"INVEST IN A TEXT"
                 
  Did you know that laughing makes you healthy? Do you know why? Topics like this are covered in my writing.

Who doesn't want better quality of life? On the one hand, technology and scientific discovery has opened the door to longevity. On the other, it is encouraging us to be couch potatoes, TV and computer slaves, fast food junkies - and worse………

Your readers need information with inspiration. Fitness, diet and alternative remedies are being discovered and re-discovered every day. My message is clear. I believe that we can live not only longer, but also happier and healthier lives. Many people have been inspired to make minor and/or major improvements to their lifestyle after reading my articles.

Invest in a text - because you can't afford not to.

       
 
 

Services on offer:

  • Feature Articles (plus quality images) on Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
  • In depth articles on Andalusia, its cities, villages, customs, lifestyles, festivals relocating, etc. (plus quality images)
  • Interviews with well-known personalities, artists, etc (plus quality images)
  • Freelance Research & `Fixing´in Spain in Spanish/English for BBC and other Television Broadcasters and Film Companies
  • Research and writing for the internet - Health & Wellbeing, Andalusia, Spain
  • Full research in Spanish / English
  • After dinner speaking - (charity work considered - diary permitting)
  • Copywriting - Newsletters, brochures etc .

The Dee Résumé:

  • Freelance Writer - on Health and Wellbeing & Andalusia/Spain
  • Radio Presenter (News Reader and Lifestyle Presenter) Onda Cero Internacional
  • Health & Fitness Features Writer (& Editorial Assistant)
    Lookout Lifestyle Magazine, Spain
  • Lived and worked in Andalusia since 1980 / Fluent Spanish
  • 1995 - 2000 transferred to Central London (work in Spanish environment)
  • University of Glasgow Graduate MA - Modern Languages / Film & TV studies
  • Commercial work experience (see below)
 
Health & Fitness
  • 2005 Accredited Central YMCA Fitness Instructor NVQ Level 2
  • 2005 Accredited Central YMCA Exercise to Music Instructor NVQ Level 2
  • 16 years of dedicated fitness and health regime - Spain / London
  • 1995 Intensive Reebok Workshop, Marbella, Spain
  • 1993 Shape Step Teacher Training, Marbella, Spain
   

Media & communication Skills

  • 2004 Radio News and Lifestyle Presenter - Onda Cero International
  • 2004 Advanced Toastmaster Silver Award
  • 2003 Advanced Toastmaster Bronze Award
  • 2002 -2003 Prizes - Public speaking competitions MADRID, MAJORCA, MARBELLA
  • 2002 Photography course, Spain
  • 2002 Public Speaking CTM Award Toastmasters International
  • 2002 Founder member of the Costa Press Club, Costa del Sol, Spain
  • 1996 In-house Radio Presenter Training - London Radio
  • 1996 TV Presenters Course, Newbury, England
  • 1994 Compiled and presented News Programme - 340 TV, Spain
  • 1994 Effective Speaking Course - City Lit, London
  • 1991 Spanish press liaison - Cudeca, Cancer Care Charity, Spain
 
Commercial Work Experience:
  • 1999 - 2000 Spanish Section - International Notaries, Piccadilly, London
  • 1997 - 1999 Spanish Desk - Kuwait Investment Office, The City, London
  • 1995 - 1997 Membership Manager - Spanish Chamber of Commerce, London
  • 1990 - 1995 Commercial Manager - Irish Construction Company, Spain
  • Previous 5 years with Spanish legal firm, Spain
    plus 5 years with Spanish property developers, Spain

Plus:

  • 2003 Finalist - short story competition - Radio - (Broadcast on air)
  • 2002 Prize winner - short story competition - (Published)
  • 1995 -2000 Voluntary work - Trinity Hospice, South London
  • 1997 4 months voluntary work - Patagonia - Southern Chile