maxine stinton
Skills
| skill | level | gained in what environment? |
| Content Writing | Expert | Hands On |
| Copywriting | Expert | Hands On |
| Editing | Expert | Hands On |
| Management | Expert | Hands On |
| Proofreading | Expert | Hands On |
| Html | Basic | Hands On |
| Photoshop | Basic | Hands On |
Experience
Experienced web editor and features and copy writer. Previously worked with BBC, leading weight-loss company, top ISP, women's website, teen girl website and health magazine. Special interests: health, nutrition, diet, fitness, women's lifestyle, teen and youth market and relationships.
Portfolio
Rudy Reindeer website
http://www.indelible.co.uk/rudy.html
Personal project commenced in mid-90s to develop web writing skills. Marketed to major companies and gained support of Hasbro, English Heritage, Belitha Books and Eva Animations, among others.
skills used: Content Writing, Management, Proofreading, Editing, Copywriting
Ignition management
http://www.fireandskill.com
Wrote content for this website accompanying The Jam tribute album. Also marketed to music fans and press.
skills used: Content Writing, Management
BBC Education
http://www.bbc.co.uk/teletubbies
Site since updated. Devised, wrote and illustrated offline activities for children. Supervised accompanying photo shoot.
skills used: Content Writing, Management
BBC Education
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise
Wrote content for Mac users who want to get online.
skills used: Content Writing
Wowgo Ltd
http://www.wowgo.com
Health, fitness, fashion and beauty editor of Wowgo ￜ a website for teen girls. Devised content from scratch, worked alongside designers to create look and feel of site, commissioned work, recruited staff. Also responsible for budgeting and scheduling, as well as being a member of the in-house marketing and PR team.
skills used: Content Writing, Management, Proofreading, Editing, Copywriting
Ignition management
http://www.oasisinet.com
Responsible for overseeing Oasis website, answering fan queries, updating the site live from Wembley concerts, interviewing band members.
skills used: Content Writing, Management
Mykindaplace
http://www.mykindaplace.com
Commissioned to write feature on New Year's resolutions.
skills used: Content Writing
BBC Health website
http://bbc.co.uk/health/nutrition
Wrote and researched two sections of this new nutrition website: The Basics and Meals: Home and Away.
skills used: Content Writing, Proofreading
BBC Radio 1
http://bbc.co.uk/radio1/essentials
Wrote content for four major Radio 1 Essentials campaigns: Xmas Survival Guide, Family Survival Guide, Your Body section and Work section. Responsible for all ideas, research and writing.
skills used: Content Writing, Proofreading, Editing
Work Flexibility
| location flexibility | length of contract |
|
Within Greater London. |
Days. Weeks. Months. Years. |