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Patrick Peal
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Capable technical writer and English translation polisher
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Since moving from hands-on engineering to engineering marketing around 20 years ago, I've developed my passion for writing technically-correct and interesting copy on technical and commercial subjects for a wide range of uses. For STG Aerospace (www.stgaerospace.com) I coined the strapline 'Bright ideas, brilliant solutions'. For Bosal (www.bosal.com), I edited all the copy for the website; this had been originated by a number of different people, Dutch, German, Belgian etc. My job was...
Since moving from hands-on engineering to engineering marketing around 20 years ago, I've developed my passion for writing technically-correct and interesting copy on technical and commercial subjects for a wide range of uses.
For STG Aerospace (
www.stgaerospace.com
) I coined the strapline 'Bright ideas, brilliant solutions'. For Bosal (
www.bosal.com
), I edited all the copy for the website; this had been originated by a number of different people, Dutch, German, Belgian etc. My job was to create a uniform style and content that ws true to the original meaning but was in 'international English', reflected the Bosal brand and was easy to read. I have also done similar work for Colbond Geosynthetics (
www.colbond-geosynthetics.com
), either originating or editing texts originally written by Colbond staff from several non-English-speaking countries.
I am seeking opportunities to put this blend of knowledge and experience to use in the renewable energy sector.
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Date Taken
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U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
4.10
86%
TOP 20%
06/14/2009
35 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
5.00
73%
1st Place!
06/13/2009
2 min
Job Category Interests
Writing & Translation
Technical Writing
Website Content
Copywriting
Other - Writing & Translation
Sales & Marketing
PR - Public Relations
Business Plans & Marketing Strategy
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Last Used
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Editing & polishing English text
20 yrs
5.0
2009
For around 20 years, I've worked with client personnel who write texts in English as their second language. This tends to be marketing collateral such as web text, annual reports, technical brochures and press releases. I prefer to work in Word with 'track changes' so that the client can engage in the process.
For example, if a text isn't clear, I suggest alternative wording and using 'comment' insert text to ensure that the client approves of that specific detail.
For examples, visit
www.bosal.com
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09/1998
Present
Tribe
Managing Director / Executive
Tribe,
www.tribepr.com
, is a dedicated PR agency which I started in 1998, based in Norwich, England. We currently employ nine people full time with two part-time personnel and various freelancers and suppliers that provide essential operating support.
I'm the managing director with three direct reports. My responsibilites in this very democratic organisation include strategic direction, financial control, IT and some aspects of client work, especially technical copywriting, stakeholder and issues management and crisis communications planning.
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10/1973
07/1976
Salford
Bachelors
Civil Engineering
I studied Civil Engineering with particular interests in structures and soil engineering, earning a high 2:1 Hons.
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Date Taken
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U.S. English Chicago Style Editing Skills Test (For Writing Professionals)
4.10
86%
TOP 20%
06/14/2009
35 min
oDesk Readiness Test for Independent Contractors and Company Managers
5.00
73%
1st Place!
06/13/2009
2 min