Writer, Editor, Proofreader.
Melbourne Area, Australia
- Current
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- Founder, Writer, Editor & Proofreader at The Feisty Empire
- Past
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- Human Resources Manager at Delphi Automotive Systems
- Senior Personnel Officer at Holden's Engine Company
- Industrial Relations Officer at Gas & Fuel Corporation of Victoria
- Customer Service Assistant at Myer
- Education
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- University of Melbourne
- Victoria University
- Whitefriars College
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Paul Hassing’s Summary
In ten years as a copywriter, Paul has written, edited and proofed online, print, radio, outdoor and business copy for over 1,000 organisations of every size and sector. He has won two writing competitions and his articles have appeared in over 20 magazines worldwide.
Paul is extremely versatile, having handled everything from websites, recruitment ads, case studies, annual reports and newsletters to catalogues, billboards, press releases, user guides and even cookbooks.
Paul holds Bachelor of Business and Master of Arts degrees and also has ten years human resources experience – including two as Personnel Manager.
He works fast, knows what he’s doing and seldom needs to do anything twice.
Paul Hassing’s Specialties:
Recruitment advertising. Newsletters. Editing. Proofreading.
Paul Hassing’s Experience
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Founder, Writer, Editor & Proofreader
The Feisty Empire
(Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)
July 1999 — Present (10 years 1 month)
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Human Resources Manager
Delphi Automotive Systems
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Automotive industry)
November 1993 — November 1995 (2 years 1 month)
With the exception of payroll, reconstructed and managed the entire HR function.
Dealt with issues generated by a take-over, a merger, expansion, ISO quality accreditation and a corporate safety drive.
Represented company in North America and Japan. -
Senior Personnel Officer
Holden's Engine Company
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Automotive industry)
November 1988 — November 1993 (5 years 1 month)
Became the company's first EEO Officer.
Configured and administered the company's first stand alone computerised HR system.
Managed performance improvement program (including terminations). -
Industrial Relations Officer
Gas & Fuel Corporation of Victoria
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Utilities industry)
November 1986 — November 1988 (2 years 1 month)
Liaised with all parties to industrial disputes.
Prepared submissions to the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission.
Rewrote policy manual. -
Customer Service Assistant
Myer
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)
November 1981 — November 1987 (6 years 1 month)
Sales, training, security, product assembly and demonstration, complaints.
Paul Hassing’s Education
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University of Melbourne
1999 — 2001
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Victoria University
Bachelor of Business , Personnel Administration , 1983 — 1986
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Whitefriars College
HSC , 1977 — 1982
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Paul Hassing’s Interests:
My Wife. Reading. Walking.
Paul Hassing’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- business deals
