Katie Reich-Storer has over 20 years of experience in editorial roles, including as an editor, managing editor, and freelance writer. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Periodical Journalism from City University London and a History degree from Birmingham University. Currently she works part-time as an account manager for Homestyle PR and as a freelance editor/writer for various clients.
Election Blogging and Social Media 2015Benjamin Ang
Talk by Benjamin Ang, Education Chair (2015) of the Internet Society Singapore Chapter, on the legal issues around blogging and social media during the General Elections 2015 in Singapore, especially on Cooling Off Day (Polling Day Eve). Topics included laws and legislation such as the Parliamentary Elections Act, Internet Advertising Rules, Sedition Act and MDA Class Licensing. Presented at the workshop on Election Blogging and Social Media, organized by the Internet Society Singapore Chapter.
WorldKit: Rapid and Easy Creation of Ad-hoc Interactive
Applications on Everyday Surfaces.
Instant access to computing, when and where we need it,
has long been one of the aims of research areas such as
ubiquitous computing. In this paper, we describe the
WorldKit system, which makes use of a paired depth camera
and projector to make ordinary surfaces instantly interactive.
Using this system, touch-based interactivity can,
without prior calibration, be placed on nearly any unmodified
surface literally with a wave of the hand, as can other
new forms of sensed interaction. From a user perspective,
such interfaces are easy enough to instantiate that they
could, if desired, be recreated or modified “each time we sat
down” by “painting” them next to us. From the programmer’s
perspective, our system encapsulates these capabilities
in a simple set of abstractions that make the creation of
interfaces quick and easy. Further, it is extensible to new,
custom interactors in a way that closely mimics conventional
2D graphical user interfaces, hiding much of the
complexity of working in this new domain. We detail the
hardware and software implementation of our system, and
several example applications built using the library.
Improve productivity, focus on flow - Remove the RED bricks Håkan Forss
Do you want to improve end-to-end feature lead-time? It is not a question of working harder. It is a question of first removing the feature wait time, the red bricks.
If you would build an end-to-end timeline for your features using red, yellow and green LEGO bricks. Where:
• Red = Non value adding waiting time
• Yellow = Non value adding activates required due to how work is organized
• Green = Value adding activities of real customer value
How would your feature end-to-end timeline look like? In most cases, you will have less than 20% green and yellow bricks and more the 80% red bricks.
In this session, you will be learn how flow efficiency can be drastically improved in a concrete example.
You will see how a Swedish Breast Cancer Clinic drastically improved flow efficiency and reduced patient wait time by focusing on removing the red and yellow bricks.
We will take a close look at the three laws that define the performance of all processes:
• Little’s Law
• Law of bottlenecks
• Law of variation
By understanding how the three laws governs the performance of your processes, we can look at ways to improve your flow efficiency.
When time is gone, it is gone. Time to start removing the red and yellow bricks
Election Blogging and Social Media 2015Benjamin Ang
Talk by Benjamin Ang, Education Chair (2015) of the Internet Society Singapore Chapter, on the legal issues around blogging and social media during the General Elections 2015 in Singapore, especially on Cooling Off Day (Polling Day Eve). Topics included laws and legislation such as the Parliamentary Elections Act, Internet Advertising Rules, Sedition Act and MDA Class Licensing. Presented at the workshop on Election Blogging and Social Media, organized by the Internet Society Singapore Chapter.
WorldKit: Rapid and Easy Creation of Ad-hoc Interactive
Applications on Everyday Surfaces.
Instant access to computing, when and where we need it,
has long been one of the aims of research areas such as
ubiquitous computing. In this paper, we describe the
WorldKit system, which makes use of a paired depth camera
and projector to make ordinary surfaces instantly interactive.
Using this system, touch-based interactivity can,
without prior calibration, be placed on nearly any unmodified
surface literally with a wave of the hand, as can other
new forms of sensed interaction. From a user perspective,
such interfaces are easy enough to instantiate that they
could, if desired, be recreated or modified “each time we sat
down” by “painting” them next to us. From the programmer’s
perspective, our system encapsulates these capabilities
in a simple set of abstractions that make the creation of
interfaces quick and easy. Further, it is extensible to new,
custom interactors in a way that closely mimics conventional
2D graphical user interfaces, hiding much of the
complexity of working in this new domain. We detail the
hardware and software implementation of our system, and
several example applications built using the library.
Improve productivity, focus on flow - Remove the RED bricks Håkan Forss
Do you want to improve end-to-end feature lead-time? It is not a question of working harder. It is a question of first removing the feature wait time, the red bricks.
If you would build an end-to-end timeline for your features using red, yellow and green LEGO bricks. Where:
• Red = Non value adding waiting time
• Yellow = Non value adding activates required due to how work is organized
• Green = Value adding activities of real customer value
How would your feature end-to-end timeline look like? In most cases, you will have less than 20% green and yellow bricks and more the 80% red bricks.
In this session, you will be learn how flow efficiency can be drastically improved in a concrete example.
You will see how a Swedish Breast Cancer Clinic drastically improved flow efficiency and reduced patient wait time by focusing on removing the red and yellow bricks.
