Senior Editor
Department Of Education, Queensland: Curriculum Strategy Branch
Brisbane, Australia
Literate Futures Project— Excerpts from reference by Paul Kidston (the then) Manager: Literacy and Languages Unit, Curriculum Strategy Branch:'As Senior Editor, Michael played a crucial role in the development and publication process. He demonstrated high levels of skill as Senior Editor, advising writers and assisting with the development of word-based texts, as well as managing and undertaking the exacting processes of editing, reviewing and proofreading to ensure that highly technical, complex pieces of work were well written, well produced, met their expected purpose and accorded with the timelines of the Project. Michael is meticulous and totally honest. His knowledge and insights into language, ensure that he can make very valuable contributions to diverse publishing projects. Michael is a great person to have as a member of the team. He is willing to help out in whatever way he can. He is a thorough gentleman, has a good wit, and is a delight to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending him to prospective employers for appointment as Senior Editor.'Paul KidstonE pkidston@bigpond.net.au— Excerpts from reference by Ms Chris Carroll, Project Manager:'Michael has been responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining significant editing processes involving teams of editors attached to either print, multimedia and online productions. Education Queensland’s Literate Futures project was designed, written and produced over a 3 year period, involving the editing of multimedia materials equivalent to 32 encyclopaedias. Michael has always been professional, meticulous, trustworthy, reliable and resolved to maintain, throughout a project, the highest level of expertise and proficiency. He works extremely well under pressure and operates within a team with professional generosity, skilled guidance and kind humour.'Ms Chris CarrollGulliver Media Australia Pty Ltdinfo@gullivermedia.com.au