After studying Psychology at Oxford University, I gained fifteen years experience at First Direct and HSBC in roles ranging from Technical Trainer, to IT Developer, to Manager, which enabled me to develop my corporate and commercial writing skills.
I have been a creative writer for at least as long and have had numerous articles published on the internet. In addition, I have written two feature-length screenplays, the first of which has been optioned for production in 2016. The second is currently longlisted (top 8%) in the BBC Drama Writersroom and has reached the semifinals of BlueCatScreenplay's 2016 Cordelia Award. Earlier versions had already achieved 'Official Selection' in four festivals.
My second passion is film and photography. I am trained in DSLR camera operation and composition as well as film and photo editing. I am a fast learner and enjoy learning new skills, but no matter the discipline, I pride myself on the quality and timeliness of my work.