About me

I'm a freelance writer and editor specialising in corporate communications and occasionally straying into marketing content. We should work together if you need: 1. Someone who tells great stories; I trained as a journalist so I know how to sniff out a good one. 2. A reliable freelancer; my guilt-inducing Catholic upbringing/perfectionist streak means I won't let you down. 3. Engaging content. I'm not a corner-cutter: I take the time to understand your message, its audience and what you want to achieve - because who wants to write stuff that nobody reads? Not me (not since I stopped keeping a diary anyway). 4. A fresh pair of eyes. We don't always see the red flags in our own work - which is where I come in. Pre-empt the crisis comms and the grovelling media apology and ask me to proofread/copy edit your content; as an outsider, I'll tell you if something isn't reading right. I enjoy working with organisations and teams that value simple, straightforward and honest communications, and particularly those designing innovative solutions to the social and environmental challenges we face. Simple doesn't mean dull: I'll work with you to find creative ways to communicate with impact and help you tell real stories of the difference you make.

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Work history

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Writer, editor and communications professionalSelf Employed
Jan 2022United KingdomFreelance
I've been freelancing on and off since 2017 for clients including scarlettabbott, the John Lewis Partnership and ACCA. Now I'm turning my side hustle into a full-time (part-time) career... with the help of The Dots.
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Communications consultantImpellam Group
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022London, United KingdomPart Time
I supported the recruitment company with communications, including refreshing Workplace, working with the People team to improve the onboarding experience, and updating the external website.

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Skills

• Writing
• Proofreading
• Copyediting
• Social Media Management
• Internal Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Project Management
• Content Planning
• Multi-platform Content
• Journalism

Education

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NCTJ Diploma in JournalismLeeds Trinity University
Jan 2000 - Dec 2000Leeds, United Kingdom
I gained a postgraduate diploma in print journalism, as well as an NCTJ, at the end of the 12-month course.
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BA English and HistoryThe University of Sheffield
Aug 1995 - May 1998Sheffield, United Kingdom
I graduated with a first class honours degree.