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Writer and plain English editor with more than 30 years’ publishing experience. Particular interest in information design and the effective expression of complex or technical subjects to non-technical readers, including the importance of structure and the use of design and graphics. Experience with the full range of publishing activities, both print and online, from research and writing, through editing, design and production management, to marketing and distribution, as well as publication development, budgeting, information architecture, and the management of a publishing team. Particular skill in handling input from a range of stakeholders, and the development of optimum solutions from a range of differing views. Senior management experience including planning and strategy development, budgeting and supervision, as Managing Editor for the Federal Publishing Company and the Australian Consumers’ Association, and as Publishing Manager for Screen Australia.President, Society of Editors (NSW) 1996–99; Secretary, Council of Australian Societies of Editors (CASE), 2001–2003; CASE Standards Development Working Group, 1998–2001; Board Member, Henry Parkes Foundation, 1999 to present.

Listed skills include Publishing, Editing, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, and 7 others.