Taylor St John
Digital Marketing Specialist at ORPC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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New Zealand National Certificate in Tourism
Skills Active Aotearoa
Experience
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ORPC
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United States
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Marketing Specialist
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Apr 2023 - Present
Within my role at ORPC, I work to enhance the digital marketing efforts of a leading marine renewable energy developer, provide support to the wider communications team, and manage the company's online presence. Within my role at ORPC, I work to enhance the digital marketing efforts of a leading marine renewable energy developer, provide support to the wider communications team, and manage the company's online presence.
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Freelance Journalist
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Jul 2010 - Present
Research, conduct interviews and write articles on a wide range of topics including travel, outdoors, arts and culture, food and wine, education, and health; publications include The Philadelphia Inquirer, Orkney.com, N by Norwegian, easyJet Traveller, WestJet Magazine, The Press of Atlantic City, MEININGER Hotel Group, Washingtonian.com, Phillymag.com, NJ Lifestyle, and Vergemagazine.com Research, conduct interviews and write articles on a wide range of topics including travel, outdoors, arts and culture, food and wine, education, and health; publications include The Philadelphia Inquirer, Orkney.com, N by Norwegian, easyJet Traveller, WestJet Magazine, The Press of Atlantic City, MEININGER Hotel Group, Washingtonian.com, Phillymag.com, NJ Lifestyle, and Vergemagazine.com
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Aquatera Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Associate
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Mar 2020 - Apr 2023
Communicator for an Orkney Islands environmental consultancy at the forefront of the marine management, renewable energy and sustainable development industries; projects include ReFLEXOrkney and VALID Htp. My role also involves interviewing, researching and writing blog posts; creating and editing content for quarterly newsletter; writing posts and engaging with partner organisations across social media platforms; drafting an initial blog development plan for future communications expansion; basic Google analytics and tracking for Mailchimp and social media activity Show less
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Macs Adventure
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Product Assistant / Pathfinder
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
Worked on contract to help a Glasgow-based adventure holiday company convert walking and cycling tours to a new app platform; imported GPX tracks into the CMS for the app and created comprehensive descriptions for each daily route, including sourcing photos and writing walk summaries; completed a six-day and eight-day walk in Perthshire, Scotland to write turn-by-turn directions and record GPX tracks for four Macs Adventure trips Worked on contract to help a Glasgow-based adventure holiday company convert walking and cycling tours to a new app platform; imported GPX tracks into the CMS for the app and created comprehensive descriptions for each daily route, including sourcing photos and writing walk summaries; completed a six-day and eight-day walk in Perthshire, Scotland to write turn-by-turn directions and record GPX tracks for four Macs Adventure trips
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Macs Adventure
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Destination and Adventure Specialist
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Dec 2016 - Aug 2018
Provided customer service as a ‘Scotland’ expert for walking and cycling trips, from initial planning through trip return; wrote articles for the MacsAdventure.com blog and Route Notes magazine; assisted with projects across several teams, including product, sales and operations, and as temporary assistant to the CEO; seconded to Boulder, Colorado to assist in the training of staff at the company’s new US office; volunteered as a responder to the emergency ‘out of hours’ phone, solving on-trip issues and complaints; founding member of the company’s Impact Team, planning initiatives like lunchtime litter-picks and a charity half-marathon for Simon Community Scotland Show less
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Verge Magazine/Go Global Expo
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Canada
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Work Abroad Correspondent
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Jun 2013 - Oct 2016
Documented personal experiences traveling and working abroad in New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia and Scotland as a ‘From the Field’ blogger for vergemagazine.com, a publication that encourages readers to become global citizens through volunteering, interning and working overseas Documented personal experiences traveling and working abroad in New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia and Scotland as a ‘From the Field’ blogger for vergemagazine.com, a publication that encourages readers to become global citizens through volunteering, interning and working overseas
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Dr. Brigid Callahan Harrison
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Greater New York City Area
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2016
Compiled new data and wrote features for one of New Jersey’s top political commentators and Montclair State University professor’s revision of two university-level political science textbooks; initial research for two non-fiction book projects on politics and Millennials and political corruption in America; gathered background research for news editorials, public appearances and lectures; various secretarial and assistant duties Compiled new data and wrote features for one of New Jersey’s top political commentators and Montclair State University professor’s revision of two university-level political science textbooks; initial research for two non-fiction book projects on politics and Millennials and political corruption in America; gathered background research for news editorials, public appearances and lectures; various secretarial and assistant duties
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Whitesbeach Guesthouse
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Australia
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Hospitality
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Office Assistant
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Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
Social media responsibilities, including updates to hotel blog, Facebook postings and responding to TripAdvisor reviews; handled bookings and responded to all guest inquiries at a boutique four-star hotel along the Great Ocean Road Social media responsibilities, including updates to hotel blog, Facebook postings and responding to TripAdvisor reviews; handled bookings and responded to all guest inquiries at a boutique four-star hotel along the Great Ocean Road
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NZSki
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New Zealand
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Recreational Facilities
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lift Attendant
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Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
Worked in a tight-knit team to ensure safety of all guests on the ski lifts; maintained a high level of customer service in line with NZSki’s goal to “lead the world in snow sports experiences”; performed daily checks on the chairlifts, diagnosed mechanical faults; helped to train new staff; trained as a part of the de-ice team, arriving up to five hours before the mountain opened during severe storms to help get lifts operable as soon as possible Worked in a tight-knit team to ensure safety of all guests on the ski lifts; maintained a high level of customer service in line with NZSki’s goal to “lead the world in snow sports experiences”; performed daily checks on the chairlifts, diagnosed mechanical faults; helped to train new staff; trained as a part of the de-ice team, arriving up to five hours before the mountain opened during severe storms to help get lifts operable as soon as possible
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Washingtonian Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Published travel article, researched and reported on investigative cover story, and fact-checked articles and consumer guides for the largest city magazine in the country; published online health articles, event roundups and features for washingtonian.com; helped run magazine events including a bridal expo and the annual Washingtonians of the Year Luncheon Published travel article, researched and reported on investigative cover story, and fact-checked articles and consumer guides for the largest city magazine in the country; published online health articles, event roundups and features for washingtonian.com; helped run magazine events including a bridal expo and the annual Washingtonians of the Year Luncheon
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Global Gaming Business
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporting Intern
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Interviewed subjects by phone and in person; researched and wrote monthly features; produced listings of local arts and culture events; transcribed interviews for editor of casino industry magazine Interviewed subjects by phone and in person; researched and wrote monthly features; produced listings of local arts and culture events; transcribed interviews for editor of casino industry magazine
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Education
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2006 - 2010
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Journalism
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