About me

A driven project manager, picture editor, researcher and line manager with more than ten years' experience in magazine publishing and websites. A motivated and hard working individual with a wide experience that can deliver on multiple on-going projects. Exceptional when working to tight deadlines and budgets. An accomplished team leader with clear communication, negotiating and problem solving skills. Thrives in the busy and demanding atmosphere of the workplace.

- Managing projects and driving the team from start to completion

- Budget management

- Fees negotiator

- Scheduling; ensure the magazine production runs to schedule

- Project management with overseas colleagues

- Co-ordinating with internal and external departments

- Leading the day-to-day operations of the picture desk

- Making sure deadlines were met to a high standard

- Extensive picture research for a variety of themes

- Image retouching

- Commissioning photographers and illustrators; brief writing

- Extensive copyright knowledge for print and online

- Developing strong relationships with photographers, illustrators and other third parties

- Team reviews

- Interviewing and hiring when needed

- Digital Asset Management (DAM)

- CMS (Content Management System)

- Smartsheet