CHRIS HAVLERBARRETT
FREELANCE JOURNALIST AND WRITER
WORK BACKGROUND
Journalist
Latin American Political Affairs | 2020-present
MY BACKGROUND
Latin American Political Affairs and culture
specialist, based in Mexico City.
Extensive writing experience, with hundreds
of clients in a range of fields., including ghost
and copy-writing, translation and reporting.
- Reporting on breaking events, and providing in-depth analysis of events in Central and Latin
America, with an emphasis on both human storytelling and investigative work.
- Providing perspective-driven, thoughtful insights into local events, of both national and transnational significance.
- Using an excellent network of news service contacts, local experience and knowledge, I have been a
contributor to various major and well-respected international publications, including The
Independent and Index On Censorship.
- Drawing on skills learned as a translator and ghostwriter to create informative news in short
timeframes.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Excellent written communication. Strong
interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and via
alternative formats. Engaging storyteller with
years of experience in a diverse range of
professional fields.
Ghostwriter
Freelance | 2015- present
- Creating high-quality material for internal and marketing use. In addition to standard writing issues, I
have also designed and implemented redesigns of material, becoming a catalyst for positive change and
ensuring that all output is at the highest standard - and the most functional and beneficial - that it can
possibly be.
- Ghostwriting a variety of forms of literature, working closely with clients to create a finished product
that met their unique requirements, in an environment where high-pressure, short-turnaround writing
interventions were required.
REACH ME AT:
Mobile: -
Email:-Address: Higuera 22, Departamento 19, Mexico
City Mexico 04000
- Producing technical literature for digital startups, supporting and informing potential investors, users
and employees, including full tech 'white paper' creation and support for several different
cryptocurrencies. .
Translator
Freelance | 2014-present
- A variety of roles in a range of context, translation for major international corporations, retaining an
extensive list of clients and companies.
- Extensive technical work, particularly in fast-paced medical environments put an emphasis on the
need for immediate, accurate work in potentially life-or-death situations.
University of Hull
BA (Hons) Spanish and Translation Studies
MA Translation Studies,-
