Article and feature writing with associated photography for a range of clients (both companies and private individuals). Includes news, commissioned advertising features, scientific and technical articles, travel articles, interviews, website copy, newsletters and information sheets. Examples can be produced on request.ABN: 46 508 033 641

Conceptualisation, writing and editing of targeted communication and messaging to meet TAFE NSW brand, customer communication and business needs, including copy for web and mobile sites, digital advertising campaigns, interactive tools, experiential marketing, navigational cues and prompts, and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) copy as required. Projects encompassed content management, writing and editing for the Aboriginal Pathways website, North Coast TAFE website, TAFEnow website, new TAFE NSW website and TAFE Digital website, as well as digital content for various TAFE NSW business partners. Duties also included writing, editing and publication management of the 2017 Semester 2 course microsite brochures, editorial assistance with the 2018 Careers Guide, and various copy for email marketing campaigns, news articles, awards submissions and testimonials.Copy development includes collaboration with project directors, marketing managers, brand managers, Aboriginal networks, teachers, interactive designers and systems administrators, as well as online publication via various content management systems (e.g. Squiz Matrix, Joomla!, Kentico, WordPress).

Planning, researching, writing, editing, proofreading and publishing safe work instructions (SWIs), procedural documents, reports and flowcharts to create a job reference library for the on-site electrical maintenance crew, visiting contractors and apprentice technicians. Includes critical task analysis, support to the electrical supervisor, liaison with on-site and contract trade staff and administrators, template formatting, illustrative photography, document database management and office management.

Planning, writing and publishing internal technical documents, reports, work instructions and procedural flowcharts to adhere to the National Electricity Rules and extensions associated with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Meter Data Provider service level requirements. Project documents were specifically tailored for the Operational Technology arm of the business, involving liaison with both internal Subject Matter Experts and AEMO Auditors to distill complex information into compliant procedures and work instructions for the use of operational staff. Duties also included structuring of documents within the ISO quality system and publication of documents on the internal website, as well as publication of the fortnightly ‘Tranche 5a’ project newsletter, Market Services newsletter and end of year report.

Writing and photography for news and feature articles. Includes copywriting and photography for advertisements and ‘value adding’ pieces, regular weekly articles including soft news/community pieces, profile interviews with local persons of interest (including children), snapshot interviews, humorous articles, photography and text for the ‘Hatches’ section (i.e. new babies) and social events. Also includes advertising articles from short descriptive copy to extensive multi-page topical features.

Planning, monitoring and management of projects and contracts, mine site visits, field work, report and technical writing. This position also embraced document database management and logistics management as well as remote travel arrangements, hazard analysis, OH&S, staff coordination and mentoring of staff, data acquisition and analysis, client liaison and advice.

Project management and research support in estuaries and offshore marine habitats. Writing of academic papers, technical reports and educational articles. Presentation of research at multi-national conferences. Consultation with the local community and government on environmental projects. Funding applications. Supervision and advice to postgraduate students. Course coordinator and lecturer for the 3rd year “Pollution of the Marine Environment” unit and guest lecturer for other units. Advice to collaborating high school teachers on marine studies and other environmental science curriculum.