Margaret Kalu

Beckenham, Kent

akon1956@yahoo.co.uk | 07979555722

PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY

I am a passionate writer as exemplary on my blog/website such that I will extend to my clients. Pursuing position writing for growth is my goal - one I look forward to.

I write quickly and according to brief. Knowledgeable about social media strategies and search engine optimization with a successful background in producing diverse content.
Able to work with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative, and error-free work.

Looking for a position with the opportunity for career growth. Very enthusiastic offers professional skills in researching and writing memorable features stories.

Enjoys writing poems among are Encomium and When Winter Draws Nearer as featured on my blog/website www.therealakon.co.uk

Versatile content writer is proficient in researching and editing diverse content. 

WORK HISTORY

2008 – Present - A self-published author of three books -Eat with Pleasure (2017), My African Restaurant Adventure (2018 & 2020) Consistent social media presence where I speak, write, coach on video skits on my blog.
Proofread blog and social media posts, copywrites website articles.

In 2017 and 2018, I completed thorough research into assigned topics- interviewed market stall owners in Borough market, Brixton market, Peckham market to mention but these few that later translated into my two books mentioned earlier. From 2008- 2016- I studied online courses in nutrition- child obesity, pre-post-natal nutrition that inspired me to write my books on nutrition and weight management.

From 2003 –2008 ongoing temporary contracts via recruitment agencies duties including processing of housing benefits and council tax rebate application forms, customer service call center, and home visits to assist in filling out application forms for vulnerable customers.

1996-2003 -London Borough of Croydon Finance Dept- Coordinated around 8 staff members to achieve optimal workflow and reach deadlines. Supported general office workflow through teamwork. Managed calendars, meetings, interviews, and appointments. Finance Officer (temporary contract)– NatWest Bank- 1 Prescot Street, London 1986- 1989 involved administrative duties- processing share application forms.

SKILLS

•       Writes clearly and concisely, speaks effectively, openly
        expresses ideas. Leads group discussions with solutions

•      Negotiates /resolves differences -provides well-thought-out solutions. Edit Proofread

       documents-correct grammatical errors, spelling,
      punctuations

•    Accuracy and clarity in grammar usage and context
      proofread blog and social media posts, website copy
     and articles

•    Confidently speaks in public, listens attentively, openly expresses
     ideas Interpersonal Skills-Team-focused- works well with
      others, sensitive, supportive- motivates others

•     Co-operates, multi-tasks to reduce the backlog, and is flexible to cover absences

•     Organisational skills-time keeping, manages projects, targets deadlines

• Set goals- keeps control over budgets- plans and arranges activities.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS- Goldsmiths, University of London
MA Social Science (2003)

HOBBIES: Reading, exercising, and distributing leaflets for my local charity shops.