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I'm Simon Thurtle, a creative and motivated content creator with over nine years of experience. I'm known for experimentation and growth—I've taken a YouTube channel from start to the third largest in its niche within three years. As a copywriter working with international clients from multinationals to small businesses, I bring a friendly, clear, and energetic approach. I also thrive on managing teams, developing content strategies, and delivering results in fast-moving, technical environments.…I'm Simon Thurtle, a creative and motivated content creator with over nine years of experience. I'm known for experimentation and growth—I've taken a YouTube channel from start to the third largest in its niche within three years. As a copywriter working with international clients from multinationals to small businesses, I bring a friendly, clear, and energetic approach. I also thrive on managing teams, developing content strategies, and delivering results in fast-moving, technical environments.

Simon Thurtle

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Copywriter, Writer, Content Producer, +4

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I'm Simon Thurtle, a creative and motivated content creator with over nine years of experience. I'm known for experimentation and growth—I've taken a YouTube channel from start to the third largest in its niche within three years. As a copywriter working with international clients from multinationals to small businesses, I bring a friendly, clear, and energetic approach. I also thrive on managing teams, developing content strategies, and delivering results in fast-moving, technical environments.…I'm Simon Thurtle, a creative and motivated content creator with over nine years of experience. I'm known for experimentation and growth—I've taken a YouTube channel from start to the third largest in its niche within three years. As a copywriter working with international clients from multinationals to small businesses, I bring a friendly, clear, and energetic approach. I also thrive on managing teams, developing content strategies, and delivering results in fast-moving, technical environments.

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The Netherlands

I’m Simon Thurtle, a creative and motivated content creator with over nine years of experience. I’m known for experimentation and growth—I’ve taken a YouTube channel from start to the third largest in its niche within three years.

As a copywriter working with international clients from multinationals to small businesses, I bring a friendly, clear, and energetic approach. I also thrive on managing teams, developing content strategies, and delivering results in fast-moving, technical environments.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Dutch

Beginner

Work Experience

Owner at The Dice Gods Wargaming

April 20, 2022 - November 28, 2025

Online influencer for the tabletop wargaming hobby, generating over 20,000 views per month and totalling over 3,300 hours on YouTube. Producing multiple long-form videos per week on YouTube, Shorts, TikToks, and live streaming on Twitch. Defining channel strategy, marketing, presenting and editing all content for the brand’s channels. Grew the channel to be the third largest in its main system worldwide. Established and maintained strategic partnerships with industry sponsors. Converted views into a community of paid members on YouTube, Patreon and Twitch.

Writer / Owner at The Ninja Collective

September 20, 2021 - November 28, 2025

Copywriter for international clients across multiple industries including B2B and B2C. Created and implemented detailed content strategies based on vertical markets, budgets and objectives. Delivered cross-platform strategy for social media, video, long and short form copy. Worked within teams to develop video strategies including storyboarding and presentation to creative teams. Scripted multiple podcasts and webinars, including presenting on live webcasts. Developed and implemented marketing plans across multiple channels including SEA, SEO and targeted social media drives.

Content and Copywriter at NewCold BV

September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Worked within the MarCom team to develop core communications standards, planning and strategy. Copywriting for global internal and external communications for both long and short form content. Conducted stakeholder interviews and developed content for long-term objectives. Developed internal initiatives for stakeholders on topics including intellectual property protection, cyber security and internal training opportunities.

Business Development Manager at NeroQom BV

July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Completed sales and management of projects for clients across the world, including superyachts, biomedical facilities, and heritage buildings. Created and managed the business brand across multiple websites and social media platforms. Created and maintained technical documentation on products and application methods for end-users, partners, and contractors. Migrated IT to cloud-based infrastructure and improved follower-rate and engagement metrics on social media.

Operations Partner at The Ninja Collective

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Identified, developed, and converted leads into live projects. Assessed client needs into detailed specifications for implementation. Development of websites from concept to launch. Audio editing in Adobe Audition and video editing in Premiere Pro for video and podcasts. Copywriting across an array of business sectors for blogs and social media. Development and implementation of marketing plans across SEA, SEO and targeted social media drives. Consistent project delivery on time and on budget with high levels of client satisfaction; established a new business which experienced steady growth over three years.

Sales & Marketing Director at Mainlink Communications Ltd

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Responsible for all outbound sales and communications. Refocused the business from cellular-only to full service IT, communications, and fixed-line reseller. Expanded from B2B direct to end-users to a network of channel partners nationwide. Achieved year-on-year growth, including during the 2008 financial crisis; oversaw growth of average revenue per user by over 400% over five years. Transitioned the business to a fully integrated IT, fixed-line, telematic, cellular and cloud provider via channel partners. Produced installation manuals, product brochures, user guides, troubleshooting and training materials.

Owner at The Dice Gods Wargaming

April 1, 2022 - November 28, 2025

Online influencer for the tabletop wargaming hobby, generating over 20,000 views per month and 3,300+ hours on YouTube. Producing multiple long-form videos weekly across YouTube, Shorts, TikTok, and Twitch Live Streaming. Defining channel strategy, marketing, presenting, and editing all content for the brand’s channels. Grew to the third largest channel for our main system worldwide and established partnerships with industry sponsors; converted views into a community of paid members on YouTube, Patreon, and Twitch.

Owner / Writer at The Ninja Collective

September 1, 2021 - November 28, 2025

Copywriting for international clients across multiple industries (B2B and B2C). Created and implemented detailed content strategies based on vertical markets, budgets, and objectives. Delivered cross-platform strategy for social media, video, and long/short form copy. Worked with teams to develop video strategies including storyboard development and presenting to creative teams. Scripted podcasts and webinars, including presenting on live webcasts. Developed and implemented marketing plans across channels including SEA, SEO, and targeted social media drives.

Content & Copywriter at NewCold BV

September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Worked within the new MarCom team to develop core communications standards, planning and strategy. Copywriting for global internal and external communications (long and short form). Conducted stakeholder interviews and developed content for long-term objectives. Developed internal initiatives for stakeholders on topics including IP protection, cyber security, and internal training opportunities.