Non Yachting Work Experience

Absolute Magazine:
As Assistant Editor I was in charge of leading a small team through the day to day management, production and financing of a fashion and youth culture magazine  in Hong Kong.  (1997/98)

The Western Daily Press,  Bristol:
Writing, sub editing, and general research and support on current news stories. (Nov/Dec 1996)

Freelance photojournalism:
The Yugoslav conflict (93/944).  Articles and photographs published in The Independent newspaper, The Argus (local Sussex newspaper), SussExpress (student newspaper), Buzz magazine, and the Punter (local Brighton magazines).  Portfolios for models/performers, and the sale of brochure pictures to Thompson Travel. (1990-96)

Superior Internet Services Ltd:
Photography for use on the Internet (including www.superior.co.uk/sowhat) , market research and PR work for the company.  Creating catalogues for clients (Sept/Oct 1996)

D.A.S.H.:
Direct Action by Students in Higher Education is a small Non Governmental Organisation which carried out mercy missions to support civilian hospitals, refugees and orphanages in ex-Yugoslavia.  I was a founding member of the charity which received a Red Cross commendation, and drove on its first convoy giving aid to Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia.  Work included fund-raising, logistics, recruiting, and obtaining all the relevant paperwork for the vehicles.

I acted as the press officer for D.A.S.H writing press releases for numerous national papers, and representing the charity on a BBC radio talk show broadcast live over a one hour period, including phone-ins. (1993/4)