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    Alexander Evans

    Alexander Evans

    Copywriter, Proofreader, Transcriber, Data Analyst

    Maidstone, United Kingdom

    PRIMARY ROLE: My main professional occupation is as an Auditor, but I have also had the opportunity to gain expertise in many other skill areas, especially: Copywriting...Read morePRIMARY ROLE:

    My main professional occupation is as an Auditor, but I have also had the opportunity to gain expertise in many other skill areas, especially:

    Copywriting - Over 5 years of professional and on-the-job training received, including writing for Digital Media (website reviews, on-line training materials, etc). I am highly literate with an advanced vocabulary and I have assisted in the development of many types of House Style for the private and public sectors.

    Proofreading - Freelance work since 2002, plus over 7 years professional experience. I am an extremely meticulous proofreader with a sharp eye for the smallest errors, and understand how crucial appropriate and competent use of language is for the perception of any organisation.

    Transcription - I have minuted and transcribed high-level corporate and public meetings for over 8 years.

    Data Analysis and Administration - 2 degrees with substantial portions in advanced statistical analysis and database creation/management, experience with numerous varied datasets; advanced analysis in Excel.

    Area Covered: Kent, London, Southern Spain
    Industry: Media
    Employees: 1


    Work Experience
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    Summary: Please see my LinkedIn profile for a detailed experience summary:
    http://uk.linkedin.com/in/alexjevans12345
    Job Title: International Partner Auditor
    Company: Infor
    Description: Project to conduct full business review audits of Channel Partner companies based internationally (EMEA, APAC, NA, LA). Independent site inspections, interviews, analysis of all aspects of business.
    From:01/Feb/2011

    Job Title: Company Researcher / Contract Specialist
    Company: Infor
    Description: - Specialist Client Investigation service for License Management Organisation (LMO).
    - Research Client Company Histories worldwide: trace mergers/acquisitions of legal entities and internal reorganisations of MNCs; report contractual implications whilst liaising with legal team.
    - Leverage Negotiations with CEOs in EMEA.
    - Uncover contractual Assignment opportunities for LMO Vice-Presidents.
    - FY '09 Award - "Outstanding Performance".
    - Designer and Author of Policy and Process Documentation.
    From:01/Jun/2008 To:01/Feb/2011

    Job Title: Copywriter
    Company: Freelance
    Description: - Freelance Copywriting / Editing: Commercial websites and digital Media - Sales, Travel and Financial literature, Technical documentation.
    - Supplemented with proofreading, indexing, pagination, tabulation, typesetting, etc.
    From:01/Apr/2007 To:01/Jan/2011

    Job Title: Specialist Examiner
    Company: Edexcel
    Description: - Mark 40,000+ responses bi-annually for Economics and Geography GCE papers.
    - Confidentiality / independent workload management.
    - Team Supervisor promotion offered due to meticulousness.
    From:01/Apr/2006 To:01/Jan/2011

    Job Title: Assistant to Head of Capital Projects, KCC Property Group
    Company: KCC
    Description: 3 Primary (and Simultaneous) Responsibilities:

    PA to Head of Capital Projects / Team Co-ordinator:
    - Organised and Minuted high-level meetings with Consultants, Contractors, KCC Members.
    - Training procurement for Consultancies; supervision of KCC Young Apprentices.
    - Recruitment: interviewed PM Assistants, managed Support Team meetings/rotas.

    Documentation Manager:
    - Authored Technical Documents in 'Practice Manual', to guide Project Managers, External Contractors and Consultants.
    - Designed all Digital "Regulation & Technical Bulletin" resources and Project Monitoring system.
    - Researched and reported on Legal and Regulatory issues of multi-£m KCC Projects.

