CV wont upload, please find my portfolio here - _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello! I’m Brad, a freelance content creator and social media Executive based in Manchester. I work alongside a plethora of businesses maintaining and growing a consistent and reliable social media presence through the medium of short and long-form content. My workflow has always prioritised the combined use of effective engagement strategies and authentic storytelling to paint the full picture of your business to a growing audience/client base.

Bradley Simpson

CV wont upload, please find my portfolio here - _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello! I’m Brad, a freelance content creator and social media Executive based in Manchester. I work alongside a plethora of businesses maintaining and growing a consistent and reliable social media presence through the medium of short and long-form content. My workflow has always prioritised the combined use of effective engagement strategies and authentic storytelling to paint the full picture of your business to a growing audience/client base.

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Hello! I’m Brad, a freelance content creator and social media
Executive based in Manchester. I work alongside a plethora
of businesses maintaining and growing a consistent and
reliable social media presence through the medium of short
and long-form content. My workflow has always prioritised
the combined use of effective engagement strategies and
authentic storytelling to paint the full picture of your
business to a growing audience/client base.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Executive at Vedit Media -Manchester
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance videographer, photographer, and video editor working remotely and on-site. Produces high-quality social media content for brands including Russell Hobbs and Remington. Supports content creation for product-focused campaigns, helping translate product updates into engaging visual assets for social channels.
Social Media Executive (Freelance Videographer/Photographer/Video Editor) at Vedit Media
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance videography, photography, and video editing for social media content for brands including Russell Hobbs and Remington. Produces high-quality content both remotely and on-site. Supports brand campaign needs with creative capture and editing tailored for social platforms.
Social Media Executive at Vedit Media
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance videographer, photographer, and video editor delivering high-quality social media content for brands including Russell Hobbs and Remington. Works remotely and on-site to create and support campaign assets, producing barista-related visuals and product-focused content used across social channels and brand materials.
Barista (Showcase Barista / Content Creation) at Spectrum Brands
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Provides barista skills for Russell Hobbs social media campaigns on new products and machines. Creates showcase coffee setups for photography and packaging-side product presentation. Works corporate events at Spectrum, demonstrating how to use new Russell Hobbs barista coffee machines.
Barista/Wine Bar staff at Ancoats Wine and Coffee Club -Manchester
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Serves coffee (200 Degrees) for dine-in and takeaway, including latte art. Provides deep cleaning and bar staff service for natural wine. Delivers customer service and operates the till. Also works as a social media operator, supporting promotional and content activities.
Barista at Spectrum Brands -Manchester, Greater Manchester
December 1, 2023 - Present
Provides barista skills for Russell Hobbs social media campaigns, supporting content creation for new products and machines. Creates showcase coffee for photography and packaging-side presentation on coffee machine products. Works corporate events for Spectrum, demonstrating new Russell Hobbs barista coffee machines and supporting customer-facing product demonstrations.
Barista / Wine Bar Staff at Ancoats Wine and Coffee Club
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Barista and wine bar team member handling coffee service for dine-in and takeaway. Served 200 Degrees Coffee, created latte art, and completed deep cleaning tasks. Assisted with natural wine service, customer service, till operation, and social media responsibilities including content posting/management. Covered opening and closing shifts.
Barista/Wine Bar Staff (Social media operator) at Ancoats Wine and Coffee Club
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Barista role serving coffee (dine-in and takeaway) including latte art, deep cleaning, and till operation. Served 200 Degrees Coffee. Also supported bar service for natural wine, delivering strong customer service during busy periods. Worked opening and closing shifts and operated social media as part of daily responsibilities.
Barista (Content creation for Russell Hobbs showreel/packaging visuals) at Spectrum Brands (Spectrum Brands - Manchester, Greater Manchester)
December 1, 2023 - Present
Barista skills used for Russell Hobbs social media campaigns, including making coffee/machine-based drinks and creating content-ready coffee visuals. Creates showcase coffee setups that are photographed and featured on coffee machine product packaging. Supports corporate events by demonstrating and assisting with the use of new Russell Hobbs barista coffee machines, combining customer-facing delivery with practical content capture requirements.
