I have 30 years of experience in writing scientific and technical reports, presentations and documentation for scientific and policy-related audiences. High quality and fast and accurate turnaround of products is assured. Customer satisfaction is my ultimate priority. We are a team. And my success depends on my customers’ success. I am proud of our mutual goal.
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My 30 year career in writing was forged initially during 8 years in the British nuclear industry where I wrote technical reports on several research topics. My evolving craft was elevated to a much higher and more versatile level after I began writing scientific and technical articles for senior government officials in the challenging arena of the Australian Defense and Prime Minster’s Departments. After 11 invaluable years there, I decided a new challenge was in order, so I joined the United Nations where I am now responsible for managing nuclear inspections in many countries worldwide. In this role, I have been required to write on technical, conceptual and policy-related issues to very rigid deadlines, and almost on a daily basis.
My subject-matter experience is broad, and includes nuclear, defense, security and economic issues. Often I have covered issues down to the “atomic” level but I have been required to present the information in layman terms to higher level audiences. Furthermore, I have often had to ensure that managers and other decision-makers have the necessary information at their fingertips concerning the conceptual and policy implications that may arise from scientific and technological developments.
Writing is a natural skill for me, although I am always improving it. I have a panache for editing, and I enjoy the challenge of listening to customers’ ideas and transforming them into print with clear and appealing prose. I even enjoy working on somewhat incoherent drafts from customers and deciphering their intended messages, and then presenting them in the way they were originally intended.
I would like to continue my career by devoting more time to writing from a freelance perspective. Telecommuting is still a relatively new, but very appealing concept to me. I believe my discipline and devotion to customer satisfaction will ensure that I can achieve the high standards necessary to achieve the high standards of quality and timeliness that are essential for successful freelancing. I believe that my customers and I are a team, and our quest for success is mutual.
Education degree
MS
Major specialization
Other, Geotechnics
Second specialization
Other, Nuclear engineering
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Manager, nuclear inspections
Editing Experience in Years: 30
Computer experience
All Microsoft Office products, VISIO, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and various security applications.
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