Lauren Katulka

Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia

+91 xxxx xxxxx

[email protected]

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Timeline
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
Editorial Assistant
Cycle Torque | Motorcycle Publishing Pty Ltd
Jan 2004 - Feb 2007
Editor
Future School
Current Company
Feb 2007 - now
Freelance writer
Self-employed
About me
Freelance writer
Education
- Merewether high school
  1992 - 1997
  7-12
  Merewether High School is an academically selective high school based in Newcastle, NSW. I earned my Higher School Certificate after studying 3U English, mathematics, ancient history, society and culture, biology, and visual art.
- University of newcastle
  1998 - 2002
  Bachelor of arts (b.a.) communication studies
  I studied a variety of topics including journalism, popular culture theory, screenwriting, communication theory, website design, editing, and creative writing. I was invited to complete my honours year, when I wrote my thesis "Literary Classic or Misogynistic Trash: The Female Reception of Ellis' 'American Psycho.'"
Experience
- Cycle torque | motorcycle publishing pty ltd
  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
  Editorial assistant
  During my two years with Cycle Torque, I wrote a variety of articles for print and online publication, including sports stories, product reviews, bike tests, and feature articles. I also proofread stories from freelance writers and maintained the company's website using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe Go Live. The role also required basic administration and accounting duties.
- Future school
  Jan 2004 - Feb 2007
  Editor
  During my two years with Future School, I wrote the educational software company's e-newsletter, website copy, advertisements, and presentation scripts. I served as a project manager and team member for various press campaigns, including the launch of Dr John Irvine's DVD and the company's own online learning launch. I also proofread teaching manuals, educational software, and other copy from various departments and analysed website traffic to write reports.
- Self-employed
  Feb 2007 - now
  Freelance writer
  I have worked with clients in diverse industries including fashion, travel, online education, entertainment, construction, personal finance, health, technology, lifestyle, and automotive sales. I am a skilled writer and researcher with experience creating blog posts and feature articles, press releases, website copy, and infographic text and layouts.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certificate iv in project management
  Australian college of project management
  Jan 2005