Mar 2024 – May 2024 · 2 mos · Remote

• Collaborated with an up-and-coming indie game development studio, Kyrie Studios.
• In this contract-based role, we achieved a few things together:
• → Revamped the copy and overall look on their website.
• → Created a cohesive communications plan across several platforms.

Nov 2023 – Jan 2024 · 2 mos · Stamford, England, United Kingdom · On-site

• Over the festive period, I worked as a customer assistant at M&S while I simultaneously built up my freelance portfolio as a copywriter.

Aug 2023 – May 2024 · 9 mos · Remote

• Here's what I offered:
• → Ghostwriting
• → Web copy
• → SEO-driven evergreen content
• → Digital ads
• → And more...

Apr 2023 – Jul 2023 · 3 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

• As a Content Marketing Author at Kantar, I contributed to the Digital Content team.
• Essentially, I:
• Helped accrue insights drawn from consumer behaviour by carrying out keyword research;
• Research and wrote original copy;
• Optimised websites and content;
• Established and maintained good relationships with bloggers;
• Analysed the performance of content marketing campaigns, and much more.
• I left after 4 months because it simply was not the right fit for me (nothing against the company or the people). I'm now looking for a role with more creative freedom and writing responsibilities.

Aug 2021 – May 2022 · 9 mos · Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

• Worked as an ambassador for Newcastle University Business School, its mobility experiences, and the university as a whole.
• The role consisted of:
• Promoting the benefits of placement and study abroad;
• Writing original copy across university outlets;
• Creating presentation slide decks to accentuate my keynote talks;
• Presenting to stage one and two students in-person and online.

Apr 2021 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs · Remote

• Wrote freelance football articles on the side of my university studies (and beyond), predominantly for Scouted Football.
• Find attached the link to my Journo Portfolio page, which includes my entire catalogue of football analysis work.

Jul 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr · South Bank, England, United Kingdom

• I spent my year in the industry with IBM, where I was responsible for external relations, IBMer communications and executive communications in the UK and Ireland to achieve our business objectives.
• Some achievements included:
• Coordinated social media content for the UKI IBM Twitter page.
• Founded LinkMe 'Mini' (an internal newsletter) for the IBM Slack channels.
• Mentored a handful of trainees in their short times at IBM.
• Authored press releases for our external UK Newsroom (linked below is one example).
• Pitched IBM stories to the biggest global news websites.
• I achieved three 'Exceeds' out of five dimensions in my 12-month-review; Business Results, Client Success, and Skills.

Mar 2020 – May 2020 · 2 mos · London, United Kingdom.

• In this brief role, I was responsible for organising, documenting, and sending off sample fabrics to our clients in the UK. This first involved prospecting clients, qualifying them, and reaching out to new leads via cold calling, and cold emailing, in an effort to attract new business.

Jan 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

• I wrote tactical analysis articles across numerous websites for Ronnie Dog Media, primarily Total Football Analysis.
• I was also involved in consultancy work with some of our clients, where I produced scout reports for professional football clubs in England, Belgium, Scotland, and elsewhere.
• Here are some example pieces:
• ⚪ Data analysis - Striker struggles: taking Brighton to another level with a brand new centre-forward
• ⚪ Scout report - ‘Czech Sensation’ Hložek has terrific talent but is he Liverpool-standard?
• ⚪ Coach analysis - Fonseca at Leeds: If Bielsa were to leave, would the reported next choice be a good fit?
• ⚪ Match analysis - Missed opportunity: How Tuchel’s Chelsea should have finished Real in Madrid
• ⚪ Match preview - EFL Championship Playoff Final 2021 Preview: Brentford vs Swansea

Oct 2019 – Mar 2020 · 5 mos

• I worked part-time as a Waiter, Bartender, or Barista, at venues for events such as conferences, parties, or even weddings. This work came alongside my university studies, where I would often work into the early hours of the morning to be able to afford rent and food in central London.

Feb 2019 – Apr 2019 · 2 mos · London, United Kingdom.

• Drove traffic and promoted the use of The Top Bet. Largely, this involved reaching out to people, and persuading them to sign up to a betting app through The Top Bet, for which I would receive commission for.

Oct 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Stamford, England.

• As a sales assistant, my role was to enhance the experience of the customers by serving them on the tills, stocking the shelves, or a variety of other odd jobs to help the branch operate.
• Given this was my first ever job, this role really helped me come out of my shell, learn how to talk to customers, as well as time-management, considering I worked 20 hours per week during my final year of A-Levels.