David Coventry
Diamond Harbour,New Zealand
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in time efficiency, editing, and copywriting. Demonstrates proficiency in copy editing, speech crafting, and scriptwriting. Adept at using CMS platforms and well-versed in the Chicago Manual of Style. Proven track record in proofreading, creative writing, and digital content creation. Inspirational leader with a creative mindset and strong project management aptitude. Skilled in drafting press releases and producing high-quality content across various media channels.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Writer
Self-employed
Diamond Harbour
2015.11 - Current
- Brainstormed creative ideas and partnered with editors and agents to expand upon ideas.
- Crafted persuasive sales pitches, increasing interest in work.
- Wrote to specific target audiences and reading levels.
- Connected with readers through in-person events and social media.
- Defined and understood project boundaries to deermine scope of work.
Database administrator
Nga Taonga Sound & Vision
Wellington
2011.03 - 2015.11
- Established database access and usage policies and procedures for managing each.
- Managed and monitored system backup procedures for enhanced data security.
- Coordinated regular data backups and maintained recovery standards to quickly bring back lost information.
- Researched and integrated new database management tools to meet changing needs.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues with databases for seamless operations.
- Set naming conventions to define and standardise databases.
- Provided training sessions to junior staff, fostering a culture of learning within the team.
Research Manager
Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
Wellington
2009.08 - 2011.03
- Developed research team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve consistently high archival standards.
- Enhanced research methodologies by developing and implementing comprehensive strategic plans.
- Selected, trained and performance-managed research and development staff.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Performed literature reviews, establishing effective search criteria to maximise accuracy of results.
Researcher/Cataloguer
New Zealand Film Archive
Wellington
2002.02 - 2009.08
- Ensured adherence to ethical standards throughout all stages of the research process.
- Developed comprehensive research plans for successful project execution.
- Analyzed film content and wrote extensive breakdowns of content and contributors.
Sound engineer
Self-employed
Wellington
1993.01 - 2001.12
- Coordinated with musicians, understanding their needs to produce desired sound effects.
- Captured high-quality recordings for successful album releases.
- Recorded sound for later direct use or editing.
- Operated recording equipment to capture best possible sound.
- Set up microphones and speakers for optimal acoustics.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Creative Writing
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington 2018.07 - 2022.02
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington 2010.03 - 2011.02
Bachelor of Arts - English Lit & Religious Studies
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington 1997.03 - 2002.02
Diploma in Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering
SAE Creative Arts Insitute
Auckland 1993.07 - 1995.03
Skills
- Time efficiency
- Editing
- Copywriting
- Copy editing
- Speech crafting proficiency
- CMS familiarity
- Scriptwriting
- Chicago Manual of Style
- Proofreading
- Creative writing
- Inspirational leadership
- Creative mindset
- Project management aptitude
- Digital content creation
- Copywriting proficiency
- Press release drafting
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Creative Writing
Victoria University of Wellington
2018.07 - 2022.02
Writer
Self-employed
2015.11 - Current
Database administrator
Nga Taonga Sound & Vision
2011.03 - 2015.11
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Victoria University of Wellington
2010.03 - 2011.02
Research Manager
Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
2009.08 - 2011.03
Researcher/Cataloguer
New Zealand Film Archive
2002.02 - 2009.08
Bachelor of Arts - English Lit & Religious Studies
Victoria University of Wellington
1997.03 - 2002.02
Diploma in Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering
SAE Creative Arts Insitute
1993.07 - 1995.03
Sound engineer
Self-employed
1993.01 - 2001.12