Born and bred in the land of meat pies and footy (although unfortunately not a fan of either), I have recently relocated from Melbourne to Sydney. A word nerd from way back, I have a passion for all things written and an eagle eye for an errant apostrophe. My hobbies include travel, cooking and entertaining, the arts, fitness, camping and most outdoor pursuits.
My journalistic career unofficially began in 1995 as a work experience student at the Herald Sun, after winning the paper’s inaugural Junior Journalist Award. An interest in social justice and its interaction with the machinery of government and business subsequently led me to study law at university, but after a brief stint in legal practice I returned to my first love - writing.
I have an unerring commitment to quality in all of my editorial endeavours. Underpinning this commitment is my recognition of the need to achieve optimal business outcomes without compromising editorial integrity. To read a selection of unsolicited accounts of my work ethic and dedication to editorial quality, see the section on testimonials.
Employment history in a nutshell …
Experienced writer, editor and sub-editor
- Editor – Marketing magazine (Nov 2006 – Dec 2007) www.marketingmag.com.au
Features editor – Marketing magazine (Sep 2004 – Nov 2006)
- Editor – ‘Welcome To …’ series of five-star hotel guest guides (Sep 2004 – Nov 2006)
www.welcome-to.com
- Chief sub-editor at Niche Media and staff writer for Marketing magazine (May 2004 – Sep 2004)
- Freelance writer – Victorian Lifestyle magazine (Jan 2002 – May 2004)
- Sub-editor – Brief, the periodical publication of the National Product Liability Association (May – Dec 2003)
- Sub-editor – Victorian Lifestyle magazine (Jan 2002 – Feb 2003)
- Freelance writer – Herald Sun (1995 – 1996)
Qualified lawyer
- Articled clerk/lawyer at top-tier law firm Allens Arthur Robinson (Mar 2003 – April 2004)
- Admitted to legal practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in April 2004
Other relevant experience
2007 Online editor and author of website redevelopment plan – Marketing magazine
2007 Master of Ceremonies for the bi-monthly Direct Marketing Forum, sponsored by Monash University
2005 – 2006 Communications officer for not-for-profit group Young Professionals for Charity
Services
- Feature writing
- Copywriting
- Business writing
- Proofreading and editing
Areas of specialisation
- Marketing
- Tourism/travel
- Law
- Lifestyle/general interest
Although my writing has been mainly focused on these areas, I am more than happy to consider briefs outside of these topics.
