Journalist/Editor/Writer
Mr Patrick Hannigan
Journalist/Editor/Writer
patrick.hannigan2@ntlworld.com
44 THE STREET, . CROWMARSH, . WALLINGFORD, . OXON. OX10 8HB
PHONE (H) 01491 201427 (M) 0780 8067709
PROFILE
Originally trained in the print/publishing industry as a Proofreader. I later moved to an agency in Oxford where I developed my skills as a Copywriter. Moved into newspaper publishing developing my skills as an Advertising Features Writer. I then went on to train as a Journalist. Publications include: trade papers, medical journals, legal documentation, corporate communications, property markets, financial literature, academic journals and consumer journalism. An effective communicator at every level reinforced by a comprehensive awareness of marketing, selling and commercial IT & business pressures. I also possess strong analytical and plain language skills, combined with the experience of dealing with both high profile individuals and organisations.
Additional key strengths include:
. Personally highly motivated
and a willingness to accept challenge
. IT competent
. A team player equally capable of
working on own initiative
. Proven inter- personnel skills coupled
with strong cultural awareness
. Negotiation and work planning skills
QUALIFICATIONS
. BA History (The Open University, 2:1)
. HND Business & Finance (The
Open University, Distinction)
. NCTJ Certificate
. 'A' Levels - 3 Subjects
. 'O' Levels - 7 subjects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2004 - Present Maidenhead Advertiser Proofreader/Copy Editor
Responsibilities and Objectives:
Editing / Proofing: - On-Screen. Hard Copy.
Internet. Recruitment. Run of Print. Property. Motors and
Sports pages.
Plus all other relevant advertising involved with the Production
Department.
Liaised departments: - Editorial, IT, Accounts, Advertising Department
and the Senior Management Team.
Part of team consultation on print production process.
November 2002 -
December 2004
First Term
Solutions
Senior Business Writer
Advertising, property, technology, financial and corporate
communications sector.
Marketing and PR.
August 2000 - Nov
2002
Freelance or Contract Positions
Editor/Writer/PR/Proofreader
Production and Consultancy Contracts
Contracts included: (over the last three years)
BBC, 20/20 Casting, Post Haste Group, ITV, Thurston Trading, Mad Dog
Casting,Suters Fashions, SupaFresh Food Group, Flame TV, Newnham Manor
Farm Group,Carlton, Jack Morton, Channel 4, Discovery, Bentley
Productions, The Edge Picture Co.
March 1998 -
August 2000
TEK Print
Proofreader/Copy Editor
Editing and proofing of academic, scientific and financial literature.
Advising on the print production process.
Contracts included:
Oxford University Press, Zurich Financial Services, J.Rothschild Group,
Abbott Laboratories.
Editor of The Toy Trader Magazine.
Key responsibilities & achievements include:
. Originally employed as a
Feature Writer
. Wrote articles for five other
publications within the group
. Went on to edit both The Toy Trader and
The Greetings, Gifts and Stationery Retailer Magazine
Reporter/Journalist on a provincial newspaper group.
Key responsibilities & achievements include:
. Developed news and feature
stories from inception through to publication
. Liaised with editors, photographers and
printers to ensure print deadlines were achieved
. Managed and maintained picture library
. Recognised as a writer on six
publications produced by the group
. Articles identified with an award
winning newspaper
May 1992 - August 1994
Milbury Care
Services
Community Care Worker
March 1991 - May 1992
Travelled and worked abroad in Asia and
Australia.
July 1988 - March 1991
Courier Newspaper
Group
Advertising Features Writer
June 1984 - March 1988
Cross Country Couriers
Office
and Contracts Manager
Jan 1981 - Jan 1984
Newnham Manor
Farms
Shops Manager
February 1979 - Jan 1981
Computerset
Copywriter
July 1977 - February 1979
S and S
Press
Proofreader
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sports/Interests:Squash, Table Tennis.
Reading (History, Fictional Novels).
Short-listed for the Ian St. James Literary Awards 1992.A number of short fictional stories published.
Short-listed for the Capricorn International Literary Competition 1996
Details:D.O.B. 19/4/1961
Full and Clean driving licence