May Garland
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Retail Jeweller
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Editor
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Aug 2022 - Present
In this role, I manage the brand's digital and social media output, as well as contributing to regular monthly magazine features. I also help organise the UK Jewellery Festival, the leading UK trade event in its sector, alongside multiple other events. I represent the magazine when I travel to international shows and attend industry summits. With Retail Jeweller's managing editor going on maternity leave, I will be taking on more responsibility and ensure the magazine runs smoothly in her absense. Show less
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Wonderland Magazine
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Contributing Editor
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
I regularly interview musicians, actors and designers for articles that feature in Wonderland’s print issues. I regularly interview musicians, actors and designers for articles that feature in Wonderland’s print issues.
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Hunger Magazine
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
As a contributing writer for Hunger Magazine, I produce regular content for their digital site. My last article was an interview with the high-ranking musician Example. As a contributing writer for Hunger Magazine, I produce regular content for their digital site. My last article was an interview with the high-ranking musician Example.
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Schön! Magazine
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
I interview talented creatives in the music, art and fashion industry for the digital magazine, Schön! I interview talented creatives in the music, art and fashion industry for the digital magazine, Schön!
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Marchioness Magazine
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
I am a part of a team of writers for the feminist fashion zine, Marchioness and produce film and literature reviews for their digital magazine. I am a part of a team of writers for the feminist fashion zine, Marchioness and produce film and literature reviews for their digital magazine.
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1 GRANARY
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United Kingdom
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
I interview upcoming designers and CSM graduates for 1 Granary’s website and write feature pieces on politics and fashion. I interview upcoming designers and CSM graduates for 1 Granary’s website and write feature pieces on politics and fashion.
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OVERDUE Magazine
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
I am a writer for the biannual Paris-London based magazine and have had articles published on digital advancements and material innovation in the fashion industry. I am a writer for the biannual Paris-London based magazine and have had articles published on digital advancements and material innovation in the fashion industry.
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Volatile Online
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New York, United States
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Digital Media Intern
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
I wrote articles for the political, business and culture pages for the New York fashion magazine Volatile, which is one of the leading modern media publications for black fashion. I edited and uploaded content on their digital site, researched popular digital trends to keep the publication at the forefront of popular culture and managed their social media accounts by creating popular reels and TikToks. I wrote articles for the political, business and culture pages for the New York fashion magazine Volatile, which is one of the leading modern media publications for black fashion. I edited and uploaded content on their digital site, researched popular digital trends to keep the publication at the forefront of popular culture and managed their social media accounts by creating popular reels and TikToks.
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Bamae®
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
In my role as Junior Journalist, I was responsible for writing investigative and engaging articles that were published on Bamae’s website. I planned the editorial calendars for the company and I also worked closely with the marketing team to come up with new strategies to boost brand engagement. In my role as Junior Journalist, I was responsible for writing investigative and engaging articles that were published on Bamae’s website. I planned the editorial calendars for the company and I also worked closely with the marketing team to come up with new strategies to boost brand engagement.
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The Circle Fashion Magazine
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Freelance Writer
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Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
I wrote feature pieces on sustainable fashion and culture for The Circle’s digital site and newsletter. I wrote feature pieces on sustainable fashion and culture for The Circle’s digital site and newsletter.
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Inspired in the City
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United Kingdom
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
I planned the weekly editorial calendars and produced multiple articles specialising in lifestyle and fashion content. I also learnt how to write engaging SEO content to boost engagement with the publication and promote independent, sustainable brands and cruelty-free cosmetic companies. I planned the weekly editorial calendars and produced multiple articles specialising in lifestyle and fashion content. I also learnt how to write engaging SEO content to boost engagement with the publication and promote independent, sustainable brands and cruelty-free cosmetic companies.
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Check-Out Magazine
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial and Social Media Intern
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
In my role, I assisted the Editor-In-Chief in the running of the publication by pitching weekly ideas for articles and features, editing content on Squarespace and writing multiple articles per week. I also managed the social media accounts to ensure there was a strong engagement over multiple platforms. I directed the popular interview series, 'A Hot Minute With' and was responsible for finding new talent to include, managing a team of writers and conducting my own interviews with international designers. I also assisted in the research and development of creative briefs and partnerships for the publication. Show less
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FUZE
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Writer
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
I wrote engaging articles for the blog of the UK’s largest student-run fashion, music and dance show. As the content writer, I also had the opportunity to interview charity leaders and CEOs of independent businesses. I wrote engaging articles for the blog of the UK’s largest student-run fashion, music and dance show. As the content writer, I also had the opportunity to interview charity leaders and CEOs of independent businesses.
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Epigram
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United Kingdom
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Style Deputy Editor
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May 2020 - Apr 2021
In my position I planned, researched, commissioned and wrote articles for the online website and bi-weekly magazine. I led and supported young writers who contributed to our paper and I helped to distribute our content across various forms of social media. Working in the editorial team trained me in article editing, Indesign, Photoshop and Ghost for the layup of the magazine. I also made regular posts, reels and stories for The Croft magazine's Instagram to boost engagement.
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Ads and Sales Executive
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
As a member of the English board, I edited, fact-checked and reviewed essays to improve clarity and readability for publication in the student journal. I edited a large volume of articles under strict deadlines to a grammatically flawless standard.
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Style and Art Writer
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
I specialise in style and art articles and interviewed the Managing Director of FUZE, the CEO of the luxury brand, Amschela and wrote articles on the latest fashion trends.
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BILT Undergraduate Journal
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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Copy Editor and Peer Reviewer
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
As a member of the English board, I edited, fact-checked and reviewed essays to improve clarity and readability for publication in the student journal. I edited a large volume of articles under strict deadlines to a grammatically flawless standard. As a member of the English board, I edited, fact-checked and reviewed essays to improve clarity and readability for publication in the student journal. I edited a large volume of articles under strict deadlines to a grammatically flawless standard.
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Bristol24/7
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United Kingdom
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant Intern
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
My work included writing articles for the newspaper and website, photographing images to accompany my work and conducting interviews. I was also given the opportunity to pitch and compose my ideas for new material in the paper. My work included writing articles for the newspaper and website, photographing images to accompany my work and conducting interviews. I was also given the opportunity to pitch and compose my ideas for new material in the paper.
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Education
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University of Bristol
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General -
Domêstika Course
Copywriting and Advertising -
Truro and Penwith College
A-levels:, English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry -
Humphry Davy School
GCSE, 11 A*-A (including further maths and English language and literature) -
Domêstika course
Journalism