Work experience
Six years on staff at Which? as a Senior Writer and Researcher. Managing research projects, using a variety of research techniques and writing articles for both Which? magazine and Which? online.
Research Executive at the Consumer Analysis Group, working closely with Jan Walsh - three times voted consumer journalist of the year. I managed the research department, commissioned and carried out research, analysed results and wrote consumer reports for clients such as Nestle and Cable and Wireless (Now Virgin Media).
Project Manager for a sustainable travel project at Brighton & Hove City Council. Producing marketing materials, promoting the project to local residents.
Education
- 2:1(hons) degree in Media Studies and Environmental Geography - including a first in qualitative and quantitative research methods and my 8,000 word Individual Research Project.
- 4 A-levels (including English and Media Studies)
- 10 GCSEs
Specialisms
I can turn my hand to any subject but my specialisms are travel, environment, communications technology, health and worldwide consumer rights and issues. For a closer look at my past work
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Key skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to produce high quality work to tight deadlines.
- A thorough, focussed and accurate researcher able to identify key issues and transforming complex research and reports into clear consumer-friendly language.
- A clear, fluid writing style and the ability to adapt my writing style to suit different target audiences.
- Media trained with experience of national TV and radio interviews
