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.