SUMMARY

CANBERRA Australia -- Ron Evans is a science and technology writer, researcher and editor. He generates business documents for government and corporations: such as web sites, reports, tenders, business plans, proposals, policies, strategies, contracts, forms, minutes, correspondence, manuals, conference papers, training manuals, speeches, science articles, feature articles, newsletters, and books.

He researches and writes documentaries and scripts for television, radio, and live theatre. He also develops and delivers training courses on writing skills for managers and scientists.

Among his personal interests is global innovation in the engineering and building industries.

AGENCIES

2007-2008 -- Quest Solutions
2005-2006 -- The One Umbrella
2003 -- Quest Employment
2002 -- IPA Personnel
1990-1996 -- Drake Personnel
1988-1990 -- Professional Careers Australia

QUALIFICATIONS

1971 -- Bachelor of Science degree, Australian National University

IT SKILLS

Software
Operating systems -- Windows XP, Mac OSX
Microsoft -- Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project
Desktop publishing -- Quark Express, Pagemaker, Ventura
Spreadsheets -- Excel, Lotus 123, Works
Database -- Access, Dbase
Graphics -- CorelDraw, Photoshop, PaintShop
CAD -- AutoCAD, TurboCAD
Internet -- HTML, Javascript, Dreamweaver/Flash
Administration -- SAP, SAP InfoPak, MYOB

Professional
Writing -- Research, writing, editing, formatting, desktop publishing
Administration -- Office administration, filing systems, reception, accounting systems
Documents -- Reports, tenders, business plans, proposals, policies, strategies, contracts, forms, websites, manuals, conference papers, training manuals, science articles, feature articles, newsletters, patents, book chapters, minutes and correspondence
Internet -- Website design, international DNS domain name selection and purchasing, ISP hosting, search engine positioning and registration, website marketing and development

RECENT ASSIGNMENTS

2007 -- Universal McCann, Media Operator
2006 -- Co-operative Research Centre for Greenhouse Accounting, Research School of Biological Sciences, Australian National University -- Communicator
2006 -- Department of Employment and Industrial Relations, Financial Management Group Feb 2006 to April 2006 -- Documentation writer (SAP InfoPak)
2005 -- Australian Taxation Office, Document and Records Solutions, and Corporate Infrastructure Branch -- Technical writer
2004 -- Agility Pty Ltd -- Research officer

Writing
2000 -- National Museum of Australia -- Caption writer
1998 -- National Health and Medical Research Council -- Technical writer, forms designer
1993 -- Waste Management Section, Department of Urban Services -- Trial of Wheeled Bins for the Kerbside Collection of Household Recyclables and Wastes in Canberra report -- Researcher, writer
1991 -- Bureau of Mineral Resources -- Technical writer

Editing
1997 -- CSIRO Division of Soils
1997 -- C3 Research Centre, Defence Science and Technology Organisation -- Trends in C3 Systems Technology
1995 -- Australian National University -- Proceedings of the Third National Women's Health Conference
1993 -- Casino Canberra -- Surveillance and Security Manual
1991 -- Abstudy Policy Section, Department of Employment, Education and Training -- Abstudy Policy Manual

Desktop Publishing
1992 -- Computer Power and Tandem Computers -- Law Enforcement Access Network tender
1992 -- Australian Defence Industries
1992 -- Tandem Computers
1990 -- Department of Industry, Technology and Science -- Building Code of Australia

Administration
1996 -- CSPM Computer Site Project Management -- Secretary, receptionist
1994 -- John Holland Constructions -- Secretary, receptionist
1994 -- Maunsell Engineering -- Receptionist
1993 -- Ferrier Hodgson -- Secretary, receptionist
1992 -- Grains Research and Development Council -- Desktop publisher, administrative assistant

TECHNICAL PUBLICATION

Patent
1994-1999 -- Construction Module, Panel and System, Australian patent AU2298/95 and US patent 5904006

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Plexigon
1996 -- Plexigon Project, School of Environmental Design, University of Canberra -- Lecturer, presenter, workshop tutor

Writing
1992-1993 -- Graduate Writing Workshop, Department of Finance -- Lecturer
1992-1993 -- Report Writing Workshop, Department of Finance -- Lecturer
1991-1992 -- Writing Skills Workshop, David Syme Management Education Centre / Monash University / University of Canberra
1989-1990 -- Effective Speechwriting, Management and Policy Studies Centre / University of Canberra -- Lecturer
1989-1990 -- Effective Writing, Management and Policy Studies Centre / University of Canberra -- Lecturer
1982-1989 -- Creative Writing, Centre for Continuing Education, Australian National University -- Lecturer
1988 -- English Communication Program, Australian Defence Force Academy -- Presenter, tutor
1982-1986 -- Report Writing, Personnel Development Program, Australian National University -- Lecturer
1982-1986 -- Effective Writing, Australian National University -- Lecturer
1985 -- Legal Writing Workshop, Australian National University -- Lecturer
1981-1982 -- Professional Writing, Canberra College of Advanced Education -- Tutor

The Griffins and Canberra
1988-1996 -- The Griffins: the Lives of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, Elderhostels Program, Centre for Continuing Education, Australian National University

MEDIA AND FREELANCE WRITING PROJECTS

Freelance Journalism
1980-1998 -- The Australian and The Canberra Times -- Freelance features writer

Magazines and Newsletters
2000 -- Amida, Australia's Asia Student Magazine -- Editor, writer, designer
1998-2001 -- Canberra Jung Society Newsletter, Canberra Jung Society -- Editor, designer
1993 -- Recyling Update, Waste Management Section, Department of Urban Services -- Researcher, writer, editor
1993 -- Litter, Waste Management Section, Department of Urban Services -- Writer
1993 -- NATSEM News, National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling -- Editor, writer
1992 -- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Overseas Study Award Scheme, Commonwealth Department of Employment, Education and Training -- Researcher, writer, designer
1988-1990 -- CBS News, Canberra Building Society -- Writer, editor, designer

TV Documentaries
1987 -- The Canberrans -- Capital Seven TV -- Researcher, scriptwriter

TV Scriptwriting
1974 -- The Aunty Jack Show, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sydney -- Comedy writer

Advertising copywriting
1979 -- Life Station 2CA -- Copy Chief
1973-74 -- Radio 2CA -- Copywriter

Radio Documentaries
1979-80 -- The Swing Era, Radio 2CN, Australian Broadcasting Corporation -- Researcher, writer
1979 -- Energy Forum, Radio 2CN, Australian Broadcasting Corporation -- Researcher, writer

Live Theatre
1998 -- Marion’s Magic, Botanic Gardens Theatre -- Playwright
1985 -- The State of Mind Cabaret, Black Inc Theatre Company -- Comedy writer
1985 -- The Red Priest, Theatre ACT -- Playwright
1984 -- The Pentagon is Missing, Theatre ACT -- Playwright
1983 -- Jazztime, Theatre ACT -- Playwright

WEBSITE
www.ronaldevans.com

INTERESTS

Reading, writing, editing, PC construction, swimming, polyhedral geometry, portable building systems, team cycling, bicycle maintenance

FILES, SCRIPTS, REFERENCES