Experience

Atlas Knowledge, a Mintra company

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Co-ordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom



Johnston Press

• Reporter

  • May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Buchan Observer, Peterhead Highly competent news and features writer Provide variety of exclusives and front page stories Interviewing variety of clients on a daily basis Dealing regularly with local businesses, government, emergency services, community groups and have developed good rapport with sources Attained proficiency in using Atex/Adobe In Copy, InDesign, Media Grid and working to 'shapes' Solely responsible for all court correspondence Responsible for promoting news through social networking… Show more Highly competent news and features writer Provide variety of exclusives and front page stories Interviewing variety of clients on a daily basis Dealing regularly with local businesses, government, emergency services, community groups and have developed good rapport with sources Attained proficiency in using Atex/Adobe In Copy, InDesign, Media Grid and working to 'shapes' Solely responsible for all court correspondence Responsible for promoting news through social networking include Twitter Developing confidence in approaching new contacts and collecting information through vox pops Writing news pieces and features published with by line Show less



Herald and Times Group

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Reporter

  • Feb 2010 - Apr 2010

  Evening Times/The Herald, Glasgow Six week work experience placement during 3rd year of degree Gained valuable insight into working within the media industry Assisted Senior Reporters and Editors in gathering information and contacting sources Conducted interviews via telephone and in person Developed good rapport with sources Developed confidence in approaching members of the public through vox pops News pieces and features published with by line Gained competence in using Abode In Copy



Aberdeen Journals

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trainee Reporter (work exp)

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2008

  Evening Express, Aberdeen. Week long voluntary work experience Gained understanding of roles of working journalist Introduction to and competence in collecting vox pops



Aberdeen City Council

• Studio Assistant

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

  citymoves dancespace, Aberdeen Registered and processed dancers for classes Liaised with instructors to arrange class timetable and payment Created timetables and flyers publicising events Arranged for equipment and props Contact and inform clients of rehearsals by phone and letter

• Clerical Assistant

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Aberdeen Central Library, Aberdeen Corresponded with members advising of late fees and charges Dealt with enquiries by phone Responsible for sending and receiving of mail Designing flyers and leaflets for library services Informing City Councillors of meetings by phone and letter