An investigative reporter at The Argus in Brighton with an MA in Modern Studies. NCE qualified, five years of experience in newsroom reporting including shifts at national newspapers.

Self motivated and ambitious, proved I can work unsupervised and under pressure while reporting from Iraq and Israel/Palestine. Enjoy breaking exclusive stories, such as the report on anarchist plans for the Bush visit.

A fast and efficient worker, I have filed sharp news copy and investigative features for The Argus.

I am a creative and talented reporter with a flair for writing. I have the ability to produce stories in a variety of voices, from clear and precise news stories to incisive investigative articles and colourful features.

I am highly organised and work well under pressure, ensuring that my copy is of the highest standard and delivered before deadline.

My resourcefulness and ability to source and maintain contacts have enabled me to bring in exclusive stories. I have a highly developed news sense.

I have experience in news editing, team leadership, copy tasting from newswires, breaking national stories and digging out front page news from dull council documents.

I have the NCTJ National Certificate in journalism and 100wpm shorthand. I have worked as a news editor on a weekly title.

Mac and PC literate and trained in the following software: QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office including Word. I have become conversant with: Dreamweaver, PageMaker, PhotoShop, Illustrator and WordPerfect.