Over ten years of experience in a communications role for (most recently) a community development network, and a counselling charity. During that time, I have proofread and copyedited published reports, technical advisory papers, articles, formal letters, and pamphlets. I have also proofread fiction and newspaper articles as a freelancer.
I write with flair and an instinctive command of grammar, and I am adept at shifting styles to communicate effectively with different audiences.
I have written website articles, case studies, reports, presentations, press releases, scripts, reviews, tenders, letters, e-bulletins, and proposals. Using third party software and online applications, I have designed and written marketing literature, pamphlets, promotional copy, biographies, and electoral pledges.
I also write a blog about herbalism and foraging (https://herbal-urban.com/)
Niche topics include health & wellbeing (mental health, suicide prevention, nutrition), music, community development and herbalism.
Areas of specialty
Proofreading academic papers and technical content (including references)
Proofreading fiction with vernacular-heavy dialogue
Editing website copy
Writing brochures, and flyers
Creating e-newsletters
Writing and editing articles
Writing case studies
Writing press releases
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paul McVeigh, writer; https://paulmcveighwriter.com (October ’22)
Proofreading ten short stories commissioned by BBC Radio 4
The Light newspaper (November ’21-present)
Proofreading and light copyediting
Development Trusts NI (Belfast, NI)
Communications & Membership Officer (May 2017 – present)
All communications from and through DTNI staff to DTNI membership network. The circulation of member communications. Management of all DTNI public-facing communications facilities, including:
social media posts
email marketing
website maintenance and content provision
op-ed pieces
press releases
bi-monthly e-bulletin
conference reports
promotion of training and events provided by DTNI and its members
copyediting and proofreading of content supplied by third parties (e.g., academic papers, reports, technical advisory papers)
design of e-flyers, promotional materials, and online marketing (e.g., for events)
engagement with third party service providers, including designers, printers, and video production companies
Contact NI, Belfast, NI
PR & Marketing Assistant (July 2009 – May 2017)
Promotion of the Lifeline suicide prevention helpline to health officials, community organisations and citizens across NI. Management of Contact social media accounts. Promotion of training and events. Blog posts. Conference reports.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER, Jordanstown, NI
Bsc Hons Applied Psychology – May 1997
OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in the annotation of documents using Adobe or Microsoft software, or Google Docs.
MS Office suite (incl. Paint 3D)
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
Website creation & maintenance (Wordpress, Wix, Drupal)
General Certificate in Proofreading (Proofread Anywhere)
