I am a highly motivated, creative leader with extensive experience managing teams and delivering end-to-end marketing projects. I have built online and physical presences for multiple startups, and I thrive in both collaborative and autonomous settings. My career in media began as a video editor and camera operator, expanded into photography and videography through my own company, and I have been Senior Content Creator at a digital marketing agency, guiding a team of creatives and shaping content strategies for premium brands.

Dan Gillespie

I am a highly motivated, creative leader with extensive experience managing teams and delivering end-to-end marketing projects. I have built online and physical presences for multiple startups, and I thrive in both collaborative and autonomous settings. My career in media began as a video editor and camera operator, expanded into photography and videography through my own company, and I have been Senior Content Creator at a digital marketing agency, guiding a team of creatives and shaping content strategies for premium brands.

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I am a highly motivated, creative leader with extensive experience managing teams and delivering end-to-end marketing projects. I have built online and physical presences for multiple startups, and I thrive in both collaborative and autonomous settings.

My career in media began as a video editor and camera operator, expanded into photography and videography through my own company, and I have been Senior Content Creator at a digital marketing agency, guiding a team of creatives and shaping content strategies for premium brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Content at Shapeshifter Nutrition
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading a team of creatives and freelancers to plan, develop and execute content strategies across multiple sports nutrition companies.
Senior Content Creator at Platform Media Belfast
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Leading a creative team of videographers, photographers and graphic designers, planning, organising and executing productions for businesses around Ireland. Involved in the full process from ideation to Post-production.
Digital Marketing Executive at Algram Modern Living
January 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Leading, planning and executing a digital marketing plan for an in-store retailer, along with leading a team of creatives and web designers to execute the plans.
Shift Manager at Food Doc NI - Dungannon
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Managed a busy restaurant, overseeing staff, coffee, deli and kitchen operations.
Store Manager at Bob and Berts - Dungannon
February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Managed a busy store, leading staff and daily operations.
Owner at Handpressed Coffee Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Online coffee bean and equipment supplier; responsible for marketing and general business operations.
Creative Director & Videographer at Hygge Creative
May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2022
Hygge creative is a media outlet focused on capturing weddings through photography and videography. Ran the company with my wife; duties included videography, photography, graphic design & animation.
Youth Worker at Dromore Elim Church - Dromore
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Full-time youth worker leading a group of volunteers and managing youth centre activities and schoolwork.
Assistant Supervisor at Ground Coffee - Portadown
November 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018
Store assistant supervisor; handled day-to-day operations, stock, rotas and banking.
Youth Worker at Hope Central Elim - Omagh
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017
Part-time youth work; led volunteers and youth centre activities.
Customer Service Advisor at Carephone Warehouse - Omagh
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Customer service advisor helping customers find suitable phone contracts and resolve issues.
Assistant Manager at Spar Hendersons Group - Portadown
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2014
General store operations management, staffing, banking and orders.
Video Editor, camera operator & workshop co-ordinator at BNL Productions - Lurgan
January 1, 2010 - March 1, 2012
Video editing, graphics & animation; promotional work for large companies; organised and executed workshops.

Education

Bachelor's in Theology at University of Cumbria - Belfast
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014
Diploma of Higher Education in Creative Media at Banbridge
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
Diploma in Digital Marketing at Shaw Academy
March 1, 2020 - December 29, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet