I am a media and leisure industry professional with 30 years' experience with substantial editing, publishing, PR and promotions expertise in food and wine, filming and events. Since 2017 I have worked in venue and location management, co-ordinating filming, high-end TV and events at a privately-owned country estate.In May 2015 I launched local lifestyle website www.highlivingbarnet.com, an online guide to life in and around Chipping Barnet. This is accompanied by a weekly email newsletter including local news and useful links that has seen a steep rise in circulation during the COVID pandemic. Editorial projects include My Kitchen Table iPhone app, Hawksmoor At Home and J Sheekey Fish for Random House; Cinnamon Kitchen: The Cookbook, The Square: Savoury, The Square: Sweet, The British Larder Cookbook, City Spice and Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine for Absolute Press.I have also provided regular contributions to Fiona Beckett's www.matchingfoodandwine.com, as well as providing editorial support during the website's redesign. I also offer copywriting services for online wine merchants, travel and lifestyle websites.Consultancy work for advertising and marketing agencies has included compiling reports on wine consumption trends and providing sector intelligence services to assist with business development. Promotions work includes representing wine companies at trade fairs and assisting event organisers.I am also a Senior Judge at the International Wine Challenge and have judged at this competition since 1996.Specialties: food, drink and travel editing and writing for all types of media. Ability to work to short deadlines. Flexible 'can-do' approach to large and small projects. Personable and professional.