My experience falls into two main areas: consumer lifestyle editorial and PA & creative project support. My magazine career began at Psychologies, where I worked as Food & Living Editor and Assistant Digital Editor, commissioning, writing and editing content for print and online. I now edit Platinum’s monthly gardening pages and write and curate much of its eight-page Ten Good Ideas lifestyle section. I’ve also written and edited features for Top Santé and contributed to Women’s Fitness and Heiter.
Alongside my editorial career, I’ve spent 17 years running my own business, providing PA, project and business support to editors, founders and independent businesses – from research and communications to coordinating projects and liaising with clients, contributors, PRs and suppliers. Earlier advertising and international account management roles at CBS Outdoor, IPM and Pukka Herbs developed my ability to build strong relationships and coordinate work across different people and organisations.
I’m excited to bring this mix of skills and experience to my next role, contributing to an company and team where I can make a meaningful difference.
You can view examples of my editorial work here, or explore my earlier career.
I’ve worked across print and digital editorial for national women’s lifestyle magazines, covering wellbeing, food, gardening, books, podcasts, travel, interiors, beauty and culture. My work ranges from developing and researching ideas through to commissioning contributors, writing and editing copy, curating products and experiences, sourcing imagery and coordinating everything needed for publication.
At Platinum, I currently edit the monthly gardening pages and write and curate much of the eight-page Ten Good Ideas section. Previous roles include Food & Living Editor and Assistant Digital Editor at Psychologies, as well as editorial work for Top Santé, Women’s Fitness and Heiter.
My editorial work includes:
For the past 17 years, I’ve provided PA, project and practical business support to editors, founders and independent businesses. My work is varied, from day-to-day PA support, research and communications to coordinating contributors, suppliers, projects, awards, workshops and launches. I’m comfortable working independently, taking ownership and being the person behind the scenes who keeps things organised and moving.
Building strong working relationships has always been an important part of my work. Before becoming self-employed, I managed national and international accounts in advertising for companies including Microsoft and Boeing, and later worked as International Account Manager at Pukka Herbs, managing distributor relationships across more than 20 countries. That experience in understanding what people need, communicating with different contacts and finding practical solutions continues to inform the way I work with clients, colleagues, contributors, brands, PRs and suppliers today.
My work includes:
I’m comfortable using a wide range of everyday digital applications and usually pick up unfamiliar ones quickly. I’ve also introduced databases, templates and straightforward processes to help organise information and make day-to-day work easier.
My experience includes:
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail and Calendar
• WordPress and Elementor
• Canva and Shutterstock
• Mailchimp and MailerLite
• Dropbox and Google Drive
• Kajabi, Dubsado and Toggl
• Xero and FreeAgent
• SignWell and online contract systems
• Zoom
