About me

I am an accredited proof-reader with a nationally recognised qualification who has worked successfully with a number of clients and organisations, providing proofing, editing and writing services, producing top quality material. In addition, I have a background and wealth of experience in project management, public sector funding and many other private sector business environments and sectors. This unique combination of skills and professional knowledge means that you can be assured I know instinctively what needs to be delivered.

Professional:

I have a background in project management and public sector-funded contract management. I have worked in the public sector for many years, in the area of local government regeneration.

Specialist knowledge: public sector funding; local government regeneration issues; European funding; adult learning and skills; new business start-up; new media industry; digital and creative sector.

Some organisations and projects I have worked with:

bmedi@ - a network of new-media, digital and creative businesses
The National Media Museum
Management of the Women Build West Yorkshire project funded by the European Skills Fund
Project and Contract Management for the Northern Way programme
Bradford College
Bradford Council City Centre Management - Heritage Open Days
Bradford Council Regeneration

Recent Training:

Proofreading by Distance Learning - The Publishing Training Centre, London (November 2007)
Putting words into Plain English (March 2008)
Grammar at Work - The Publishing Training Centre (April 2008)

Academic:

First Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in Literature
MA English Literature
Specialist subjects: contemporary fiction; literary theory and criticism; the dramatic text; women's poetry; the plays of Caryl Churchill and the historical novels of Jeanette Winterson.