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Donald McFarlane is a professional writer with a diverse background spanning advertising, journalism, the military, and consulting across the United Kingdom and the United States. He is well-travelled, a dual citizen of the UK and US, and brings an intense research and analytical approach to his work.
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Author and Creative Writer
January 1, 2013 - PresentWritten twenty-one books in a space opera series and produced multiple scripts for TV and film.
Freelance Image Consultant
June 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012Stylist for print publications and photography projects focused on lifestyle and art. Provided image and wardrobe consulting to high net-worth individuals, including advising a European Head of State on wardrobe, accessories, and other lifestyle purchases. Specialised in British heritage brands such as Henry Poole, Turnbull and Asser, and Cleverley.
Freelance Writer at Riddle Magazine
April 1, 2008 - PresentProduced articles for an online men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine; additionally working on freelance copywriting and editing projects.
Land Forces Reporter at Jane's Defence Weekly / Jane's International Defence Review
August 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008Provided editorial copy, features, and articles. Conducted production of interviews; attended political meetings to gather news and information. Delivered online and print articles for Jane’s Defence Weekly and Jane’s International Defence Review and produced related back-interviews and feature articles.
Combat Engineering Officer at United States Army
August 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005Served in multiple engineering leadership roles including assistant operations officer for a combat engineer battalion; executive officer for an engineer company; and assistant brigade engineer for an infantry brigade combat team. Responsibilities included planning and coordinating battalion/company operations, running training and logistics, supervising maintenance for vehicles, managing an arms room, supporting procurement and distribution of field supplies, and orchestrating mobility/counter-mobility/survivability operations within a brigade. Also ran a mobility command cell during a month-long JRTC exercise, controlling vehicle movement within the brigade area of operations during a war-game.
Education
Bachelors Degree (History; minor in Political Science) at Georgia State University
January 1, 2003 - August 1, 2003Engineer School at United States Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood
January 1, 2004 - May 31, 2004Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government
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