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CURRICULUM VITAE

Summary

  • I have been a writer and editor for more than 20 years. 

  • My greatest skill is writing about complex subjects using simple, easy-to-understand language.

  • Currently working as a journalist in the aged care sector. 

  • Independent, ethical and hard working.

  • Seeking to use my writing skills in the technology industry.

 

Work history 

Journalist, HelloCare – 2018–present

  • I write articles for HelloCare covering all aspects of aged care, from regulation and dementia research through to personal stories about residents and staff.

  • For each article, I am responsible for concept development, research, writing, image selection, online publishing and social media posts.

  • I’ve established a wide network of contacts within the industry.

  • I am required to work independently; I work remotely and have daily deadlines.

  • I liaise with clients for paid stories, including concept development, writing, approvals and publishing.

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Journalist, The Real Estate Conversation – 2015–2018

  • Wrote and published online content for a real estate website. 

  • Commissioned articles from industry experts. 


  • Curated daily ‘news roundup’ of topical articles. 


  • Liaised with freelancers to workshop story ideas and provide editorial support. 


  • Liaised with clients for paid stories. 


  • Established contacts with industry leaders and business partners. 


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Managing editor, Macquarie Bank – 2004–2009

  • Edited equities and economics research for institutional investors.

  • Edited articles written by non-native-English speakers.

  • Developed a strong understanding of economics and financial markets. 


  • Managed a team of editors, including night editors. 


  • Managed Macquarie Bank’s research publishing templates, including programming updates, testing and rollout. 


  • Managed rollout of publishing templates to global offices. 


  • Managed global rebrand of Macquarie Research, requiring liaison with designers, and collaboration with senior executives. 


  • Presented finance news on Macquarie Bank’s digital TV channel. 

 

Editor, CommSec – 1999–2003

  • Edited economic reports and equities research for a retail audience. 


  • Wrote market summaries for retail investors. 


  • Presented market news for television and radio, including Channel 10, Sky News and the ABC. 


  • Conducted CEO interviews, including with Ziggy Switkowski (then Telstra), Paul Little (Toll Holdings) and David Morgan (Commonwealth Bank). 


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       Equities writer, CommSec 


  • Re-wrote equities market research for retail investors. 

 

Editorial coordinator, Dun & Bradstreet – 1995–1999

  • Wrote and edited company profiles for business directories. 


  • Coordinated production of yearbooks. 

 

       Business analyst, Dun & Bradstreet 


  • Interviewed small business owners.

  • Compiled credit reports. 


 

Education

1994: Graduate Diploma of Commerce, UNSW

1989–1991: Bachelor of Arts, University of Sydney 

 

Community 

2014: Volunteer ethics teacher 

2020: Initiated a community book club

 

References

Referee contact details are available upon request.

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