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James M. Cochrane

Den Haag

Summary

I have ascertained experience through independent work and various career-based engagements.

Driven and talented editor with several years of experience collaborating with others to produce quality materials. Expert at correcting sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation by rewriting, editing and proofreading. Clear communicator gives constructive feedback and specific suggestions to dramatically improve writing of staff.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4046
4046
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Board member & advisory writer

MOSAIEK
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Day to day management of the magazine in collaboration with board team members (topic of quarterly issues, designs, financial plans).
  • Editing, reviewing and mentoring student & associated writers.
  • Writing & publishing articles (political, cultural, philosophical).
  • Maastricht University, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Grote Gracht 90-92, 6211 SZ

Production assistant

X-Case
Bletchley
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Assembling computers.
  • Preparation of stock for dispatch.
  • Cleaning offices & equipment.

Office/media assistant

Hypnolife
Bletchley
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Booking appointments, greeting clients & taking payments.
  • Maintaining social media, writing & editing articles.

Service worker

Raj Douth
Milton Keynes
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Booking reservations, greeting/sitting customers.
  • Taking food/drink orders and general waiting responsibilities.
  • General kitchen and bar maintenance (cleaning, dishwashing).

Education

BA - Arts & Culture

Maastricht University
Maastricht

MA - Modern European Philosophy

Leiden University
Leiden

Skills

  • Social media & communication
  • Mentoring & teaching
  • Event management and organization

Languages

English
First Language
Dutch
Intermediate
B1

Personal Interest

  • Avid reader of philosophy and general interests
  • Play Electric and Acoustic guitar
  • Regular gym work to ensure health and energy

Timeline

Board member & advisory writer

MOSAIEK
01.2017 - 12.2018

Production assistant

X-Case
01.2013 - 12.2015

Office/media assistant

Hypnolife
01.2012 - 12.2013

Service worker

Raj Douth
01.2012 - 12.2012

BA - Arts & Culture

Maastricht University

MA - Modern European Philosophy

Leiden University
James M. Cochrane