Hi, I’m
Steven Tizzard
Writer, Trainer & Corporate Consultant
Ichinomiya,Aichi
Summary
Highly professional and self-motivated writer and training specialist based in Japan. Skilled in planning, developing, writing, and implementing effective training programs. Exceptional communicator with a diverse background in writing restaurant reviews, travel features, financial services web content, and business training materials. Adept at crafting engaging and informative content that resonates with audiences while meeting organizational objectives.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ALC Press, Inc. Global Leadership and Talent Development
Senior Corporate Consultant
1 2013 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitating business skills courses and leading global mind-set and intercultural communication seminars at notable Japanese companies
- Preparing executives for MBA courses at leading business schools in Japan and overseas
- Supervising a team of trainers based in Aichi
- Developing syllabuses and course materials that meet client requirements
- Proofreading and native checking textbooks and internal training documents.
SK Word Multilingual Service Division
Japan Travel Nagoya Chubu Reporter program
10.2014 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Social media reporter producing articles on destinations in the Central Japan region.
Food & Drink Guides
Freelance writer
08.2004 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Writing restaurant reviews, covering the south of England, for the UK's most comprehensive restaurant guide.
QuilterSouthampton
Digital Delivery Project Analyst
08.2009 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Wrote web content, business requirements documents, user guides, and training materials.
- Coordinated the development and successful implementation of digital projects (e.g Secure Email, Policy Enquiry, and BACS Paperless Direct Debit compliance).
- Provided valuable insights for future projects through comprehensive post-project evaluations and lessons learned documentation.
- Led integration of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
Kansai Time Out
Freelance writer
10.2007 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Producing international travel features.
Education
Newcastle University
PG Cert in Creative Writing
09.2011 - 05.2013
National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Certificate in Foundation Journalism
07.2004 - 05.2006
University of Southampton
MA in Historical Studies
09.1999 - 05.2002
University of Exeter
BA (Hons) in History (2.1)
10.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
Excellent verbal communicator
Strong written communication
Knowledge of Japanese culture and language
Capable multitasker when planning and coordinating projects
Effective project implementation
Training and mentoring
Presentation Skills
Report Preparation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Native language
Intermediate Japanese (approx. JLPT Level N3)
Intermediate
B1
Working knowledge of German & Spanish
Elementary
A2
Volunteer Experience
E-Mentor, University of Southampton
Timeline
Japan Travel Nagoya Chubu Reporter program
SK Word Multilingual Service Division
10.2014 - 02.2015
Newcastle University
PG Cert in Creative Writing
09.2011 - 05.2013
Digital Delivery Project Analyst
Quilter
08.2009 - 07.2012
Freelance writer
Kansai Time Out
10.2007 - 09.2009
Freelance writer
Food & Drink Guides
08.2004 - 12.2012
National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Certificate in Foundation Journalism
07.2004 - 05.2006
University of Southampton
MA in Historical Studies
09.1999 - 05.2002
University of Exeter
BA (Hons) in History (2.1)
10.1994 - 05.1997
Senior Corporate Consultant
ALC Press, Inc. Global Leadership and Talent Development
1 2013 - Current