Sesalos Digital Solutions, Durban South Africa

Freelance Copywriter & Brand Strategist, September 2014 – 2017

·        Conceptualize & Execute copy for corporate clients

·        Train & mentor young editors

·        Create media campaigns for social enterprises

·        Lead brand strategy workshops

Contact Simon Garrity +27 076 910 8132  

MAHALA.com

Senior Contributing Editor South African online arts journal, March 2010 – June 2014

·        Edited all incoming contributions

·        Developed story ideas

·        Mentored young writers

·        Wrote 100+ stories & articles

Contact Andy Davis andy@jingo.co.za

TAFELBERG PUBLISHERS, Cape Town South Africa

Freelance editor, August 2010 – 2012

·        Researched & edited manuscript

·        Worked closely with professional writer

·        Developed manuscript to professional level

·        Extensive critical input on final draft for publication

Contact Annie Olivier +27 011 601 8000

Kumkwang Elementary School, Anseong Gyeongi-do Korea

Native English Teacher, January 2006 – August 2008

·        Teaching & lesson planning

·        Adult English classes

·        Intermediate & Advanced classes (after hours)

·        Set up the multimedia English department from scratch

·        Started a popular meet up with Korean English teachers

Contact Mr. K. H. Yong (khyong@live.co.kr) / 031 – 672 – 3080 (Korea)

Japan Exchange & Teaching Program (JET), Saga Prefecture

Native English Teacher, January 2001 – October 2003

·        Teaching & lesson planning

·        Adult English classes

·        Writing workshops

·        Drama workshops

Contact jetprogramme.org/en/contact

Freelance Journalist, 1995 – Present

·        Widely published (Men’s Health, Sunday Times, Rolling Stone)

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

L4 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), 2005

·        Passed

University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban South Africa

Bachelor of Arts Honors English, April 2000

·        Graduated Cum Laude