Tessa Drysdale

RESUME TESSA DRYSDALE --www.plasticlipstik.com Based in Australia. ________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (Writing), minor in journalism (Edith Cowan University- Bachelor of Psychology (Edith Cowan University-) Freelance Writing Experience Scoop Magazine freelance feature article - Perth, Western Australia, 2009 OfSubstance (Bi-monthly) – freelance writer (2010 -2012) Groove Magazine – freelance music journalist (2006 - 2008) X-press Magazine – Live reviews/CD reviews (2005 - 2008) Nova Magazine (Holistic Health/Lifestyle magazine) – reviews, feature articles -) West Australian Newspaper - health writer/news reporter, Mind & Body lift out, 2005, Perth, WA Information for Action, proofreader, volunteer (newsletter) Leederville, Perth, WA. Sept. – Oct 2005 Fiend Magazine, reviews, features/ band interviews, February- Melbourne, VIC www.fiend-magazine.com (quarterly publication) The Finishing Touch Magazine, interior design writer, 2003 – 2004, Perth, WA Metro Seven Magazine, horoscope columnist, 2003 – 2004, Melbourne, VIC Focus On Magazine, health writer, 2005 - Perth, WA www.focus-on.com.au reAKT Magazine, health writer, Perth, WA. (volunteer), www.reAKT.com.au Sexy Living magazine, health writer, 2005, Canada Floe Magazine, Canada, etiquette columnist, 2005, www.floemagazine.com CorpAssit, copywriter, (newsletter), 2005, Perth, WA, www.corpassist.com.au Eagle Global Logistics, copywriter (media/events write up) July 2005, Perth, WA. Editorial/Website Content Management Positions Cancer Support WA 8 March 2013 – 13 March 2014 Proofreading the quarterly wellness news magazine Preparation of the weekly newsletter and events newsletter Preparation of client services budget Updating website with new content with health and lifestyle products. Copywriting of products for the website Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Canberra (contract) January 2011 – May 2011 Planning, development, promotion, management and conduct of the programs in the AIQS National Education Program. Co-ordinate and publish the AJECB Co-ordinate, publish and distribute the Tertiary Course Guide. Co-ordinate, edit and publish the AIQS text, manuals and practice notes including the ASMM and ACMM. Provide policy advice to the CEO and relevant committees about ways to increase entry to the quantity surveying profession. Department of Psychiatry - Royal Perth Hospital (Perth, WA) December 2008 - April 2010 Developed/uploaded education calendar & images onto the departments education webpage on the hospitals intranet site Designed monthly newsletter promoting upcoming education within department Converted images and drawings into digital images as/when required Typeset and used colour separation as/when required Collected & developed appropriate text/images for education invites Created PDFs of flyers and calendars Created hyperlinks on departments intranet of upcoming events Conscious Living Magazine (Perth, WA) Nov 2004 to Feb 2005 Assistant Editor/Website Production Manager Harambee Magazine Health and Lifestyle Editor Jan 2002 - April 2004 Edith Cowan University, (Perth, WA) Typesetting/newspaper layout Sourcing images Proofreading content Writing content (feature stories, product reviews) Assigning content to freelancers Interviewing bands Editing newspaper Perth Weekly Magazine (Perth, WA) November 2000 – May 2001 Editorial Assistant