Editorial assistant
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I previously worked at the Evening Standard for over 12 years, starting at ES Magazine and then at Homes & Property.
Key skills include: Writing and effective communication skills; excellent organisational and administrative skills; strong research and analytical abilities; time management and ability to meet deadlines; creativity and ability to generate new ideas; ability to work well with others; writing articles for print and online media; creating and curating online content (incl Photoshop); proofreading; weekly budget management and invoice processing.
AUGUST 2016 – SEPTEMBER, 2016
RETAIL WINE ADVISOR AND SALES, MIRABEAU-EN-PROVENCE To deepen my commercial experience of the wine industry, I worked for this award-winning English-born winemaker in Cotignac, Provence. They later featured in my wine columns for the Independent and Evening Standard.
NOVEMBER 2009 - FEBRUARY 2016
ONLINE WRITER AND EDITORIAL, EVENING STANDARD, HOMES AND PROPERTY.
I conducted interviews and wrote about food, wine and spirits. I was responsible for entire story life-cycles: pitching, researching and writing.
I was also required to manage and sub-edit content at a very detailed level:
· rewriting headlines and captions, and reformatting the printed edition for online viewing
· ensuring detailed consistency across all web and social media platforms.
· updating the Customer Management System (CMS)
· image editing in Photoshop.
· compiling design pages
Administration: weekly budgets, invoices, reader giveaways, picture editing.
MARCH 2008 – JULY 2009
CO-FOUNDER, CINAMMON CLOVE CAKES A very early entrant in, the now thriving, market of wheat-free, gluten-free and dairy-free cakes.
Our range was stocked in stores in London and Surrey, including Fresh & Wild (now Wholefoods) branches, Tom’s Deli, in Westbourne Grove, Daunt books and Garson’s in Esher.
I developed recipes and baked all products.
I designed and managed the branding and website.
I ensured regular and strong coverage in national newspapers and magazines such as Marie Claire, Zest, Wedding and the Daily Mail.
MARCH 20O7 – JULY 2008
ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR, ES MAGAZINE
I researched features, conducted celebrity interviews for regular lifestyle, beauty, food and restaurant pages.
The PA role also demanded high-level organisational and execution skills, including managing the department’s accounts and budgets.
2001 - 2004
BA ANCIENT WORLD, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
I graduated with a high 2:1 from UCL – ranked by QS as one of the world’s top 10 universities to study in 2024.
Subjects included Latin, Ancient Greek, Ancient History, Archaeology, Greek and Roman Literature. The Greek & Latin department was ranked 2nd in the UK for research in Classics.
DIPLOMA AWARD IN WINES AND SPIRITS, WSET SCHOOL, LONDON
One of the most prestigious qualifications in the wine field. I have currently completed a total of three (out of six) units – one with ‘merit’.
JULY 2015 AND FEBRUARY 2016
LEVELS 2 AND 3 AWARDS IN WINE AND SPIRITS, WSET SCHOOL, LONDON
I passed both levels with distinction
SEPTEMBER 2012 – JULY 2013
FULL SCIENCE/NUTRITIONAL THERAPY ACCESS COURSE, THE INSTITUTE OF OPTIMUM NUTRITION, RICHMOND
Chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology A-level equivalents, all passed with distinction
