Experience
Writing is, and has always been, at the core of my work. From my beginnings as a lawyer, through to my public and private sector management consultancy, I have built a successful 25 year career on a foundation of exceptional written communication. Some examples of the types of professional writing I have undertaken are set out below.
- As a lawyer, I produced contracts and legal opinions for clients. In more recent times, I have prepared term sheets, which inform contract drafting.
- I have managed large scale planning and infrastructure projects for public sector clients (including development of the Britomart Transport Centre in Auckland). These roles have required preparation of project plans, funding applications, and extensive reporting to governance bodies.
- I have also written plans, policies, reports and strategic documents for local authorities on a wide range of issues and topics.
- As part of my work with local authorities, I have written legislative submissions and drafted political speeches on significant governance issues.
- I have also assisted private sector clients with the preparation of tender submissions and documentation of business processes.
- In an academic context, I have published four articles for peer reviewed international journals and co-authored three book chapters (with a fourth book chapter currently undergoing the peer review process).
Qualifications
Awards
2018 Emerald Literati Highly Commended Award for the paper "The relational expectations of women managing women" published in Gender in Management: An International Journal (Emerald Publishing)
Doctoral thesis included on the Dean's List for Exceptional Theses (2017) (Massey University)
Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarship (2014-2017) (Massey University)
Doctoral thesis included on the Dean's List for Exceptional Theses (2017) (Massey University)
Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarship (2014-2017) (Massey University)
Jane as a martial artist
As well as being a professional writer, I am also a black belt in a traditional Korean martial arts (Kuk Sool Won™) and run a martial arts school. I have a particular interest in helping children and women develop their confidence through the practice of martial arts. I regularly write about my experiences as a martial artist. Check out my blog.
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