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SIMON BURT Phone: 06 379 5692 Born
Education: Wellington Teachers College 1973-5, specialising in music and art. Graduated with merit 1975 Work History: Words & Images Ltd - Proprietor, writer, designer, web designer - 2005 - Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine - Feature Writer (freelance) - 2006 - Tourist Times Ltd – Proprietor, editor, copywriter, designer – 2001 - 2005 Wairarapa Times-Age – Advertising Features Writer (part-time) - 2004 Freelance Agency Television & Radio Commercial Producer (Akl) – 2000 - 2001 Colenso BBDO (Akl)– Head of Television Commercial Production – 1994 - 2000 The Picture House (Advertising Film company) – Co-Proprietor and Producer – 1989 - 1994 Visibility (Corporate Communications company) – Co-Proprietor and Writer/Producer/Director – 1985 - 1989 Freelance Producer/Director/Video Editor/Sound Recordist/Tape Op - 1984 Capital Communications Ltd – Writer/Producer/Director/Recordist – 1983-1984 Dept of Health and State Services Commission Audio Visual Units - Scriptwriter/Producer/Director/Photographer/Audio Technician - 1979-1983 Primary School Teacher – 1976-1979 Skills and Attributes: I have worked in communications and advertising for nearly 30 years. I have managed television commercial production budgets of $2m+ and worked with suppliers worldwide. I am experienced at tidying up other people’s words for public consumption as well as creating my own. I have also worked for local businesses and organisations writing and designing brochures, websites and advertising. I am competent in Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Coffee Cup Visualsite, GoLive, QuarkXPress and more. I am personable, reliable, have an excellent telephone manner and respect deadlines. |