This is me, professionally
Editor, writer, creative content creator
Over nearly two decades, I have built a versatile skill set in developing, editing and proofreading editorial content across various industries. My extensive experience includes content management, project coordination, and managing client and sales relations. I led teams and oversaw editorial operations, including digital platforms and social media strategy.
My approach is simple: I combine creativity with strategy and a meticulous eye for detail.
Where I have been and what I have done
Senior editor
TowerStone Leadership Centre
2022 — Present
My responsibilities include:
Editing, writing and proofreading editorial content.
Leveraging insights from quantitative metrics and qualitative analysis to create content to align with client needs.
Supporting content management and project coordination.
Translator and copy editor
go! Drive & Camp Magazine
2017 — 2022
My responsibilities included:
Translated content and ensured language accuracy.
Copy-edited and proofread articles for precision and alignment with editorial standards.
Group editor
Sunday Times Neighbourhood (The Creative Group)
2018 — 2020
My responsibilities included:
Developed feature ideas and wrote for weekly publications.
Managed client relations, coordinated content and led social media strategy.
Editor
The Case Writing Centre (UCT Graduate School of Business)
2016 — 2019
My responsibilities included:
Edited academic case studies and research.
Ensured alignment with style guidelines and conducted proofreading.
Group editor
The Foschini Group Club, Kids SuperClub, ClubX magazines (Highbury Safika Media
2012 — 2016
My responsibilities included:
Conceptualised feature ideas for multiple magazines.
Managed client relationships and editorial teams.
Edited content, coordinated with design and sales departments, and oversaw magazine websites.
Managing editor
The Foschini Group Club, Kids SuperClub, ClubX magazines (Highbury Safika Media
2011 — 2012
My responsibilities included:
Supported editorial planning, client relations and team management.
Oversaw daily magazine operations and commissioned freelance work.
Managing editor
Time Out Cape Town magazine (New Media Publishing)
2009 — 2010
My responsibilities included:
Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing staff and freelance writers.
Coordinated content production schedules and ensured timely publication.
Editor
Globetrotter Travel Series Division (New Holland Publishing)
2006 — 2009
My responsibilities included:
Edited and proofread manuscripts, collaborating with authors.
Managed projects from manuscript through publication.