Comic Book Resources
TCG Editor

AstraZeneca
Science Communications Manager

University of Cambridge
Science Writer & Communications Coordinator

Royal Society of Chemistry
Publishing Editor

I'm an ambitious, driven, and highly experienced editor, writer, and content manager with excellent SEO skills and impeccable attention to detail. I was previously the TCG Editor for Comic Book Resources, where I established a new section dedicated to trading card games, developed a team of writers, interviewed AAA games developers and more.

I have thorough games industry experience combined with an extensive background as a scientific editor for three prestigious UK institutions.

Comic Book Resources (CBR) brought me on specifically to launch a new section dedicated to trading card games (TCGs) for Independently built CBR's TCG coverage into a flourishing section. As the TCG Senior Writer/Editor, I developed a team of 10 TCG writers, focusing extensively on turning inexperienced writers into productive team members and regular contributors.

I edited and scheduled all TCG content for CBR, coordinating workflow with Asana. I continually stayed up-to-date with the latest gaming news, particularly for TCGs, monitoring Google Trends data, social media channels, content creators and developer feeds to identify priority topics.

As the section editor, I optimized every piece for SEO and Google News and created striking graphics in Photoshop. I interviewed AAA games developers, regularly wrote content covering trending and high-impact topics, and developed industry contacts to source the best stories.

Comic Book Resources (CBR) brought me on specifically to launch a new section dedicated to trading card games (TCGs) for Independently built CBR's TCG coverage into a flourishing section. As the TCG Senior Writer/Editor, I developed a team of 10 TCG writers, focusing extensively on turning inexperienced writers into productive team members and regular contributors.

I edited and scheduled all TCG content for CBR, coordinating workflow with Asana. I continually stayed up-to-date with the latest gaming news, particularly for TCGs, monitoring Google Trends data, social media channels, content creators and developer feeds to identify priority topics.

As the section editor, I optimized every piece for SEO and Google News and created striking graphics in Photoshop. I interviewed AAA games developers, regularly wrote content covering trending and high-impact topics, and developed industry contacts to source the best stories.

After moving to Manchester, I spent some time working as a Freelance Writer. I offered services in scientific and technical copywriting, copyediting, magazine/report editing, social media posts and campaigns, and content development like infographics and videos.

For my most recent freelance project, I developed six video scripts highlighting new technological developments from the Graphene Flagship for the University of Chalmers in Sweden. To find out more about my freelance work, please don't hesitate to Contact Me.

As the Science Communications Manager for AstraZeneca BioPharmaceuticals R&D, I created, managed and delivered web and social media campaigns to disseminate high-impact science publications from pharmaceutical industry leaders to the public.

Alongside writing and editing, I developed videos, infographics, and evergreen web content, and managed agency partners to deliver engaging and effective on-brand communications materials. Additionally, I worked with industry leaders and design agencies to refresh BioPharmaceuticals R&D brand material and update communications collateral, such as the Biopharmaceuticals R&D eBrochure, in close alignment with agreed corporate messaging.

In November of 2021, during the unveiling of AstraZeneca's new state-of-the-art R&D building, the Discovery Centre, I coordinated the showcase of the Bioscience Lab: a hub for AstraZeneca's most cutting-edge developments. I orchestrated the reveal and demonstration of four breakthrough technologies to VVIP guests and stakeholders, including government representatives and His Royal Highness King Charles III.

Based at the University of Cambridge, I coordinated the news pipeline of the Graphene Flagship: one of Europe’s largest scientific funders. I had editorial lead over two other writers, ensuring all content was of the highest standard. I edited and approved pitches and articles, improved SEO and optimised articles for Google News, coordinated news releases, and delivered social media campaigns, in amongst an eclectic mix of other responsibilities.

Always hunting for the next big story, I continually sought out impactful news, conducting interviews and regularly writing compelling content targeting experts and non-specialists alike. On top of this, I had full editorial and creative control of three publications: Graphene Magazine, Graphene for Healthcare, and the Graphene Flagship Annual Report. I developed their content and layout from scratch, commissioned articles from internal and external writers, designed spreads and infographics, and edited every piece to an impeccable standard. I worked with designers within a set budget to build aesthetic, cohesive print and web publications that were enormously well-received by the community.

To see more of my creative talents, and learn how my creative process unfolds, visit the Creative page.

As a Publishing Editor at the Royal Society of Chemistry, I assessed scientific manuscripts and oversaw peer review for high-impact general chemistry journals, as well as coordinating the chemistry section of the journal Royal Society Open Science. I successfully streamlined the journal's workflow, supervised its editors and ran workshops to improve efficiency, shortening time-to-decision on submissions from four months to six weeks.

This is also where I became a stickler for grammar: I edited over 120 scientific manuscripts and one book for language, style and consistency, to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s rigorous standards. I regularly wrote for the industry-leading print magazine Chemistry World, which is where I had my very first trending news story.

To read my writing, check out my Featured Articles or go back to the Main Page.

As a Supplier Relations Executive, I closely analysed the internal and external production of scientific journals, oversaw typesetting and proofing, quality-checked external editing, an evaluated performance data. This was a part-time secondment alongside my Publishing Editor role.

I coordinated the implementation of Proof Central, a web-based interface for proof corrections, for all of the RSC's scientific journals. I oversaw all stages of the platform's rollout including end-to-end tests in live environments and extensive user acceptance testing.

At the University of Edinburgh, I studied a combined five-year Master's programme with courses in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and sustainable chemistry. I graduated in 2015 with a 2:1 classification and a First in my Master's project.

In my earlier years, I studied meteorology, sustainability and German courses alongside my chemistry modules. I also regularly practiced boxing and was a charity rep. In particular, I loved working at the Fringe Festival over the summers, where I earned the role of Assistant Box Office Manager for a major Edinburgh venue chain.

I spent my fourth year in Singapore on academic placement at Nanyang Technological University. Here, I got to work on my own major research project for the first time, making complex inorganic dyes for solar cells. I learnt from and worked alongside world-renowned scientists, and had the unforgettable experience of finding my bearings in a place thousands of miles from home.

On my return to Edinburgh, I began my Master's project, An open-source cure for malaria. This was my biggest venture yet, and one that I was absolutely passionate about. The project was an international collaboration with all results shared openly in free-to-access online notebooks and on Twitter. Using my knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry, I designed a series of molecules with potential anti-malarial activity. I sent them for testing against live plasmodium falciparum, the predominant species of malaria-causing parasite, and further optimised their structures based on the data. 

I didn't quite cure malaria, but I did produce 24 never-before-made compounds that provided a solid contribution to the project, with plenty of data for future scientists to build upon. And who knows, maybe the next breakthrough is right around the corner?

I love to write creatively and draw, and often have several of my own projects on-the-go at once. At the moment, I am developing a full campaign for the tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons, as well as a website about the history of video game development, which I aim to launch before the end of the year.

I especially enjoy art and design, which has a positive influence on many aspects of my work. I also like to get out and be active, and I am a keen photographer. In particular, I love to travel the world and meet new people: as well as my year on placement in Southeast Asia, I once hitch-hiked from Edinburgh to Morocco for charity!

View a selection of photos showcasing my creative pursuits on the Creative page.