Susannah Millen
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
Tel: 07799 141528
Email:
OBJECTIVE
I am a publishing professional with more than 20 years’ experience in the business. I have worked on both magazines and books covering a wide range of topics using skills including writing, editing, layout, design and production.
As editor of Confectionery Production, my current role involves writing and sourcing content for the magazine that is relevant to the entire industry, from those involved in the production process through to those who sell the end product.
On a day-to-day basis I plan, source, write and edit content for the magazine, communicate with industry representatives, attend industry events, compile regular newsletters, keep up to date with industry news, and interact with readers via social media channels.I also work on the layout of the magazine using Indesign.
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Attention to detailCommunication Copy writing Magazine production Organisation Page layout Picture research Project management
Proof readingPublishing processesSub editing Time management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
July 2113 to date: Editor
Confectionery Production – Bell Publishing Ltd (journals)
November 2012 to June 2013: Assistant editor
British Journal of Nursing – Mark Allen Group (journals)
February 2001 to October 2012: Freelance editing, writing, layout and production on:
British Journal of Nursing, Broadcast, Building, Construction News, Community Nurse, Drapers, Footwear Today, Health Service Journal, IKEA Room, Journal of Wound Care, Nursery Industry, New Scientist, Nursing Times, Pensions Week, Practice Nurse, Professional Nurse, Printing World, Slimming, Therapy Weekly, The Word, Update
I held the post of editor on both Footwear Today and Nursing Industry on a contract basis during this period. I have also worked on various book projects both on paper and electronically for academic publishers including Wiley Blackwell
September 2000 to February 2001: Assistant editor
Community Nurse – EMAP Healthcare (journals)
February 1998 to August 2000: Chief sub editor
Practice Nurse – Reed Business Information (journals)
September 1997 to February 1998: Assistant development editor
Mosby International (books)
February 1997 to August 1997: Editor
Gee Publishing Ltd (temp contract) (journals)
April 1996 to January 1997: Project co-ordinator
International Thomson Publishing (redundancy) (books)
November 1994 to March 1996: Editorial assistant
Hayward Medical Communications Ltd (journals)
EDUCATION
1991 to 1994 – University of Greenwich
Degree – BA (Hons) Humanities
1988 to 1991 – Mid-Kent College
City and Guilds – Media techniques: Radio and Journalism
A Levels – English, Sociology
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Travel, alternative therapies, yoga, reading
REFERENCES
Available on request