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About Me

Currently working as a Web Manager at Everywoman Ltd, I have previously held web editorial and strategic content roles at Bodog (aka Riplife) and Teachers TV. Before this I worked as an Internal Communications Coordinator for the Home Retail Group covering Homebase and Argos.

I achieved a BA Honours Degree from the Solent Univeristy (formerly Southampton Institute) in Media Writing.

Location:
United Kingdom, London
Gender:
Male
Areas of expertise:
Football/Soccer, Music - alternative, Online Community Building, online community management, Women in Business, Online Education, Online Gaming, web editor, Web Management, Content & Strategy
I am:
Agnostic, Blogger, Brainstormer, Foodie, Idea generator, Writer/Editor
My website links:
everywoman
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I'm passionate about

Social media and online communities, web, editorial, writing, music, film, football, golf, food and cooking, nature and wildlife, online gaming, business start ups

People don't know that I'm good at

History and stats. If a topic piques my interest I will inevitably hunt down all the facts and figures and the background to it - and let people with a passing interest know the vital facts!

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  • A comment on Conversation: Does everyone's opinion have the same value?

    Jul 18 2011: Of course it depends on the subject matter and the reason for gaining someone's opinion. Often we judge people's opinions based on some pre-determined beliefs we hold, and we are merely looking for agreement to solidify your ideas! Interesting point Kate makes about 13-26 year olds rebelling - I can certainly sympathise with this notion, and infact would argue it hasn't ever stopped, but yes sometimes those closest to you can have a major impact on your own opinions, particularly if you feel strongly opposed to their beliefs.

    Jonathon's question asks whether everyone's opinion has the same value. To one scenario - no, because every scenario is limited to many factors, but on a wide scale, potentially yes - to an unlimited amount and variety of scenarios. Everyone has an area of 'expertise' or knowledge, whether they know it or not.

  • A comment on Conversation: Are you optimistic or pessimistic, and why?

    Jul 18 2011: At heart an optimist, vocally I probably come across as a pessimist - my defensive nature is pessimistic but when I am comfortable around people I let them into my optimist nature!

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