Experience

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  Silverbird | A global business account

  • Norwich, England, United Kingdom

  • Supply Chain Specialist

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Norwich, England, United Kingdom

    Writing for Silvervird - an enabler of cross border payments for importers & exporters. Using my expertise in writing about supply chain topics, I provide insight to SMEs looking to participate in the global economy. The intersection of global trade and the friction supply chain issues/geopolitics and force majeure events can place on international companies is the area my articles will primarily focus on.

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  IMPA - The International Marine Purchasing Association

  • Xiamen, Fujian, China

  • Asia correspondent

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Xiamen, Fujian, China

    Writing briefing papers and articles on supply chain related matters within Asia for IMPA publications such as Marine Trader. Some other topics as and when required.

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  Tech For Good

  • Norwich

  • Managing Editor

    • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Norwich

    Tech For Good exists to highlight how new technologies are bringing positive change to the world around us.

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  Digital Bulletin - A thing for technologists

  • Norwich

  • Managing Editor

    • Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
    • Norwich

    Digital Bulletin is a rich-media platform for business technology leaders and industry professionals. Through its website and wide portfolio of channels, Digital Bulletin is a first-choice platform for organisations and their thought leaders to engage a proven high-value audience around the world.

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  Road Haulage Association (RHA)

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Journalist

    • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    I briefly worked at the 18th largest trade association in the UK, where I was responsible for the company Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn social media accounts as well as contributing industry updates to the website and news app.

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  Supply Management magazine

  • Supply chain journalist

    • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

    Currently writing for Supply Management, the official magazine of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), published by Haymarket Media Group.

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  Supply Chain Digital

  • Supply chain writer

    • Mar 2018 - Aug 2022

    I have freelanced for the Supply Chain digital brand on two separate occasions, in 2018, and then again in 2020. The management at this company always know they can rely on me for fast, accurate copy from a specialist supply chain writer.

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  Procurement Leaders™ - Global Intelligence Network

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Journalist

    • Nov 2015 - Aug 2022
    • London, United Kingdom

    I pitch and write case studies for the website and magazine, utilising my supply chain, procurement and logistics knowledge coupled with my contacts in these sectors.

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  myfootballwriter.com

  • Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Featured Columnist

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2021
    • Norwich, United Kingdom

    Writing columns on all things Norwich City on an autonomous basis, after being signed on a bosman free transfer by Gary Gowers, after Rick Waghorn had asked me back in my hectic university days. It's rather fun and the MFW posts always gets a very strong reaction on Twitter!

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  Sportsbeat/News Associates

  • East of England

  • Freelance Journalist

    • Feb 2015 - May 2021
    • East of England

    Sportsbeat provides news distribution services to a number of sports events, guaranteeing coverage across a network of newspaper clients and a growing number of websites that also subscribe to its copy service.I have provided copy for the Football League Paper & Non-League Paper.

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  Press Gazette

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Guest blogger

    • Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
    • London, United Kingdom

    I detailed the qualitative findings of the research project I was undertaking at Newcastle University in this piece. Officially partnering with the Press Gazette's Duopoly Campaign, I then invited readers to submit their answers in a survey surrounding business models in journalism.

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  BizClik Media

  • Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Writer

    • Mar 2018 - May 2018
    • Norwich, United Kingdom

    Back contributing content for the parent company of Supply Chain Digital on a temporary freelance basis, two and a half years after leaving my role as Editor. Will also file copy for other BizClik media publications such as Manufacturing Global and Business Chief Europe as and when necessary.Contacts- feel free to message about content collaboration opportunities.

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  White Paper Labs

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Author

    • Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
    • London, United Kingdom

    Using my previous experience in this sector, I have authored my first White Paper on the digital supply chain in healthcare.

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  Hayters Teamwork

  • East of England

  • Sports Journalist (freelance)

    • Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
    • East of England

    Similar to my work for Sportsbeat, but Hayters supplies to national print titles such as the Daily Telegraph. I managed to get a byline in the Daily Telegraph on my first job in February 2016.

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  Euroasia Industry

  • Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Writer

    • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Norwich, United Kingdom

    Building upon my previous published work with B2B/corporate media and trade magazines, I had been writing for Euroasia Industry magazine on a casual basis.My specialist experience writing about the supply chain, logistics and procurement sectors came in useful for this client. My versatility means I was able to cover food & drink, manufacturing and sustainable business topics, such is my knowledge of these areas.

