About me

I'm a veteran web user and builder, with post-graduate design qualifications, who has made a living writing about technology and culture for close to fifteen years. Before that, I was a university lecturer for around five years.

My written work has appeared in computer magazines, broadsheet newspapers and on commercial web sites and has received praise for its clarity, depth and my ability to deliver it on time. As a freelance contractor, I run my own business. I keep my own accounts, manage projects, do research and develop new leads.

In recent years, the focus of my business has shifted towards corporate copywriting - with opportunities to work with Apple, Three Mobile and Ask.com added to my portfolio.

I am currently seeking long term contract employment in a senior role as a copywriter, online editor or content manager. I will consider permanent posts if the right circumstances and package are presented.

Skills

High level of competence with Macintosh (OS X) and PC (DOS and Windows 9*/NT/2K/XP/Vista/7) programming and application environments including;, Word Processing, Office and Desk Top Publishing packages., Graphics and imaging packages (Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator)., Multimedia Authoring including Macromedia Director and Flash to advanced levels., Audio manipulation software including sound samplers, mixers, midi sequencing and trackers., Advanced Web Authoring skills in raw HTML, JavaScript and other Web scripting languages., Familiarity with authoring tools including Adobe Dreamweaver and Microsoft Expression Web Designer, UNIX skills to administrator level, including familiarity with Web server configuration.

Sector Experience

I've been running my own business for over a decade, so have commensurate project management, accounting, lead chasing and business development skills., As a journalist and feature writer, I'm highly literate, articulate and flexible., My expertise in the fields of computing, web and technology, coupled with my experience as a journalist, means that I am able to translate technical concepts into laymans language with ease. I have a broad knowledge in this area and a diverse folder of clippings including a light hearted brochure on the history of search, white papers on mobile telephony and tutorials about online payment systems.

Awards

MA Creative Writing (University of Manchester), MA Communication Design (Manchester Metropolitan University), BA (hons) Communication Studies (Coventry University)

Clients

.net Magazine, Adobe, Apple, Ask.com, Computer Arts, Computer Weekly, Hewlett Packard, Lexus, Mac Format, Macworld, PC Format, PC Plus, Royal bank of Scotland, Somerfield, The Guardian, Three Mobile