I’m a wordsmith with a deep love for the English language and brand storytelling. I craft audience-focused, SEO-friendly copy for digital and print, turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives. I’m energized by helping brands connect with readers through thoughtful content writing and compelling storytelling. With more than two decades of experience across construction, healthcare, media, finance, and hospitality, I’ve built Wordsmith2go into a boutique studio that delivers newsletters, campaigns, websites, reports, and print materials. I collaborate closely with clients—from C-suite interviews to editorial teams—bringing clarity, creativity, and a friendly, solution-focused approach to every project.…

Kim Kemp

I’m a wordsmith with a deep love for the English language and brand storytelling. I craft audience-focused, SEO-friendly copy for digital and print, turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives. I’m energized by helping brands connect with readers through thoughtful content writing and compelling storytelling. With more than two decades of experience across construction, healthcare, media, finance, and hospitality, I’ve built Wordsmith2go into a boutique studio that delivers newsletters, campaigns, websites, reports, and print materials. I collaborate closely with clients—from C-suite interviews to editorial teams—bringing clarity, creativity, and a friendly, solution-focused approach to every project.…

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I’m a wordsmith with a deep love for the English language and brand storytelling. I craft audience-focused, SEO-friendly copy for digital and print, turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives. I’m energized by helping brands connect with readers through thoughtful content writing and compelling storytelling.

With more than two decades of experience across construction, healthcare, media, finance, and hospitality, I’ve built Wordsmith2go into a boutique studio that delivers newsletters, campaigns, websites, reports, and print materials. I collaborate closely with clients—from C-suite interviews to editorial teams—bringing clarity, creativity, and a friendly, solution-focused approach to every project.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Strategist & Senior Copywriter at Wordsmith2go
July 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Relaunching Wordsmith2go after returning to South Africa, focusing on feature writing, LinkedIn articles, and blogs for the B2B market. Crafting stories that resonate across sectors and extracting clear insights from C-suite interviews. Also editing and proofreading books; presently working on a second book for year-end publication.
Content Developer / Communications Specialist at APCO Worldwide
July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Developed multi-channel content for eight ADNEC Group business arms; supported social media posts and blogs; used Canva, Photoshop, basic CapCut; applied SEO for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter; Senior Editor groundwork for ongoing exhibitions.
Senior English Editor / Healthcare Communications Lead at Weber Shandwick UAE
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Focused on Mubadala Health and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Generated internal communications content (case studies, healthcare features) and translated complex healthcare information into clear, engaging stories. Produced social media content and editorial copy for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
Founder/Wordsmith at Wordsmith2go
October 1, 2018 - November 26, 2025
Founder of a boutique communications studio. Led projects for clients across construction, forestry, hospitality, finance, media, healthcare, and leisure. Delivered newsletters, social media campaigns, websites, reports, and print materials, adapting tone to the brief.
Editor at Interact Media Defined
September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Editor for three trade titles (Civil Engineering Contractor, Plant Equipment & Hire, Water Sewage & Effluent). Managed contributors, wrote features, oversaw design and production, and collaborated with sales to enhance revenue.
Editor at ITP Media Group
April 30, 2017 - April 30, 2017
As the only female construction editor in the Gulf region, elevated Construction Week Qatar’s content and advertising revenues through editorial direction, sales support, and client relationships.
Editor at Crown Publications
January 31, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Revamped Capital Equipment News and Transport Freight & Logistics into an internationally recognised publication. Hands-on editing, design, and building content strategy/editorial calendar.
Divisional Marketing Manager at Inter Active Technologies (Bytes People Solutions)
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Led marketing content, PR, events, and design. Coordinated brand messaging across channels and produced client-focused technical and marketing content.
Director/Producer at Velvet Films
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Managed full video productions, from scriptwriting and crew selection to final cut. Produced Bronwyn Nielsen’s weekly CNBC business slot within weeks of joining Velvet Films.
EA & PR at Ovations Global Investment Company
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Hired as a temp receptionist and promoted within a month to the CEO’s EA and company PR.
Studio Manager & Communication Forum representative at Gijima
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Led studio operations and represented the communications forum.
National Communications Manager at CETA
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Led national communications strategy and implementation.
Consultant in Joint Venture at MiET Africa
December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Consultant involvement in joint venture initiatives within communications and outreach.
Webmaster/Group PR at Hirt & Carter
December 31, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Webmaster and group PR responsibilities across brands.

Education

Certificate in Digital Marketing at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Fundamentals & Introduction to SEO at Davis University, US
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
CAPCUT Certification at Udemy
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Qualifications

Online courses: Canva, CAPCUT
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Fundamentals & Introduction to SEO
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
CAPCUT Online Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

Skills

Experience Level