Bio
Thine own self.
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I am intelligent, independent and ravenous for an opportunity to write for a company that matters.
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Determined, passionate and more than comfortable with the role of leadership. If you need a trustworthy, efficient writer or content creator with a keen critical eye - I'm your man.
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Luis Monzon
Writer
BA - English Literature and Communication Sciences from Varsity College.
Highly proficient and exceedingly creative in the English language.
4 years of Freelance experience, editing, creative writing, screenplays.
5 Months experience writing for IT News Africa in the tech space.
Education
What, Where and When
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English and Communication Science - Varsity College
An incredible and in-depth English programme, as well as a research-focused Communication syllabus headed by lecturers Lorriane Woollatt and Dr. Elizabeth van der Walt ensured a critical understanding of both fields, as well as a focus on Journalism and the Media Sciences.
January 2017 - December 2019
Degree in Video Game Development - Universidad Europea de Madrid
Though unfinished, two years spent studying at the European University of Madrid in Spain broadened my horizons and showed me what I really wanted to do in my life - write.
February 2015 - January 2017
Qualification to Access University from Universidad Nacional de Education a Distancia (UNED).
I spent a year in Spain studying Spanish subjects in order to study abroad. This diploma is tantamount to a Spanish Matric for foreign learners.
January 2014Â - January 2015
Matric Abbotts College Northcliff
An environment that engendered independence, individualism and critical thought highlighted my time in High School.
January 2011 - December 2013
My Skills
High quality writing skills.
Extensive experience in and highly proficient with creative and interesting writing - I can write for all things and do it well and fast.
Highly proficient in Computers - PC, Mac, etc.
Very skilled in facets of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint as well as Mac suite programs.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 - CS6 and further.
Very experienced in Photoshop, capable of building websites and creating media for them.
Adobe After Effects.
Can edit and publish videos quickly and with good quality.
Adobe Illustrator.
Quickly and efficiently create business cards, letterheads, magazine covers, etc.
Research Skills.
Can do my own research using the internet quickly and thoroughly. I know where to look.
Photography.
Have access to my own camera and am well-versed in taking interesting and informative pictures.
Driving.
Have a driver's license and have been driving for 5 or more years. Have driven in Europe and have access to my own vehicle.
Experience
Freelance Writer/Designer
2017 - 2019
Editing, screenplay writing, comic book writing, blog writing.
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Reference: Kristen Preston
(As her editor)
Contact: 065 173 7312
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Reference: Gabrielle Ortega
(As her writer)
Contact: 078 862 2564
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Stephan Preston
(As his graphic designer)
Contact: 079 969 6471
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Journalist - IT News Africa
3 February 2020
Writing several daily articles in the tech space for 5 months. Maintaining a high level of quality and relevancy in an effort to produce technology news that will interest African readers.
