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Daren Alexander Frankish

Daren Alexander Frankish

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Focused Editor experienced in creating innovative strategy to maintain audience interest whilst achieving commercial objectives. Managed content flow for cohesive reading experiences. Highly motivated with keen planning abilities to meet workload schedules and achieve publishing deadlines.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

European Editor & Correspondent (Part Time)

UPA United Press Association, Inc.
Amalienstrasse 71 D 80799 Munich, Munich, Germany
02.2008 - Current

I have worked on a variety of assignments for the United States Press Agency and I am currently their Europe, Editor and Correspondent. I have also published 4 photography books on Brutalist Architecture: Barbican - Black & white (2013), Brutalist Theatre (2016), Trellick Tower (2014), Bedford Way (2015). I have photographed in 15 countries on 3 continents including China, North Korea, USA & Europe.


I am a Gettys iStock, Saatchi art contributor. I am also a member of Reporters without borders.


I have been Vetted and accredited by:

(UK)

Royal Military Tattoo (MOD)

Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Edinburgh Festival

Edinburgh International Film Festival

Edinburgh Royal Highland Show

Edinburgh Hogmanay (Unique Assembly Ltd)

Royal Yacht Britannia

Network Rail (Forth Rail Bridge)

Transport Scotland (Forth Road Bridges)

National Museums Scotland

Scottish Football Association

English Heritage

Concourse of Excellence (Holyrood Palace, Windsor Castle & Hampton Court)

Goodwood Revival

Gumball 2000

Motorcycle live (NEC, Birmingham)

UK Government

ITV Granada

Bletchley Park

Royal Airforce Museum


(Non UK)

United Nations - New York

European Parliament - Brussels

Stasi HQ - Berlin

Daimler Benz - Berlin







Partner

Lawnmower Services & Golf Car Company
Edinburgh, Morningside
06.1986 - 03.2022
  • Developed a strong company culture by implementing leadership development programmes.
  • Secured key client accounts for sustained firm growth.
  • Enhanced overall team performance with regular training and personal development initiatives.
  • Implemented innovative business strategies to outperform market competition.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts to secure long-term business stability.
  • Retained specialist knowledge to offer clients expert case guidance and management.

Education

A-Levels - English, Maths, Geography

Boroughmuir High School
Edinburgh
08.1992 - 07.1995

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Metal Fabrication

Jewel and Esk valley College
Edinburgh, Midlothian
08.1996 - 07.1998

Skills

Property Photographer & Videographer

Certification

European Press Federation

Certificate of Accreditation

Certified Journalist of the European Press Federation e.V.

Official registration Code: BC-11986

Brussels (Belgium) August 2010

Accomplishments

Shortlisted for 'Story of the creative' photo exhibition 2013

My photograph was Exhibited at the SEE | ME Gallery, New York.


Shortlisted for 'The Exposure Award' The City and Beyond photo exhibition 2015

My photograph was Exhibited at the SEE | ME Gallery, New York.

My photograph was published in the book: The Exposure Award' The City and Beyond photo exhibition






Timeline

European Editor & Correspondent (Part Time)

UPA United Press Association, Inc.
02.2008 - Current

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Metal Fabrication

Jewel and Esk valley College
08.1996 - 07.1998

A-Levels - English, Maths, Geography

Boroughmuir High School
08.1992 - 07.1995

Partner

Lawnmower Services & Golf Car Company
06.1986 - 03.2022
Daren Alexander Frankish