    Ecological Officer:
    - Ecological Services procurement for all Large Capital Projects.
    - Liased with Consultants to report on Ecological issues; Responsible for Negotiation of prices with Consultants.
    From:01/Apr/2007 To:01/May/2008

    Job Title: Project Co-ordinator, Proofreader and Sub-editor
    Company: Ennisfield
    Description: - Professional training received in Proofreading, Sub-editing and Copywriting, as well as excellent Project Management Experience.
    - Example Projects: Series of Travel Finance Books, Technical Documentation, Local Authority Marketing, Interim Reports for FTSE-listed companies.
    - Managed multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
    - Evaluated suppliers, organised enquiry responses, wrote Contracts and Schedules, responsible for Invoice checking and processing, etc.
    From:01/Jul/2006 To:01/Apr/2007

    Job Title: Bar / Floor Manager
    Company: The Swan on the Green Pub
    Description: - Managed floor/bar staff, stock taking, etc. at Michelin-starred award-winning Gastro-pub.
    - Filling gaps between BSc and MA.
    From:01/Jan/2002 To:01/Jul/2006

    Job Title: GIS Co-ordinator
    Company: Kent Top Temps
    Description: - Temped at KCC Passenger Transport Unit.
    - GIS data management, customer service, telephones, inter-agency coordination.
    - Creative input into designing new electronic transport (GIS) internet systems.
    From:01/Jan/2006 To:01/Mar/2006

    Job Title: Support Staff (Part Time to help fund MA course)
    Company: Disability Resource Centre, Exeter University
    Description: - Customer service (both telephones & meeting/greeting).
    - Responsible for client and account database upgrade, postal services; high level of discretion/confidentiality necessary.
    - Administration and general duties.
    From:01/Apr/2005 To:01/Oct/2005

    Job Title: GIS Co-ordinator
    Company: Kent Top Temps
    Description: - Temped at KCC Passenger Transport Unit.
    - GIS data management, customer service, telephones, inter-agency coordination.
    - Creative input into designing new electronic transport (GIS) internet systems.
    From:01/Apr/2004 To:01/Nov/2004

    Job Title: Estimator
    Company: Armourcoat Surface Finishes
    Description: - Priced £m construction projects globally.
    - Negotiated prices with Clients and Suppliers.
    - Delivered financial reports to Executive team.
    - Trained in Sales techniques and Marketing.
    - Coordinated with International private/public clients (EMEA / NA) to accommodate changing budgets or demands.
    From:01/Jun/2003 To:01/Dec/2003

    Job Title: BSc Field Research
    Company: University College London
    Description: - Full funding received for independent research of 'informal' settlements surrounding the urban epicentre of the Zapatista Movement.
    - Conducted surveys and interviews with residents of politically active, deprived barrios ("shanty towns"), virtually closed off to "outsiders".
    - Presented research intentions to entire communities in 3 barrios to gain trust.
    - Liased with the Professors and Doctorate Students of ECOSUR, Mexico.
    From:01/May/2002 To:01/Sep/2002

    Job Title: Marketing / Sales Rep
    Company: Cobra Communications
    Description: - Cold-calling B2B sales door to door, whilst on GAP year.
    From:01/Jun/2000 To:01/Oct/2000

    Job Title: Head Grill Chef
    Company: Hogs Breath Cafe - Gold Coast
    Description: - Head grill chef whilst on GAP year.
    From:01/Jan/2000 To:01/Jun/2000

    Job Title: Marketing / Telesales Rep
    Company: Epilogue Limited
    Description: - Cold-calling B2B door to door sales experience whilst on GAP year.
    From:01/Oct/1999 To:01/May/2000

    Job Title: Head Cook
    Company: The World's End Pub
    Description: - Promoted to cook from KP due to Head Chef's retirement - handled all orders in the open kitchen of a busy Scottish pub.
    From:01/Jun/1999 To:01/Oct/1999



    Education
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    Summary: University:
    MA in Middle East Studies with Arabic, University of Exeter (Full Distinction for Thesis)
    BSc in Geography/Anthropology, UCL - University College London (Upper Division 2:1)

    College:
    ABBB A-Levels, 9 A/A*s GCSE

    In-house Courses:
    Professional Proofreading, Sub-Editing and Copy-writing Training
    Advanced Excel Statistical Analysis
    Powerpoint Presentation
    Assertive Communication
    Health & Safety
    Degree: MA
    Field of Study: Middle East Studies
    University / College: University of Exeter (MA)
    From:01/Jan/2004 To:01/Jan/2006

    Degree: BSc
    Field of Study: Geography
    University / College: University College London (BSc)
    From:01/Jan/2000 To:01/Jan/2003

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