Colleen Downham
15 Menlove Court
Summary
Highly-motivated writer with desire to make meaningful impact in charitable areas. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills with drive to quickly master new skills. Proven success in conceptualizing, developing engaging and effective content. Educated in such editorial roles as reporting, proposal writing, and grant research.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiction Writer
Bookouture, Hachette
London
02.2017 - Current
- Bestselling Commercial Fiction Writer
- Collaboration with editors on revisions of drafts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel with a strong drive to upskill
- Experience working in a press office environment managing multiple stakeholders
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and independent working skills.
- Management of multiple writing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Researching relevant topics thoroughly using both primary sources and secondary sources.
- Participation in networking events with peers within the industry including agents, publishers, publicists.
Teacher of English, PSHE and Student Welfare
Ministry of Defence, Service Children's Education Overseas
Dhekelia
04.2008 - 04.2021
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Joint Hons English and Philosophy, PGCE Education
Dublin City University
IrelandSkills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven success as a commercial author
- Passion for children's health charity, strong commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity
- Adept at conducting interviews or working with vulnerable individuals; previous experience mentoring adolescents with behavioural and emotional challenges
- Exceptional listener, creative and lateral thinker, committed to equality, diversity and collaborative working
- Skilled in Proposal Development,Grant Research, Partnership Development, Microsoft Office and CMS
Certification
- Trailhead Military Salesforce Administrator Course ( in progress)
- Level 3 Safeguarding and Mental Health First Aid qualifications.
Timeline
Fiction Writer
Bookouture, Hachette
02.2017 - Current
Teacher of English, PSHE and Student Welfare
Ministry of Defence, Service Children's Education Overseas
04.2008 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Joint Hons English and Philosophy, PGCE Education
Dublin City University
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