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Lever FoundationCorporate Engagement Manager
Oct. 2019 - Sep. 2023Managing corporate engagement intended to improve the treatment and reduce the suffering of farm animals in Asia through the garnering of corporate policy changes. Specifically, researching and communicating with large food companies who have avoidable cruelty in their supply chain. Facilitating a change in supply chain sourcing by overseeing and providing research and market analysis for international companies.
Lagoon WatersportsFreelance Writer and Professional Sailing Yacht Skipper
Jun. 2019 - Sep. 2019United Kingdom
The Crew CoachFreelance Writer
Jun. 2016 - May. 2017GlobalTailoring CVs for the yachting industry.
Contributing to website blog with specialised yachting industry knowledge and advice.
Promoting Crew Coach training and development courses.
Part of a global team of advisors, specialised and experienced in working in the yachting industry.
Sail-training sabbaticalRYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail)
May. 2016 - Apr. 2017Europe and Middle EastSkippering and crewing on sailing yachts up to 50 feet in Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, the UAE and Portugal.
In charge of crew, passage planning, pilotage, navigation, safety, victualing, managing watch systems. Certificates gained:
Qualified as RYA Yachtmaster Offshore May 2016 RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper exam (tidal)
STCW 2010: personal survival techniques; fire prevention and fire fighting; elementary first aid; personal safety and social responsibility; and security awareness.
RYA Marine Radio certificate
RYA PPR (Professional Practices and Responsibilities)
RYA Day Skipper Theory (2004) and again 2015 with 99% correct
RYA Coastal Skipper Theory with 97% correct
RYA Day Skipper Practical - tidal (2004 and again 2015)
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course - non tidal 2015
Haymarket Media GroupFreelance Writer
Oct. 2015 - Jul. 2018GlobalCreating brand awareness in the Middle East for the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), through technical business writing, current news and in-depth features about HR. Idea creation and writing for People Management Magazine with a readership of 10,000, and generation of news stories for the newsletter, which went out to 14,000 subscribers. cipd.ae
Explorer PublishingEditor / Project Manager
Sep. 2013 - Feb. 2015DubaiEditor/Project Manager on numerous guidebooks for visitors to, and residents of the UAE.
InDesign corrections; proofing; commissioning; liaising with Sales and Retail departments; managing up to six projects simultaneously; working with numerous different cultures.
Writing for web and print for both retail and corporate projects. Also involved with the production of maps and apps.
AFA PressJournalist/Editor
Oct. 2012 - Apr. 2013Madrid Area, SpainResponsible for research on the economies of countries the world over, and subsequent editorial ideas for country focus reports, which were designed to encourage foreign investment. Required a thorough understanding of leading industries and investment opportunities.
Interviews with politicians and CEOs.
Writing and editing in English and Spanish, with some translation work.
Reports produced are distributed with well-known media including The Times, The Independent and El Pais.
Trident CommunicationsEditor
Oct. 2011 - Oct. 2012DubaiLiaised with Emirates Group - our most prestigious client - producing their in-house award-winning employee magazine. Interviewed executive leaders, and demonstrated an understanding of Emirates' sensitivity regarding their brand.
The Report Company in collaboration with The Guardian newspaperFreelance Journalist
May. 2011 - Jul. 2011Project in MaltaHeadhunted for this position through personal recommendations.
Producing reports and features covering significant international developments in economy, finance and sustainable development, for distribution with The Guardian newspaper.
Researching and conducting exclusive interviews with ministers and CEOs and following leads to create new features.
Attending numerous PR events.
Publishing for DevelopmentStaff Writer
Sep. 2010 - Feb. 2020London, United KingdomResearch and write in-depth features and news on sustainable urban development - its implementation and the financing mechanisms behind it - for various publications, including United Cities, Cities Today and Development Finance magazine.
Connect with and interview leading global thinkers on development issues.
Sourcing images, editing and proof-reading.
Nexus PublishingFreelance Staff Writer
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2010Cambridge, United KingdomSuccessfully gained a commission following a confident pitch to the Editor of Global – The International Briefing magazine, due to experience in writing about sustainable development
Produced an analytical feature on the topic of financing water supply in the Mediterranean region, including interviewing leading industry figures within both the public and private sectors
Pressgroup Holdings Europe SASenior Editor/Journalist
Sep. 2008 - Dec. 2009Valencia, SpainContributed significantly to the launch of UN-Habitat’s Urban World magazine, working as a writer, sub-editor and proofreader and was invited to editorial meeting at UN-Habitat Nairobi headquarters.
Generated content ideas, led and attended editorial meetings, wrote in-depth analytical features and news and carried out photographic research.
Conducted interviews with city mayors, private sector CEOs and urban development specialists.
Contributed to publications by The World Bank as a proofreader and wrote news and features for the Inter-American Development Bank’s magazine, Multilateral.
Presented the idea of recruiting interns, and provided them with training.
Established and maintained excellent relationships with clients, industry leaders and non-governmental organisations.
Developed website content and newsletters and proofread publications for UNESCO and the OECD.
Freelance Writer, Editor, Project ManagerWriter and Editor
Jun. 20062024: Affiliate marketing business creation. Embracing the opportunity to learn about SEO while utilising the latest tools: Koala Writer, Bing CoPilot, Neuron Writer and so on. Creating SEO-optimised pages for my project website. Working on white-hat link-building and other techniques to optimise website performance. Researching and creating unique content. Building a website from scratch using Wordpress, Elementor and Generate Press.
Various publishing jobsEditor/Journalist
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2008SpainReporter at Round Town News
Reporter at Euro Weekly
Editor at MadridTouristGuide.com
Editor at InMadrid magazine
Editor at Viva magazine
Section Editor CB Friday newspaper
Private Motor YachtDeckhand/Hostess
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2004MallorcaCrewed on a private 21-metre motor yacht. Responsible for interior and external cleaning, line handling, anchoring, launching the tender, taking guests out in the tender, cooking, and providing local knowledge for owners and guests.
Mallorca FarmhousesLuxury Resort Manager (Costa Blanca, Spain)
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2002Costa Blanca, SpainNetworking with agents and property owners to contract high-standard villas for rent. Taking care of clients' needs and managing staff to ensure cleanliness and safety of villas
Sailing Holidays LtdFlotilla Mate
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2001GreeceSummer season as part of a lead crew of three in the Greek Islands. Guiding a flotilla of 12 yachts. Morning briefings, introduction talk about yacht safety and function, organisation of social events and mini regattas, and assistance to clients with berthing.
Neilson Active HolidaysAdministrator/Flotilla Mate
Feb. 2000 - Nov. 2000GreeceOrganising all shore-based social events for Neilson Activity Holiday clients. Responsible for allocating accommodation and organising airport transfers. Available to resolve all client problems and deal with medical emergencies.
Trained to Competent Crew level and then worked as Flotilla Mate.
Club Pollensa HolidaysVilla Representative
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 1999MallorcaResponsible for 16 luxury villas. Ensuring cleanliness, safety and client satisfaction. Extensive customer service training. Liaising and coordinating with rental agents. Developing good rapport with villa owners. Frequent 'thank you' letters from clients.
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