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PERSONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic 1st class Creative Writing and Publishing graduate with an eye for detail and design. I currently work as commercial content writer for digital publisher Reach PLC and am aiming to adapt and further these skills as I progress as a senior journalist. With strong written and verbal communication skills, I feel confident working in teams, independently or in leadership roles. My non-fiction book, Blood and Water, was published by Scryfa in 2020 and received reviews from multiple papers, including The Herald.

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WORK HISTR

WORK HISTORY

Commercial Audience Writer, 07/2021 - Current

Reach PLC, Bristol/Remote

  • Produced articles for a range of clients across the country, including Warburtons, Merlin Entertainments, and Tottenham Hotspur.

  • Performed writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce and update error-free content across Reach’s regional and national sites, including Bristol Live, Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, Wales Online, My London, and Daily Record.

  • Liaise with clients to produce content to fit their brief while also working within Reach’s house style.

  • Worked closely with the videography and photography department to ensure high quality content.

  • Demonstrated research skills by investigating each client and product in depth to ensure great customer service and hit campaign goals.

  • Successfully pitched a column to the regional editor which was published on Bristol Live.

Consumer Unit Writer, 05/2022

Reach PLC, Bristol/Remote

  • Pitched article ideas to the editor.

  • Sourced content and products to review and ran live blogs for upcoming music events.

  • Produced content for major sites, including Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, and Birmingham Live.

  • One story received 81.9K page views and, at time of writing, remains the top result on Google.

  • Generated over £790 in one month via affiliate links.

Social Media Manager, 03/2021 - Current

the arc, Cornwall

  • Scheduled regular social media posts using Hootsuite in line with social strategy to increase community engagement for the company.

  • Utilised photography and film to captivate theatre-goers and increase audience numbers.

  • Attended script readings and rehearsals to give notes and idea generation.

  • Involved in artistic discussions and planning the future of the company.

  • Assisted with set design, scene changes, and rehearsals.

  • Manage production of website construction and design, page content such as visuals, and text copy to improve navigation, enhance appearance and strengthen search engine rankings.

Proofreader, 05/2021 - 06/2021

Bluemoon, Bristol/Remote

  • U​tilised subediting skills to proof and edit written work, ensuring correct spelling, grammar and punctuation throughout two titles: A Life on the Front Line by Colonel Tim Hambrook CBE and A Surveyor's Life by Chris Spencer.

  • Advised Bluemoon employees on best practice and established a house style.

Editorial Assistant and Content Writer, 03/2021 - 07/2021

Freelance, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset

  • Pitched and introduced new blog series and wrote for target audience demographics and preferences.

  • Sourced video content for Indigo Careers website and supervised video production team. Proofread and approved all videos before going live.

  • Performed writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce and update error-free content for Careers 2022.

Editorial Intern, 03/2020 - 02/2021

Trotman Publishing and Indigo Careers, Bath, Somerset

  • ​Utilised writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce and update engaging and error-free content for Careers 2021, Getting Into series, and HEAP 2022.

  • Published regular articles on Indigo's blog. Liaised with customers and schools. Increased subscriptions by working closely with management and sales teams. Regularly set up new customer accounts and resolved customer complaints and queries.

Artwork Designer, 03/2020 - 07/2021

Kana Visuals, Callington, Cornwall

  • ​Established relationships with 8 musicians and utilised photography, Photoshop, and hand drawings to create original and one-off pieces.

  • Promoted services through Instagram and TikTok.

Publishing Assistant, 01/2012 - Current

Scryfa Publishing, Callington, Cornwall

  • ​Manage production of website construction and design, page content such as visuals, and text copy to improve navigation, enhance appearance and strengthen search engine rankings.

  • Produce original photography for Scryfa products. Offer design and image editing support.

Publicity Assistant, 01/2019 - 01/2020

Non-Fiction Publicist Lyndsey Mayhew, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset

  • Curated content for website and social media, produced monthly newsletters, wrote blog posts for published authors.

Social Media Manager, 01/2019 - 01/2020

The Makery, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset

  • ​Scheduled social media posts using Hootsuite in line with social strategy and increased community engagement with well researched optimum posting times.

Social Media Team (Placement), 02/2019 - 02/2019

Prophet ERP – international food logistics company, London

  • ​Effectively managed all aspects of photography for the annual user convention.

  • Worked closely with the social media manager and video director to capture the event.

Pottery Assistant, 01/2013 - 01/2020

Stockwell Ceramics, St Dominic, Cornwall

  • ​Made and painted ceramic buttons and jewellery, managed stock levels, packed orders, attended craft fairs and assisted customers.

Research Team (Placement), 03/2019 - 03/2019

Crimson Publishing, Bath, BAS

  • ​Collaborated with Crimson's marketing team to produce publicity materials and press releases, contact journalists and social media influencers, and write advanced information sheets for Time Out London.

EDUCATION

BA, Creative Writing and Publishing, 07/2019

Bath Spa University - Bath

  • ​Graduate with a 1st class degree. My final year focused on creative non-fiction, novel writing, and digital publishing.

  • In 2nd year I put on an art installation based around my own short story, with contributions from 15 visual artists, actors, writer, dancers, film-makers, musicians, and playwrights.

Prelim Media Law, Media Law, 01/2022 - 05/2022

Reach PLC, UK​

Certificate of Digital Journalism (ongoing), Journalism , 01/2022 - Current

Reach PLC, UK​

A-Levels, 2016

Callington Community College - Callington

  • ​A-levels: English Literature, History, English Language, AS Levels: Photography, Critical Thinking 

  • GCSEs: History, English Literature, English Language, Maths, Triple Science, Textiles, Photography, Spanish, Religious Studies.

ABRSM, Music, 2016

ABRSM - Plymouth

  • Grade 6 ABRSM Piano

  • Grade 5 ABRSM Music Theory

EDUCATION

SKILLS

  • Creative and non-fiction writing 

  • Strategic Content Planning

  • Strong organisational skills

  • Happy working as part of a team or independently

  • Proofreading

  • Editing Articles

  • Working to deadlines and self-motivation

  • Photography

  • Confident talking to new people and taking phone calls

  • Full working knowledge of most current systems including: AdWatch; Adobe InDesign; Adobe Photoshop; MailChimp; Wordpress; Mac and PC; Squarespace; InVision; Twixl; social media; Hootsuite; Word; Excel; PowerPoint

  • Full driving licence

  • Communication skills

  • Welcoming guests and administrative support

  • Meetings

  • IT skills

  • Positive attitude

  • Creating content

  • Ability to collaborate

  • Research skills​

SKILL

INTERESTS

  • ​Writing: my non-fiction book Blood and Water was published in 2020. I am currently pitching a novel set in Bath to agents as well as working on two new long-form pieces.

  • Reading (current favourite books: My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen, Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter, She Must Be Mad by Charly Cox, Just Like You by Nick Hornby).

  • Committed to working for a better, more sustainable world.

  • Climate justice.

  • Sea and loch swimming.

  • Music (current favourite artists: Emmy The Great, The Streets, Tessa Violet, Jungle, Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Antonio Vivaldi, Ramones).

  • Photography.

  • Feminism and equal rights, worldwide. 

  • Theatre and Dance (current favourite play: The History Boys by Alan Bennett).

  • Walking (especially moorland).

  • Travelling.

  • Wooden boats.

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