Jessica Vincent

About Me

Born in the Northern Territory and now based in Melbourne, I am a graduate of the University of New England and the University of Queensland. Having majored in writing my interests lie mostly in editing and publishing, creative writing, non-fiction writing, and social media marketing, with a passion for effective and efficient communication skills.
My studies focused mostly on different forms of writing, children’s literature and media, sociology, and analytical or editorial skills.
I am a passionate writer and avid reader with a strong work ethic and persistent nature. I currently work as a marketing assistant.

Myself
Writing

Writing

Experience with short fictional writing, creative non-fiction, storytelling techniques and children’s literature.

Videography

Videography

Knowledge and experience with filming, editing, and producing video content for social media and YouTube.

Publishing and editing

Publishing and editing

The ability to effectively proofread material, engage with literature, and knowledge of proper grammar and punctuation.

Photography

Photography

Theoretical and practical knowledge of photography and editing processes, as well as experience with a range of different styles of photography.

My Qualifications

I currently possess the following qualifications:

Masters of Writing, Editing & Publishing
The University of Queensland
2017 – 2018
Bachelor of Arts (majored in Writing)
University of New England
2014 – 2016
Certificate III in Hospitality
TAFE NSW
2013

My Special Achievements

  • 2010 to 2012 – Participated in the Griffith University North Queensland State Honours Ensemble
  • 2012 – Received an OP 2 (ATAR 97.55) on completing Year 12
  • 2012 – Awarded the Senior Dux of Mareeba State High School
  • 2012 – Awarded the Ports North Environmental Award
  • 2012 – Competed in the Queensland State Cross Country Championships
  • 2012 – Directed, co-filmed and edited a promotional film, developed by the Mareeba State High School (MSHS) in conjunction with the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, for inclusion on the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Website
  • 2013 – Received a Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship (Design) from Swinburne University of Technology and a partial George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
  • 2014 to 2016 – Received Distinctions and High Distinctions at university
  • 2016 – Participated in an internship with AAA Backstage
  • 2016 – Completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Writing
  • 2017 - Entered a short story into the Hunter Writers Centre Grief Short Story Competition and was selected to be published in their annual anthology

My Skills

  • Experience with publishing and editing, focused on the Australian context, with a knowledge of different publishing sectors, modes of publication and modes of writing and editing
  • Experience with writing in a range of areas, including sociology, history, children’s literature and organisational
  • Knowledge of fictional and non-fictional works through extensive reading and researching
  • Analysing and engaging with literature and media, such as books, poems, television programs, and movies, with a particular focus on children’s media
  • Rhetoric, or the art of effective and persuasive writing, with a focus on political discourse, public affairs and corporate communications
  • Organisational writing for work, including effective research strategies, critical writing techniques and the ability to communicate effectively within a professional environment
  • Non-fiction writing, covering areas such as academic, ancient history, digital and social media and survey composition
  • Knowledge of sociology, including families and youth, mental health and survey design and structure
  • Creative writing techniques in short and longer pieces of fiction, including knowledge of storytelling techniques and creative non-fiction writing
  • Proofreading and editing skills
  • Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to use Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign
  • Proficient using both PC and Mac computers
  • Attention to detail in all aspects of my work and study
  • The ability to work independently or collaboratively
  • The ability to speak clearly and fluently
  • Knowledge and experience in the Google Suite, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms
  • An understanding of SEO strategies and technologies for digital marketing, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, EDMs, and more
  • Experience with basic administration tasks, including filing, scanning, printing, data entry, transferring and directing calls, operating a switchboard, and sorting and distributing internal mail

My Projects

Academic

Ancient History Essay (download):

An academic style essay written for the unit ANCH110 at the University of New England. The essay covers the topic of religious worship in ancient Greece and utilises footnoting as well as a bibliography.

Book Proposal (download):

Written for the unit ENCO306, this assignment is in the style of a book proposal, outlining a potential book for a publisher and discussing the rationale, genre, target readership and market competition.

Survey Research Project (download):

An in-depth proposal for a survey research project over two assignments. This first part focused on the literary review and background research, while the second part involved developing the actual survey and questionnaire. It was written for SOCY341.

Non-fiction

The Making of Mary (download):

A biographical piece written for the unit ENCO309. This piece is not in academic style but is still written formally as it is a biography. It is written from a personal perspective but still remains unbiased professional.

Vote of Thanks (download):

Written in 2012 for an awards ceremony, this short piece was designed to be read aloud, and so is short, succinct, and utilises simple language.

Time Management in a Nutshell (download):

This is an article written for the purposes of being published in an online university magazine. It discusses the issues related to time management as a student in a relatable, conversational style.

PC vs. Mac (download):

An article intended for an online IT magazine, comparing PC and Mac computers. It provides a short, conversational analysis of the two without using technical jargon on more complex language.

Five things no-one tells you before moving to a city (download):

A short, conversational style piece submitted to the magazine Frankie. It is written in an informal and colloquial tone, aimed at youth and focusing on comedic appeal. This piece discusses different things that may be important to learn before moving to a city.

Medium

Articles I have written and published on Medium:

Work

AAA Backstage

A number of reviews I wrote during my internship at AAA Backstage:

Boulevard Gardens

Several articles I contributed to or wrote for the Boulevard Gardens blog:

Lip Magazine

Articles I have written for Lip Magazine:

WridgWays

Articles, internal documents, email templates, and external content I have written as part of my role as content writer at WridgWays:

Kynection

Blog articles, EDMs, social media content, and website copy I have created in my role as Marketing Assistant at Kynection:

Video content:

Beacon Lighting

A collection of the blogs that I wrote and published in my role as PR & Digital Content Creator at Beacon Lighting:

Social Media

Instagram graphics (download)

Creative Writing

Baked in Translation (download):

This short story depicts the breakup between the two main characters through creative writing. It was written for the unit ENCO304 with the intention of focusing on point-of-view, description and story structure.

The Bus to Bondi Beach (download):

A short, 150-word piece written for the unit ENCO102, designed to focus on storytelling techniques and structure. This story outlines a short, non-fictional scene set in Sydney between the narrator and her mother in a creative style.

Themed Reflection (download):

This reflection was developed for the unit SOCY336 at the University of New England. It was designed to be a more creative take on a typical reflection and focused on the subject of gay marriage and how this issue is perceived by children.

Picture Book Story (download):

Written for the unit ENCO310, this story was designed as part of a book proposal for a children’s picture book. This story depicts a young girl and her grandmother, and the differences and similarities between the two different time periods, focusing on the fact that overall love still remains the same.

Editing

Style Sheet (download):

In addition to proofreading and editing skills, I have also created a style sheet that outlines the formats I use as well as any common spelling mistakes and grammatical rules.

Photography

Portraiture :

Animals:

Nature:

Landscape:

Food:

Videography

TikTok: