Writer, Editor, Editorial Consultant & Author
London, United Kingdom
Award-winning creative and solutions-driven Writer, Senior Editor, Editorial Consultant and Marketer with over 30 years’ experience researching, writing, visualising, launching and editing high-quality print and digital products within prescribed budgets for a wide variety of prestigious multinational clients, including national newspaper & magazine publishers, blue chip firms, charities, and NGOs. Former Insight Editor & business reporter at The Sunday Times, editor of the Scottish Sunday Express, and news editor at Time Out, London. I am regarded as an award-winning writer & editor and entrepreneurial change agent with an impressive record of leadership: steering editorial, design and sales teams to drive increased productivity, client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost reductions. Well-honed networking, presentation, influencing, and interpersonal skills allied with extensive practical experience of news, features ...including within B2B and B2C
marketing environments: my scope includes account engagement, media, PR, sales promotion, direct, digital and
e-marketing.... A first-class market analyst, expert in defining and delivering profitable business development and sales strategies within intensely competitive and tightly legislated marketplaces. I have recognised ability to create empowered environments, manage significant budgetary expenditure and exceed ambitious volume and profit targets and write clear and concise copy that generates response.Skills: English Language (Words and Phrases) Test