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Auckland

Penrose, Auckland, Nz

Writing news stories and developing content for the Fletcher Building Intranet using Sharepoint Office 365 - including editing video, producing graphics, taking and editing photos and moderation of internal social media channel (as well as using it to drive engagement with the intranet).Skills / Technical - Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Office 365, Yammer, PC and MAC....

Bnz

Developing, writing and editing of content for the BNZ website.Tasks and skills include:• writing , editing, proofreading, new and draft content for the BNZ website• writing promotional and marketing content for online to drive sales • working with key stakeholders and third parties to ensure the successful delivery of content projects and campaigns• developing engaging content based on site analytics and business needs• Use of HTML and XML for publishing web content• optimising written content for SEO and CRO and driving online sales.• improving user experience online• working to strict, and sometime immediate deadlines• supporting key business segments in attracting and engaging with customers online• working with the financial regulations and legal constraints.

Wellington

1 year fixed term contract.Preparing external examination papers and other material for NCEA and Scholarship for print, web, CD, translation, and braille.Tasks and skills include:• technical writing for a variety of subject areas and re-writing text for different media• editing, proofreading, and peer reviewing drafts• content editing and writing for the web• managing the production of audio and audio-visual material for print and the web• working to non-negotiable deadlines• laying out examination booklets and drawing and sourcing relevant supporting images• working closely with writers.

Wellington

3-year fixed-term contract.Producing, editing, and desktop publishing sample examinations and resources for publication on the NZQA website.Tasks and skills included:• technical writing and editing of material for all subjects for online use• preparing and publishing material, including visual and audio-visual, on NZQA website• Use of HTML to put resources on web• editing and proofreading draft material for accuracy and project compliance• designing and laying-out of all sample resources using MSWord • designing and creating supporting resources and images• adhering to New Zealand Copyright Law• working closely with writers and internal colleagues• managing and reaching multiple project deadlines.

Wellington, New Zealand

Providing written and oral advice to the Government of the day on the Royal New Zealand Honours system.Tasks and skills included:• writing précis and biographical summaries• editing and proofreading written material for accuracy, political insensitivities, and legal issues• re-writing biographies for different uses including the web• maintaining and managing the honours database and physical records• working closely with members of the public, Government House, Ministers’ offices, Department of Defence, and senior Cabinet ministers.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), French Language And Literature; German Language And History

Activities and Societies: Amnesty InternationalAlso studied writing, politics, and management.

Education record