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  Sports World Magazine

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

  • Media Account Manager (Freelance)

    • Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Sports World Magazine is a quarterly publication from Sport Atlantic Media Ltd delivered on a seasonal basis, as well as key local distributions all over the world for the benefit of the clubs we profile to ensure, both locally and nationally, our message is received.

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  WDM Group

  • Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Editor of Supply Chain Digital

    • Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Norwich, United Kingdom

    Based in the UK office in Norwich. My job role included being the editor of Supply Chain Digital. I successfully built up the brand credibility to the point where it was the go to magazine for business executives in this sector. I wrote and edited company profiles for a range of WDM Group publications ensuring copy was produced to a consistently high standard. I contributed to other editorial content such as news stories, events, trade shows and press releases while maintaining a positive team-focused attitude.One of the key aspects of my role was the interviewing of CEO's and senior personnel from a range of industries and territories across the world.

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  Contributoria

  • Worldwide

  • Freelance Journalist and collaborator

    • Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
    • Worldwide

    Contributoria, a division of the Guardian Media Group, is an independent journalism community. The platform enables journalists and writers to collaborate on all aspects of the writing process, including commissioning, editing and publication.

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  Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC

  • PR & Comms Manager

    • Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

    Since the age of 16 or 17 I have been writing match reports for my first, and home town rugby club.Last season (2013-14) was my first campaign back from university and the new head coach recognised my skill-set and utilised me to become more closely involved; writing all 1st xv match reports I was able to display my writing skills online and in the local newspaper every week. I also took control of the social media for the club including Twitter and Facebook.Now I am the PR & Communications manager going forward into the 2014-15 season. I am continuing to bring depth and professionalism to the role, which I am trusted to carry out relatively autonomously.I am currently orchestrating media relations, planning to submit press releases regarding new signings and the creation of new teams, constructing editorials for Rugby Magazines as well as doing my regular in-season work writing the match reports and overseeing the club Twitter feed and official Facebook page.I do all this alongside being an enthusiastic and hard-working member of the 1st xv squad, always trying my best to develop my game and relishing the opportunity to exceed the expectations placed on me.

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  Kid's Square, Thailand

  • Bangkok, Thailand

  • Teacher of English (TEFL)

    • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Bangkok, Thailand

    I am currently enjoying the beginning of my gap year in Bangkok, Thailand. I am working as a teacher of English as a foreign language (TEFL) to Kindergarten ages 3 to 6yrs to begin with. Once again, I am using my excellent people skills and effective communication to not only enhance my CV, but also aid some children's development as good communicators in the English language.

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  Sportsbyte

  • Reporter, sub-editor

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

    Since it's inception I have worked for Sportsbyte Sunderland; a student run website from the University of Sunderland. We were in a shortlist of three publications for NUS Student Media of the Year in 2012 and were highly commended. I have produced articles from Euro 2012, transfer dealine windows and rugby in the North East.

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  Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club

  • New Media Journalist

    • Jan 2013 - May 2013

    Newcastle Falcons TV was reborn with the help of myself during the second half of the RFU Championship season. This involved me interviewing the Falcons players for match previews and reviews as well as taking part in the matchday media team in the early stages of the project. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity of working in such a professional environment where I feel the experience has further enhanced my capabilities as a journalist.

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  The National Student

  • United Kingdom

  • Student Writer

    • Apr 2011 - Apr 2013
    • United Kingdom

    I was selected by my journalism faculty to be a Sunderland Uni representative and become a writer for the National Student. Juggling my other writing and broadcasting commitments, I managed to write from everything from woman's BUCS rugby, to comedy reviews of the likes of Chris Ramsey....to an exclusive interview with Rudimental on their new album.A great experience that allowed me the opportunity to diversify and break out from the usual subjects. Comedy, music and the Arts in general is something that is another great interest to me and I would love to explore this and write/be involved in these areas some more one day..........for example I would like to appear or attend at the Edinburgh Fringe!

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  Shoot Magazine

  • Football writer

    • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

    I wrote League One previews for Shoot magazine every week throughout the football season. I think this underlines my commitment to sports journalism.

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  Daily Mail

  • Derry Street, London

  • Work Experience

    • Nov 2012 - Nov 2012
    • Derry Street, London

    One week work experience on Mailsport.