About me

I am a young and driven creative copywriter/copy-editor looking to make the next step and add to recent experience gained in the publishing/media/creative industry. I am a creative-minded person that wants and needs to create. I am looking for the opportunity to marry my creativity, skills and experience with a vibrant, dynamic career. I write regularly and have a natural aptitude for creative and conceptual prose.

My previous two roles have enabled me gain invaluable experience and the following skills:

copywriting both in a creative 'prestige-style' and for the financial sector

writing for a range of formats including online, print, long copy, short copy, conceptual, advertorials, small adverts, strap lines, tag lines, email communications and legal literature

search engine optimisation (SEO)

image research and image alteration and enhancement using Photoshop

sub-editing to a house style

proofreading

liaising with marketing teams, company clients and foreign representatives

copy/image chasing

experience with all elements of publication production from initial contact to sign-off

Internet research

HTML conversion

database and spreadsheet management using MS Office

using content management systems

I am a recent International Relations postgraduate. I gained my qualifications at the University of Leeds (BA 2:1) and the University of Manchester (MA), respectively.