Maidenhead, UK
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Refreshing Publishing provides digital learning design and publishing consultancy to a wide variety of clients in ELT and education. I use my 25 years of business experience, including 10 years of global print and digital publishing experience, to provide high-quality digital learning content that is accessible and produced according to specifications and within agreed project timescales.
Media
Educational Materials
Launguage Course Materials
Distance Learning Materials
Online Materials
Experience
Freelance since 2020
1. Job title: Digital Learning Designer & Founder
Company: Refreshing Publishing Present
2. Job title: Digital Commissioning Editor
Company: Macmillan Education Ltd 2016 - 2021
3. Job title: Content Development Manager
Company: EF Education First Dates 2012 - 2016
Training
1. Diploma in Digital Learning Design (in progress)
2. APM Project Fundamentals Qualification Year: 2022
3. CIEP Copyediting 1: Introduction (refresher course) Year: 2022
4. CIEP Editorial Project Management Year: 2022
5. Avallain Author Training and Certification Programme Year: 2021
6. Diploma in UX Design and Writing Year: 2021
7. Diploma in Copywriting Year: 2020
Clients
IATEFL
Newgen
QBS Learning
Oxford University Press
Macmillan Education Ltd
Wall Street English
The Content Station
Learn Jam
The British Council
Oneclick Diseño y Software S.L. (Madrid, Spain)
Maidenhead's Big Read
Tonari Gumi: Japanese Community Volunteers Association (Vancouver, Canada)
The Adult Learning Hub
Subjects
Project management
Digital content development and learning design / instructional design
Commissioning of ELT digital components/e-learning
Editorial consultancy
Writing
Educational research
UX writing
Qualifications
MEd Master Of Education (Applied Linguistics)
MEdRes Master Of Education In Practice-Based Educational Research
Specialised software
Avallain Author
CAPE content authoring tool
Brightspace
VST
InDesign
Jira
Smartsheets
Testimonials
Derek was prompt and detailed in his work. As a new business owner, how I come across to my audience is vital and he gave me the edge I needed to ensure my voice came across well. So easy to work with as well! Jane Berwick, Founder, The Adult Learning Hub
I had the privilege of working with Derek on a couple of projects, but the biggest was the second edition of a young learner English language course. Derek was an asset and essential to the project, frequently going above and beyond his responsibilities to ensure that we met tight deadlines. Former Project Manager, EF Education First
He is a true professional and explained the aims of the project very clearly. His feedback was constructive and supportive. I look forward to working with Derek again in the future and cannot recommend him enough. Author and ELT Materials Writer
Alongside his passion and knowledge for the subject, Derek brought with him an eagle eye for detail, impeccable organisation skills and a can-do attitude. Publishing Manager, EF Education First
I have had the opportunity to work with Derek on several projects and the first thing that comes across is that he is passionate about language learning; and when you work with him you also realise how professional, detail oriented and meticulous he is to ensure that the final product is perfect. He is extremely knowledgeable in his fields of expertise as well as open to new ideas. Head of Delivery, Oneclick
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