STACEY LIEZL SIEBRITZ

Address:
16A Ashford Way, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0QT

Profile
Motivated, intelligent journalism graduate, with training and overseas magazine experience, keen to develop a career in online journalism.

Journalism Training
London School of Journalism, UK May 2011 July 2011 Completed a three-month postgraduate diploma at the London School of Journalism covering every aspect of the industry, including news and features writing, television and radio broadcast, sub-editing, social networking and media law.

Journalism Experience
Reporter, Shropshire Star, UK November 2011 Conducted interviews (face-to-face and over the phone), handled press releases, answered phone calls, wrote news stories and conducted in-depth background research. Winner of Online Writer Competition, Stylist Magazine, UK October 2011 Visited the magazine headquarters. Learnt about CMS programming, Adobe Photoshop, SEO optimisation, picture sourcing, and news writing. Contributed articles available on the magazines website. Regional editor, 10 Magazine, South Korea August 2010 February 2011 Wrote for a Seoul-based publication with a national readership, providing upto-the-minute information on the news, events and hidden gems of Chungcheong Province. Travelled around the area conducting research and interviews, reviewing events and venues, promoting the publication and recruiting writers. Columnist, Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine, UK October 2011 Present Writing a monthly column detailing personal yoga and lifestyle experience. Writer, Mind Body Green, US August 2011 Present Contributing health and wellness features to a renowned yoga and wellbeing website.

Tel: 07403 399 931 Email: stacey.liezl@gmail.com Portfolio: www.staceysiebritz.com Twitter: @stacey_liezl
References are available upon request.

Employment
Content Writer, Adfero, UK December 2011 Present Implements content marketing strategies by producing a high volume of quality online content for a range of clients and industries. Proven experience improving unique page views, search rankings and bounce rates. Writes news, features, blog posts and static content and specialist areas include technology, travel, business and lifesyle. English teacher, Sun Moon University, South Korea April 2009 February 2011 Participated in the prestigious Asan School Project, a community initiative providing high quality English tuition to public school pupils in rural areas.

Education

University of Leeds BA (Hons) English (2:1) 2004 2007

Areas of Interest
Health and wellness, including psychology, medicine, nutrition, running and yoga. Travel writing, particularly in relation to local cuisine, physical pursuits and off the beaten track destinations. Film, including reviews, analysis and socio-historical context. Personal blogs: www.uncoolrunning.com www.staceyliezl.wordpress.com