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Editor/Copywriter specialising in corporate governance and B2B communications
Veronica Haidar
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Barnet, United Kingdom
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I am a freelance copywriter/editor/researcher specialising in corporate governance, government and education. Skills include analysing and organising complex material and writing in-depth reports in clear, elegant and accessible English. Strengths include meticulous attention to detail and an excellent command of grammar, punctuation and spelling. I have a degree in Russian, with French and can translate from both these languages into English.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
French
Good
Italian
Good
Russian
Good
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2014 - ?
job
Governing Body Clerk
London Diocesan Board for Schools.
I advise a number of LDBS-sponsored voluntary-aided schools on governance, including the restructuring of school governing boards, changes to the statutory framework affecting schools and the development and implementation of school policies. In addition, I work with governors and head teachers to develop agendas, take and write up minutes of meetings and maintain governor records.
Governance Risk and Compliance, Education, Administration
2013 - ?
freelance
Freelance Editor/Copywriter
unknown.
Over the last few years, I have largely focused on drafting reports on corporate governance and the functioning of FTSE-250 company boards. This involves analysing interview transcripts, arranging the source material thematically, and drafting detailed reports identifying the strengths and areas for improvement for each board. The role requires detailed knowledge of the Corporate Governance Code, diplomacy and an ability to write clear, concise prose. Reports are typically between 8,000 and 10,000 words in length.
Copywriter, Researcher, Data Analysis, Editorial content, Proofreading, Authoring
2014 - 2015
job
Governing Body Clerk
Hertfordshire schools.
I provided advice on governance and administrative support to several Hertfordshire schools.
Support, Governance Risk and Compliance, Administration
2007 - 2010
job
Assistant Director, European Economic Policy
Department for Business Innovations & Skills.
I developed and articulated government policy on those aspects of European economic reform led by BIS. Responsibilities included providing a strategic approach to policy development, writing briefing for government ministers, producing content for BIS publications and websites and negotiating with colleagues in Whitehall and other European countries to ensure European policy reflected UK priorities. I was also responsible for leading a small team, including the recruitment and appraisal of staff.
Governance Risk and Compliance, Public affairs, Administration, Communication, Project Management
2004 - 2007
job
Senior Policy Advisor
European Communications Team.
I managed the communication of DTI policy on the European Single Market to external stakeholders in the business community and internally to the rest of the department. In addition, I proposed, planned and produced a brochure for UK businesses on how to get the most out of the Single Market, provided advice and briefing for ministers attending European Councils and drafted speeches on the EU.
Governance Risk and Compliance, Public affairs, Project Management, Communication
1999 - 2001
job
Senior Policy Advisor
European Single Market Team.
I provided advice and briefing on the EU Single Market and developed a system to ensure the implementation of Single Market directives in the UK remained on track following the devolution of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Public affairs, Project Management, Communication
1996 - 1999
job
Information Officer
Press Office.
I wrote press notices and articles for publication in the national press, provided content for ministers' speeches and departmental publications and ran briefings for journalists.
Public relations, Information Management, Write articles, Copywriting, Proofreading, Communication, Speech writing
1987 - 1996
job
Various roles
BBC (World Service & National Radio).
During the nine years I worked at the BBC, I had a variety of positions. These included providing production support in the BBC Russian Service, working as a sound engineer in the BBC World Service and producing a 15-minute weekly business programme for a Russian audience. Latterly, I wrote news bulletins for the BBC's main national radio channels, working to very tight deadlines and adapting the style and content to suit the different audiences of each outlet. During this period, I also completed a BBC TV & radio broadcast journalism course and worked on flagship programmes such as The World Tonight (Radio Four) and The One o'clock News (BBC1)
Radio, Service, Content, TV, Support, Russian, Production
My education
2012
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2013
Central Film School London
Diploma in Applied Screenwriting, Screenwriting
Diploma in Applied Screenwriting, Screenwriting
1990
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1992
University of London
Masters, Soviet Area Studies
Masters, Soviet Area Studies
1983
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1986
University of London
Bachelor of Arts, Russian Language & Literature, with French
Bachelor of Arts, Russian Language & Literature, with French
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