Resume
Editor. Journalist. Teacher
Work Experience
January 2023 - Present
Editor of Seamless Xtra, Terrapinn, Dubai
– Launched the Terrapinn Middle East publishing division and Seamless Xtra daily news site.
– Global conference speaker on the fintech landscape in the Middle East & Africa region.
– Launched a weekly newsletter (growth from 0 – 55,000 subscribers).
– Plan and manage all editorial content including paid content for clients.
– Develop work schedule for Seamless Xtra team and assign interviews/articles.
– Publish an annual report into fintech in the MEA region.
Areas of specialization: B2B content in payments, fintech, banking, web3, cryptocurrency, retail, e-commerce.
September 2021 - December 2022
Editor / Head of Content / Conference Producer at Construction Machinery Middle East, CPI Trade Media, Dubai
– Managed, edited and produced all editorial content for the sector’s most widely read monthly B2B magazine – in print and online.
– Developed an editorial plan for daily news stories, interviews, reports, market commentary.
– Produced the very first live awards ceremony in the industry.
– Represented the organisation at industry events in Sweden and Czech Republic.
– Developed conference agendas including panel discussions and presentations.
– Moderated panels and spoke at live events.
March 2017 - Present
Corporate English Language Teacher, Dubai
– Tailored English Lessons: Customized one-on-one and group sessions designed to meet the specific needs and goals of your business, whether it’s improving communication skills, enhancing professional vocabulary, or mastering business etiquette.
March 2017 - July 2021
English Language Teacher, Ministry of Education, Dubai
– Taught second-level English in the classroom and online to Emirati students.
October 2014 - December 2016
English Language Teacher , Central College Dublin, Dublin
– Taught international students of all ages and levels from Europe, South America and Asia.
– Created a general English course and designed the curriculum framework.
September 2012 - September 2014
English Language Teacher, Long Life Education Association , Seoul
– Taught news writing and news reporting to advanced young learners.
February 2011 - August 2012
English Language Teacher, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Seoul
– Taught vocabulary to kids as the primary school’s only non-Korean teacher.
Skills & Expertise
- Attention-to-Detail
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Copywriting
- Interviewing
- Video Editing
- Conference Production
- Content Management
- SEO Growth
- Exam Preparation
- Business English
