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I am a professional writer and editor with over 10 years’ experience crafting technical, business and academic documents in engineering, mining, and tertiary education. I excel at translating complex jargon into clear, plain English so readers can understand and act on the information.
My current work focuses on website editing and maintenance as well as audio editing, and I enjoy combining strong editorial discipline with practical, user-friendly communication.
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Work Experience
AUDIO EDITOR at MITE RADIO
May 1, 2025 - PresentVolunteer audio editing for multiple MITE Radio programs, extracting segments and editing for smooth flow of speech and music using Audacity; splicing external audio and applying effects.
WEBSITE EDITOR & ADMINISTRATOR at shirlspearls.com.au
January 1, 2021 - PresentEdit regular WordPress blogs, format pages, resize and layout photos/graphics, conduct research and copywriting as needed, write captions for social media, and maintain site structure and menus.
TECHNICAL WRITER & EDITOR at WOOD plc
August 31, 2023 - September 26, 2025Write and edit oil and gas training manuals from client material; compile definitions, P&ID lists and flowcharts; edit maintenance work instructions and engineering procedures; improve diagrams and templates; manage Word files in SharePoint.
FREELANCE EDITOR at David E Menashe, Writing & Editing Services
December 31, 2020 - September 26, 2025Edit postgraduate academic work for correct syntax, grammar, referencing and layout; prepare CVs and cover letters; support editing of essays, reports and presentations.
TECHNICAL EDITOR at SRK Consulting
August 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025Substantive editing of engineering and mining documents; improve clarity, grammar and data presentation; assist with CV editing and liaise with authors.
FREELANCE EDITOR at David E Menashe, Writing & Editing Services
December 31, 2018 - September 26, 2025Editing doctoral theses and academic work; formatting, heading styles and APA referencing; editing a book manuscript.
LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER at Edith Cowan University, WA
July 31, 2015 - September 26, 2025Transcribing lecture notes and audio files for students with disabilities; mentoring and supporting tertiary students in academic life.
PROJECT OFFICER at Health WA
September 30, 2012 - September 26, 2025Compiling 2012 Annual Reports; formatting lengthy publications, creating styles, tables and graphics; textual editing.
EDITOR at Planning WA
August 31, 2011 - September 26, 2025Major editing of draft codes of practice, urban development schemes, transport/structure plans, policy documents and media releases; co-authoring Coastlines and intranet news.
AUDIO EDITOR at MITE RADIO
May 1, 2025 - PresentVolunteer role editing audio segments from multiple programs for smooth speech and music flow; using Audacity to splice external audio into main tracks and apply effects to enhance production.
WEBSITE EDITOR & ADMINISTRATOR at shirlspearls.com.au
January 1, 2021 - PresentEditing regular blogs in WordPress, including formatting, resizing and layout of photos/graphics; researching and copywriting blog sections; writing captions for social media videos and website sections; site maintenance and content updates.
TECHNICAL WRITER & EDITOR at WOOD plc
August 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Writing and editing oil and gas training manuals from client material, compiling definitions, P&ID lists and flowcharts; editing maintenance work instructions and engineering procedures with red/blue line markups; retemplating and modifying WIs/EOPs; using SharePoint to manage Word files.
FREELANCE EDITOR at David E Menashe, Writing & Editing Services
December 1, 2020 - September 26, 2025Editing academic work for postgraduate students (syntax, grammar, referencing, layout); compiling and writing CVs and cover letters addressing selection criteria.
TECHNICAL EDITOR at SRK Consulting
August 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025Substantive editing of engineering and mining documents; compiling and editing CVs; editing geology, hydrogeology, civil/geotechnical engineering, mineral prospecting and valuation documents.
FREELANCE EDITOR at David E Menashe, Writing & Editing Services
January 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025Editing doctoral theses and university-level manuscripts; formatting to prescribed standards; APA referencing; editing Andrew Francis’ book Mission on the Outside.
LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER at Edith Cowan University, WA
July 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Transcribing lecture notes and audio files for students with disabilities; mentoring and supporting tertiary students in academic studies, exams and university life.
PROJECT OFFICER at Health WA
September 1, 2012 - September 26, 2025Compiling 2012 Annual Reports; formatting lengthy publication documents, creating styles, tables and graphics; textual editing.
EDITOR at Planning WA
August 1, 2011 - September 26, 2025Major editing of draft codes of practice, urban development schemes, transport/structure plans, policy documents and media releases; co-authoring 2011 Coastlines; intranet news writing and style conformity.
Education
Grad.Dip.Arts Professional Writing (Journalism) at Edith Cowan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014BMus.Arts at UWA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Certificate – Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry at JER Group, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Certificate – Professional Editing & Proofreading at The Writing School, Qld
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Grad.Dip.Arts Professional Writing (Journalism) at Edith Cowan University, WA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014BMus.Arts at UWA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Certificate – Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry at JER Group, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Certificate – Professional Editing & Proofreading at The Writing School, Qld
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Qualifications
Grad.Dip.Arts Professional Writing (Journalism)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025BMus.Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Certificate – Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Certificate – Professional Editing & Proofreading
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Certificate – Introduction to Technical Writing for Industry
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009Certificate – Professional Editing & Proofreading
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008Industry Experience
Education, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Agriculture & Mining, Software & Internet, Manufacturing
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