French, German and Linguistics


Spurgeon's College

London University External BD (Hons 2.2)


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Administration Support

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Education and Research

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Marketing/Advertising/PR

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Media & Creative

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