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Sylvia Helen Goodrick

Roma

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Contributing Writer (volunteer)Freelance AuthorFounder and WriterAssistant Manager and TutorCopy and Content Writer

Work Type

Contract WorkConsultingSeasonal Work

Location Preference

HybridRemote
Location: Roma, Italia
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

€25000/yr - €100000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home option4-day work weekPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Multilingual children's book author and content creator skilled in transforming complex concepts into engaging, accessible stories that captivate audiences.

Expertise in collaborating with industry experts to maintain high editorial standards and ensure content accuracy.

Proven ability to develop innovative learning strategies and promote growth mindset principles through creative writing.

Committed to connecting with diverse audiences through tailored storytelling and educational content.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Contributing Writer (volunteer)

La Mente Pensante Magazine
Manchester
05.2025 - Current
  • Authored insightful articles on psychology and neuroscience for parent-teacher audiences.
  • Collaborated with leading psychologists to ensure content accuracy and editorial standards
  • Conducted data analysis using AI research tools

Freelance Author

Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore
Milan
11.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated favourable terms with top publisher, enhancing future project conditions.
  • Collaborated with illustrator and editors ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
  • Organized dynamic author presentations to boost book visibility and audience engagement.
  • Developed innovative rhyming text to teach growth mindset principles to young readers.

Founder and Writer

brainlearningfun.com
08.2024 - Current
  • Created an educational blog exploring the neuroscience and art of learning for parents
  • Wrote about reading development, language acquisition, and cognitive growth in children
  • Translated complex neuroscience concepts into accessible, engaging content for general readership
  • Conducted ongoing research to ensure content accuracy and educational value

Assistant Manager and Tutor

Freschi & Vangelisti S.R.L. (Full-time)
Stia
09.2020 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in managing daily operations and scheduling.
  • Delivered homeschooling instruction in phonics, Montessori-based mathematics, and science.
  • Translated presentations and emails for high-end brand client (Tiffany) acquisition.
  • Translated social media copy for the company's new silverware brand, Mariae Nivis.
  • Developed communication and organizational skills, managing multiple responsibilities.

Copy and Content Writer

The Truman Brewery
London
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Researched industry trends to inform content direction and strategy.
  • Researched, wrote and edited compelling copy for webpages, blog posts and other digital content.
  • The blog had 5,000 readers by the second week, and its content was being copied by Refinery29.
  • Developed newsletter, SEO copywriting, content strategy, and editorial skills.
  • Position curtailed by the COVID-19 epidemic.

Instructor and Translator

EASI English
Remote Online
09.2015 - 03.2018
  • Tailored premium Business English courses for corporate clients (Lindt, Salini Impregilo).
  • Translated legal documents and transcribed meetings.
  • Scripted listening exercises for language-learning materials.
  • Translated food and lifestyle articles.

Technical Translator

ACS Dobfar
Remote Online
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Translated technical and sales procedures for a pharmaceutical company.
  • Ensured the accuracy of annual product reviews and regulatory documentation.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in specialized technical content.

Research Assistant

King's College London
London
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Liaised with parents from diverse backgrounds to administer child development assessments.
  • Managed the 'Concerns About My Child' questionnaire with precision and sensitivity.

Assistant

Anna Freud Centre
London
06.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provided child-led play therapy for children under three
  • Collaborated with psychotherapists on individualized intervention approaches
  • Implemented evidence-based practices for child emotional and social development

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University College London
London
05-2014

Foundation Degree -

London Metropolitan University
London
01-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Copywriting, Social Media Strategy And Management

CGT - Scuola Di Copywriting
Online
03-2026

Professional Qualification -

International House
London

Skills

  • High Quality, Multimedia Content Creation
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Research methodology
  • Multilingual Translation
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Adaptive Learning Strategies
  • Editorial Standards
  • Audience Engagement
  • Storytelling
  • Language Proficiency
  • SEO strategy

Languages

Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Native
Native

Affiliations

Singing 

Timeline

Contributing Writer (volunteer)

La Mente Pensante Magazine
05.2025 - Current

Freelance Author

Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore
11.2024 - Current

Founder and Writer

brainlearningfun.com
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager and Tutor

Freschi & Vangelisti S.R.L. (Full-time)
09.2020 - 05.2025

Copy and Content Writer

The Truman Brewery
08.2019 - 04.2020

Technical Translator

ACS Dobfar
02.2016 - 06.2016

Instructor and Translator

EASI English
09.2015 - 03.2018

Research Assistant

King's College London
09.2013 - 04.2014

Assistant

Anna Freud Centre
06.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University College London

Foundation Degree -

London Metropolitan University

Some College (No Degree) - Copywriting, Social Media Strategy And Management

CGT - Scuola Di Copywriting

Professional Qualification -

International House

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