We will take a close look at the three laws that define the performance of all processes:
• Little’s Law
• Law of bottlenecks
• Law of variation
By understanding how the three laws governs the performance of your processes, we can look at ways to improve your flow efficiency.
When time is gone, it is gone. Time to start removing the red and yellow bricks
1. Katie Reich-Storer
Date of birth: 12/06/77
Address: 33 Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9BP
Tel: 07793751382 Email: katie.reichstorer@googlemail.com
1999-2000: City University London: Post Graduate Dip: Periodical Journalism
1995-98: Birmingham University: History with additional Economic an Social History: 2:1
1993-95: Forest School: History B, Politics B, Geography, C
Work History:
Present: Account Manager, Homestyle PR
(Part time one day a week)
Working on a number of accounts for Homestyle PR in the luxury lifestyle field. Writing press
releases, social media management, and liaison with clients.
Present: Freelance Editor/Writer
(Part time three days a week)
Working for a number of clients including Factory Media, Suffolk Cottage Holidays, APL
Media and Qumin doing a mixture of writing and editing work both in print and online.
November 2014- April 2014: Refined Media – Feature Editor
(Part time three days a week)
Working on a range of titles including Exquisite Essex magazine – a luxury lifestyle magazine
for the Essex region and Inside Countryside - an internal communications magazine for
Countryside Properties. Role includes writing, researching, subbing, editing, commissioning,
creating flatplans, client meetings, working with ad sales, working with design team and
publisher. Also responsible for writing advertorials and client led editorial.
January 2014 – October 2014: Absolute Publishing – Associate Editor
(Part time three days a week)
Following my return from maternity leave, I edited a number of projects including National
Geographic Traveller (UK), The Collection – Luxury Spa, Hyatt Life Magazine, National
Geographic Traveller (UK) Indian Ocean supplement, Israel – Land of Creation supplement.
Role included: pitching for new projects, client meetings, coming up with concept ideas and
design/look and feel, commissioning copy, liaison with sales team, subbing, writing, editing
and working with production team to create finished product.
I also edited the National Geographic Traveller UK, The Collection – Luxury Spa blog online
which involved sourcing blogs, uploading and editing online.
As Associate Editor, I took on projects as and when they come in, and was always ready and
able to jump onto a new project, regardless of the topic. I also worked closely with the editorial
director, helping her with marketing, pitch work for new clients, recruitment and any other
senior level management issues she needed assistance with. I worked on both consumer and
client based projects.
April 2013 – January 2014 – Maternity Leave
July 2010 – March 2013: Absolute Publishing – Editor, Spa Secrets Magazine
(Part time three days a week)
Returning to Absolute Publishing after maternity leave, I continued in the role of Editor of Spa
Secrets magazine – a luxury lifestyle magazine. In charge of a small team, this role included
flatplanning, commissioning, budget control, subbing, proofing, working with design and sales
teams as well as managing an editorial assistant and designer. During this time we did a
complete redesign of the magazine, which I spearheaded, coming up with design concepts
and overall vision for the magazine. We also re-launched the website, including getting a blog
up and running as well as associated social media.
2. October 2009 – June 2010 – Maternity Leave
December 2007 – September 2009: Absolute Publishing – Senior Editor
Role included: Editor, ASTAnetwork Magazine, a quarterly travel trade publication for the
American Society of Travel Agents; Editor Spa Secrets, a quarterly consumer spa, travel and
lifestyle magazine; Associate Editor, ABTA Magazine, a monthly travel trade publication for
the Association of British Travel Agents; Associate Editor, Travel Supplements; Associate
Editor, Welcome to London, a quarterly consumer guide to London.
October 2006- December 2007: Absolute Publishing — Special Projects Editor: During this
period I was editor of ASTAnetwork and Welcome to London, deputy editor of ABTA
Magazine and in charge of any additional special projects the company was involved in
including supplements and one-off magazines and voucher books.
Nov 2006 – May 2007: Absolute Publishing – Managing Editor. Covered maternity leave for
six months and ran a department of 10 people. During this time I hired three new members of
staff, managed the production schedule for the whole department and oversaw all titles
reporting directly to the Managing Director of the company.
Feb 2002 – Oct 2006: Absolute Publishing – Deputy Editor Projects, Assistant Editor,
Editorial Assistant. I joined the company in 2002 as Editorial Assistant working on ABTA
Magazine and its supplements and since then I have progressed significantly within the
company. During this time I also worked on a consumer travel title, ABTA Travelspirit as
Assistant Editor and edited various travel supplements.
April 2001 – Feb 2002: Freelance feature writing. During this period I worked as a freelance
for The Guardian and Observer, Forward Publishing, Woman’s Weekly and Citrus Publishing.
Aug 2000 – April 2001: Citrus Publishing – Editor. Responsible for the running of the
Huggies Mother and Baby Club Website. This involved writing, uploading and managing copy
and design for the website.
Sept 1998- Aug 1999: Sky TV – Assistant Listing Editor. Responsible for the writing and
distribution of television listings as part of the Publicity Department.
Computer Experience
Excellent knowledge of Mac/PC programmes including InDesign, Photoshop, Word and Excel
as well as working knowledge of Content Management Systems including WordPress.
References available on request