I am a native English speaker, fluent in German, seeking a job in Austria. I would love to find employment as an editor, subeditor, copywriter or English teacher or in a customer service field.
I have a strong background in Marketing and Communications, particularly as an Editor, Subeditor and copywriter. My communication skills are excellent and I have extensive experience in customer service positions.
Please find attached my resume, with details of my achievements and work experience.
Education History, Qualifications & other additional information:
Level of Education:
Bachelor
2000-July 2006: Bachelor of Arts (Languages) (Honours), University of Sydney
First Class Honours in Germanic Studies
Majors: English, German
Minors: Linguistics, Political Economy
Austrian Embassy Prize for thesis on Elfriede Jelinek’s play Bambiland
Jan-Feb 2003: DAAD Scholarship to Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany
March-June 2003: Exchange at University of Vienna, Austria
1999: Higher School Certificate (Abitur), Penrith High School, NSW
University Admissions Index: 99.00 out of 100
Premier’s Medal for the top grade in Comparative Literature
Australian Students Prize
Elected Positions
2002 Honorary Treasurer, Education Officer,
Student Representative Council, University of Sydney
2001 Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Representative,
University of Sydney
2002 Member of National Education Committee,
National Union of Students
Skills
• Fluent in German
• Typing speed: 63wpm
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• High proficiency in:
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Visio
- Outlook
- MS Project
- Photoshop
- Quark Express
- Endnote
• Advanced skills in both Windows and Macintosh operating Systems, including Windows XP and OS X
Work History & Experience:
Years of Work Experience:
3 to 5 Years
Dec 2007 – present Senior Editor, Digital and Print Media Office, University of Sydney
Responsibilities:
• Produce the Annual Report for the University of Sydney
- source information from high-level departments in the University including the Vice-Chancellor’s office
- select material, edit, check facts and proofread
- coordinate the extensive approvals process
- liaise with designers
• Manage workload of two staff: Web Editor and Writer/Subeditor
• Write marketing material including advertising copy and copy for print and web
• Coordinate the production of faculty handbooks including staff training and technical support
• Write, edit and proof written material for prospectuses, brochures, pamphlets and the University website
• Maintain the University Style Guide and ensure University publications conform to corporate branding and style.
May–Nov 2007 Database Publishing Editor, Publications Office, University of Sydney
Responsibilities:
• Produce 17 faculty handbooks
• Proofread and edit faculty handbook content
• Resolve technical issues relating to the Content Management System
• Train faculty staff in the use of the Content Management System
• Coordinate print and delivery of finished handbooks
• Upload and proof handbooks content online on the handbooks website.
Jan – Feb 2007 Marketing and Publishing Officer, WorkCover NSW
Responsibilities:
• Manage quarterly publication of WorkCover News, including writing and editing articles and coordinating advertising sales
• Produce publications including Manuals, Fact Sheets and Codes of Practice, with responsibility for creative, financial and distribution aspects
• Place print advertisements and produce advertising schedules
• Design, layout and desktop publishing
• Assist in the management of corporate branding
• Plan and develop marketing and publishing strategies.
October – Dec 2006 Publishing Officer, WorkCover NSW
Responsibilities:
• Produce WorkCover NSW publications, including researching, writing, editing and proofreading at a high level
• Coordinate writing of publications by staff in-house and by engaging contract writing staff
• Ensure publications meet quality and information standards and are consistent with WorkCover’s corporate objectives, look and style.
2003 - May 2006 Project Officer, Administrative Assistant,
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Responsibilities:
• Financial administration
• General administration
• Preparation and design of training packs
2002 Editor, Honi Soit, University of Sydney Student Newspaper
I was part of an editorial team responsible for producing a weekly 24-page newspaper.
Responsibilities:
• Writing articles
• Collecting and editing submissions
• Laying out articles using Quark Express and Photoshop
• Developing a style guide
• Meeting tight weekly print deadlines
