Started off creating content as a journalist at the Sunday Mail newspaper where I was to spend 9 years. From there, I joined a telecommunications(company as their Public Relations Officer. In this position, part of my duties was also to create content as I was also responsible for editing the company in-house magazine until the time I took early retirement after 16 years. As well as being media consultant after leaving full time employment I also went into design and printing which led me to teach myself graphic designing , through online tutorials on Publisher, Photoshop and CorelDraw This is in addition to Wordpress which I am very conversant with and have a personal project that I am currently working on. As a vastly experienced Public Relations practitioner, I can also effectively manage social media • I am a committed and hardworking individual who enjoy challenges. • In addition to strong communication skills, I am able to work effectively in a team. • I can also demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills and thrive under pressure. • My drive and ambition is to ensure I am a valuable addition to any company. • High personal integrity, and able to relate to and create trust in all. KEY COMPETENCES • Content Development  Sales and Marketing Communications  Feature writing  Report Writing  Writing for the Media • Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, Youtbe, Instagram, Tumblr • Media / Stakeholder Management/Relations • Editing • Proof-reading • Research • Video and Photography SKILLS • Good writing and editing skills. • Good interviewing skills. • Lateral and strategic thinking skills. • Conceptual thinking and analytical skills. • Relationship building skills. • Strong people skills. • Good organisational and project management skills. • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) • Online publishing.