June 2008-Present Freelance Researcher/Writer
Key projects include research into (for, and on behalf of, private clients):
All research works undertaken involve original sourcing of information with full reporting and referencing (including quantitative and qualitative analysis) with on-going support or survey works. Time plans, schedules and milestones provided at onset, with continued correspondence and communication throughout the process. Data capture/entry, blogging and article writing undertaken.
Format may include a variety of software packages including: Excel, Word, Data Base, Mail Merge. PDF etc. :
Flora and Fauna; Innovative Technologies; Historical Bibliography; Environmental Science; Geological Referencing; Conservation Techniques; Landscape Surveying; Community Consultation; Funding and Insurance; Leisure Activities

2000-Dec 2003 Area Manager, BTCV Scotland
Key aspects of the role include:
Human Resources; Internal and External Reporting on a Regional and National Level; Data Analysis; Budgeting; Funding and Fundraising; Creation of Resources; National and Localised Presentations; Policy Creation and Development; Partnership Development; Dissemination of Office Statistics for National Use; Creation and Publication of Promotional and Educational Materials; Create and Oversee Press Releases

July 1998-2000 Central Scotland Forest Community Project Manager, BTCV Scotland
Key aspects of the role include:
Creation and Development of HND Lectures; Community Support and Financing; Training; Volunteer Management; Project Identification, Development and Resourcing; Mentoring (Millennium Forest for Scotland; Millennium Pioneers); Budget Control; Participatory Appraisals; Health and Safety; First Aid; Partnership Development (including Exxon, Trees of Time and Place); Event Management; Presentations; Proof Reading; Creation of Leaflet and Publicity Materials; Create and Oversee Press Releases

1987-1994 Grade Three Bank Clerk, Midland Bank/HSBC Plc
Key aspects of the role include:
Data Processing; Complaints; Correspondence; Cashier; Targeted Sales; Customer Service; Financial Advice; Support to Senior Colleagues; Bad Debt Management

Jul 2010

Paths for All

Variety of proofreading works for Reports / Presentations and statistical analysis. Most recent was Lowland Path Construction Guide and the A-Z of path construction terminology

Reviews for this job by:

Kevin

Sians quality of work and expertise and skills for the various pieces of proofreading work have been excellent throughout. Likewise, Sian has communciated throughout and met our short deadlines. I would be pleased to recommend Sian to others and consider her for future work