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I am an independent freelance technical writer and editor who offers marketing, SEO, social media, editorial and exhibition-related support for PR agencies and direct clients. My primary technical writing experience covers engineering, manufacturing, electro-mechanical and automation, but I also have significant experience in CAD/CAM, engineering polymers, glazing, IT, fire, home automation and security.As a degree-qualified engineer, with long experience and a deep insight into publishing, PR and marketing, I offer a unique spread of skills and capabilities and can quickly grasp technical concepts and turn them into effective marketing copy, social media text and PR.Current and past clients include Rockwell Automation, Cama, DuPont, Kuraray, McKinsey & Company, Parker Hannifin, RS Components, Schneider Electric, SKF, Moeller, 3M, Moog, Beckhoff, Hand Media and Findlay Media.My primary M.O. is to work with publishers, PR/marketing agencies and in-house marketing departments to reinforce and supplement existing writing and editorial capabilities. I have also demonstrated great success at trade shows; supporting clients both as a press officer and presentation chair/facilitator.After working at Matra Marconi Space (now Airbus Defence and Space) as an engineering team leader, overseeing the production of civil and military space flight hardware, my editorial career began at Findlay Publications, where I spent eight years as technical editor on 'Eureka', a leading UK engineering design magazine. After leaving publishing, I worked as a PR account director for three leading public relations companies (head hunted by two of them) supporting blue-chip engineering, technology and consulting companies.Specialities: technical writing (case studies, PR, SEO, blogs and articles), event support, magazine editorial, media relations & social mediaTopics: Industry 4.0 & digital transformation, manufacturing, packaging, automation, automotive, glazing, process, pharmaceutical, food & beverage and machine design.

Listed skills include Manufacturing, Engineering, Media Relations, Food And Beverage, and 35 others.

• Managing Director

  Technical Lucidity

  Jan 2009 - Present

  Technical Lucidity is a company that specialises in thinking technically but writing lucidly. With experience in hi-tech engineering, technical journalism and technical PR, it is a one-stop-shop for all your technical and social media writing needs. Capabilities include press releases, SEO, blogs, social media, technical articles, case studies, white papers, copy subbing and general media advice/training as well as event/trade show support. Technical Lucidity is not a PR agency, instead it works very closely with PR agencies and client companies to help them fulfil their technical-writing needs.