Digital Communications and Marketing Officer

• Jul 2021 - Present

Author and freelance fiction editor

• Nov 2019 - Present

Copywriter, content writer & scriptwriter

• May 2016 - Nov 2019

Currently a writer-for-hire with a range of private and agency clients. Big fan of storytelling in the world of branding and creative advertising, which should come as no surprise to anybody who knows about the side projects I've got going on. Always on the lookout for exciting new clients to work with (big or small), so don't hesitate to get in touch. Currently a writer-for-hire with a range of private and agency clients. Big fan of storytelling in the world of branding and creative advertising, which should come as no surprise to anybody who knows about the side projects I've got going on. Always on the lookout for exciting new clients to work with (big or small), so don't hesitate to get in touch.

Content Director

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

Director of the content team for inbound marketing agency Axon Garside. Director of the content team for inbound marketing agency Axon Garside.

Freelance Copywriter

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

A freelance copywriter helping businesses like Brother, Wakelet, & Hiring Hub better connect with their customers. A freelance copywriter helping businesses like Brother, Wakelet, & Hiring Hub better connect with their customers.

Senior Content Executive & Copywriter

• Apr 2013 - Nov 2014

Senior copywriter for Brother UK and key part of the Digital Team that oversaw the design, build and implementation of Brother's new website in 2013/2014. Part of the 2014 B2B Marketing Team of the Year. Copywriting responsibilities: - Web (inc. landing pages, editing of external agency content, and overall SEO) - E-shots - Print ads - POS - Radio scripts - Web banners - Newsletters - Training courses - Tone of Voice guidelines Content management responsibilities: - Using systems G3, Sitecore - Project liaison for UK with wider European team and external digital agencies - Page and microsite design and build - Image design and amends (Photoshop CS6) - Copywriting and on-page editing - UX strategy

Copywriter / SEO & Social Media Exec

• Mar 2013 - Mar 2013

Temporary position helping out with this fantastic integrated B2B marketing agency. - Digital copywriting - On- and off-page SEO - Email and social media project management (via Hubspot) Temporary position helping out with this fantastic integrated B2B marketing agency. - Digital copywriting - On- and off-page SEO - Email and social media project management (via Hubspot)

Communications Manager / Editorial Consultant

• Jun 2010 - Nov 2012

Manager of Communications Team (formerly Production Team) and Editorial Consultant for Australia's leading heritage consultancy. - Editing and proofreading reports, tenders, awards submissions and marketing materials - Supervising design, formatting and production. - Web content management (via Wordpress), inc SEO strategy and copywriting - Strategic management, and writing, of industry e-newsletter campaign (and occasional eDMs) - Analysis of marketing data (via Analytics and Vision 6) and reporting back to 'Work Opportunities Team' - Project management - Delivering presentations - Staff management - Staff inductions and training - Quality Systems Management Coordinator (ISO 9001:2008) - Championing use of social media to generate new business

Website Content Manager / Business Systems Officer

• Mar 2006 - May 2010

Web Content Manager and customer-facing Business Systems Officer with the State Government body formed to support teacher accreditation in New South Wales, Australia. - Web content management (agency-built CMS), design and copywriting - Responsibility for IT-related customer communications/helpdesk - Internal desktop/network IT support - Microsoft CRM design, maintenance and staff training - Management of temporary administrative staff Web Content Manager and customer-facing Business Systems Officer with the State Government body formed to support teacher accreditation in New South Wales, Australia. - Web content management (agency-built CMS), design and copywriting - Responsibility for IT-related customer communications/helpdesk - Internal desktop/network IT support - Microsoft CRM design, maintenance and staff training - Management of temporary administrative staff

Freelance Copywriter

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

Freelance copywriter on the award-winning Tomb Raider Challenge campaign (Atari). - Clues for Google Earth treasure hunt - Script for interactive desktop download - On-set script consultant for 'Lara Croft' video shoot at Fox Studios Freelance copywriter on the award-winning Tomb Raider Challenge campaign (Atari). - Clues for Google Earth treasure hunt - Script for interactive desktop download - On-set script consultant for 'Lara Croft' video shoot at Fox Studios