Experience

RWS Group

• United Kingdom
• Translation and Localization
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Manager (Patent Search, Watch & Documentation)

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  My current position has seen an increase in client involvement, business development and ensuring high quality standards are met internally.

• Senior Patent Searcher

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2014

  In addition to searching duties, the role involved the following:- Preparation of quotations for clients- Checking of other searchers strategies and reports/results- Specialising in name, design and landscape searches in addition to subject matter searches (patentability, FTO, validity) in mechanical, automotive and general engineering

• Patent Searcher

  • Oct 1997 - Dec 2000

  Position initially focused on conducting searches of technical literature, patents & designs at The British Library using fiche and bound copies. Searches primarily in mechanical and general engineering fields.



Mobile Game Faqs

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2004 - May 2011

  Took a hands-on approach to virtually all aspects of the company/website during the heyday of mobile java gaming.Created SEO strategies for www.mobilegamefaqs.com and cross-integration between the site and Facebook, Twitter & YouTube Involved in selling advertising on the site and liaising with PR representatives from game developers/publishers for press releases and sneak previews.Optimising the site for affiliate salesDaily updates of news/game reviewsRepresented the site at numerous conferences and exhibitions