John Burbidge

Current

• Writer/Editor (Self-employed)

Past

• Communications Director at Institute of Cultural Affairs USA
• Publications Director at Institute of Cultural Affairs USA West
• International Development & Funding Officer at Institute of Cultural Affairs International (Brussels)

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Education

• The Writing School (London, UK)
• The University of Western Australia

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Industry

Writing and Editing

John Burbidge’s Experience

• Writer/Editor

  Self-employed

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

  January 2001 — Present (8 years 7 months)

  Written articles on a variety of subjects for magazines, newspapers, periodicals and books in several countries. Current writing projects include a biography of Australian author Gerald Glaskin, a personal memoir on coming out as a gay man in India, and an anthology of travel-inspired essays. Editing credits include guest editor for an international magazine, book chapters, organizational reports & operational manuals, and theses.

• Communications Director

  Institute of Cultural Affairs USA

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  January 1995 — December 2000 (6 years)

  Edited national newsletter and anthology on civil society; wrote and edited articles for professional publications; produced annual reports, brochures and website copy; coordinated publications sales & marketing; designed and distributed membership materials.

• Publications Director

  Institute of Cultural Affairs USA West

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  October 1988 — December 1994 (6 years 3 months)

  Edited regional newsletter; wrote and edited articles for professional publications; produced annual reports and marketing materials; designed and distributed membership materials.

• International Development & Funding Officer

  Institute of Cultural Affairs International (Brussels)

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  September 1984 — October 1988 (4 years 2 months)

  Wrote proposals and solicited grants from major European donor agencies; edited an anthology on rural development; wrote and edited PR materials; maintained relationships with member organizations in 30 countries; represented ICAI at UN agencies and international conferences.

John Burbidge’s Education

• The Writing School (London, UK)

  Comprehensive Writing Course graduate , Non-fictional article & essay writing , 1988 — 1992

• The University of Western Australia

  BA Honors (First Class) , Anthropology , 1967 — 1970

Additional Information

John Burbidge’s Groups:

Convenor: Seattle Chapter of the Lesbian & Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (1995-1998), Secretary: Decatur Shores Community Association (2002-2007)

John Burbidge’s Honors:

Winner, John Goodson Staff Quality Award for Outstanding Service & Commitment to ICA (1998)

John Burbidge’s Contact Settings

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