Barista / Wine Bar Staff (including Social Media Operator) at Ancoats Wine and Coffee Club
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Works across barista and wine bar duties, including coffee service for dine-in and takeaway and serving 200 Degrees Coffee. Creates latte art, completes deep cleaning, provides customer service, and operates the till. Supports social media operations (social media operator) and performs opening/closing shift duties.
Barista/Wine Bar Staff at Ancoats Wine and Coffee Club
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Provided barista service for dine-in and takeaway coffee (including latte art), operated serving of 200 Degrees Coffee, and completed deep cleaning tasks. Worked as bar staff serving natural wine, offering customer service and till operations. Also handled social media operations including posting/content support, and managed opening/closing shifts.
Bar Staff at Tonic Worcester -Worcester, Worcestershire
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Bar hand/bar back at a gin bar in Worcester city centre. Pulls pints, makes mixed drinks, and provides table service for guests.
Bar Staff at Tonic Worcester (Gin Bar), Worcester City centre
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Bar hand/bar back duties including pulling pints, making mixed drinks, and providing table service for guests in a busy city-centre gin bar setting.
Bar Staff / Bar Back at Tonic Worcester
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Supported a busy gin bar with tasks including pulling pints, preparing mixed drinks, and providing table service to guests. Focused on fast, accurate drink preparation and good customer service in a city-centre setting.
Bar Staff (Bar Hand / Bar Back) at Tonic Worcester
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Assisted at a gin bar in Worcester city centre by pulling pints, making mixed drinks, and providing table service for guests.
Bar Staff at Tonic Worcester
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Bar hand/bar back at a gin bar in Worcester city centre. Pulled pints, made mixed drinks, and provided table service to guests.
Bar Staff at Marstons Plc -Worcester, Worcestershire
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Works in bar service and serves food to customers. Supports kitchen experience and works as a kitchen porter.
Bar Staff / Kitchen Porter at Marstons Plc, Worcester
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Served food to customers and supported kitchen operations. Included kitchen experience and kitchen porter tasks to maintain fast service and cleanliness.
Bar Staff / Kitchen Porter at Marstons Plc
February 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Provided bar service and customer service while supporting food service. Worked with kitchen tasks including basic kitchen experience and kitchen porter duties.
Bar Staff (including kitchen porter/kitchen support) at Marstons Plc
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Provided bar-related support and served food to customers. Gained experience assisting kitchen operations and kitchen porter duties.
Bar Staff (Bar/Service Team) at Marstons Plc
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Worked in bar/restaurant roles including bar service, serving food, kitchen experience, and kitchen porter duties.
Bar Staff at Marstons Plc
February 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Supported bar service and served food to customers. Provided kitchen experience, including kitchen porter duties.
Barista at Costa Coffee -Malvern
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Operates till service, prepares drinks, and clears tables in a fast-paced environment. Manages busy periods with lines out the door between 10:00 and 15:00.
Barista at Costa Coffee, Malvern
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Till service, making drinks, and clearing tables in a high-volume fast-paced environment. Managed busy periods with lines out of the door between 10AM and 3PM on typical days.
Barista at Costa Coffee (Malvern)
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Provided till service, made drinks, and cleared tables in a high-demand environment. Maintained fast-paced service during peak hours with lines out the door between 10:00 and 15:00.
Barista at Costa Coffee
September 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Till service, making drinks, and clearing tables in a busy fast-paced setting. Supported high throughput during peak hours when there was a line out the door between 10:00 and 15:00.
Barista/Waiter at Butlins Bognor Regis resort -Bognor Regis
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Works at the Skyline Cafe in the main plaza during summer seasons. Prepares Costa coffee, coolers, and food items such as paninis and toasties in a fast-paced environment. Serves 900+ guests per day and maintains high-volume output across 5+ hour shifts.
Barista/Waiter at Butlins (Skyline Cafe), Bognor Regis resort
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Worked in the Skyline Cafe, the central main plaza cafe during summer seasons. Prepared Costa coffee, coolers, and fast-paced food items (e.g., paninis, toasties). Regularly served 900+ guests per day, maintaining speed and service standards for 5+ hour shifts.
Barista/Waiter at Butlins (Skyline Cafe)
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Prepared and served Costa coffee, coolers, and food items (e.g., paninis and toasties) in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Supported high daily throughput serving 900+ guests over multiple hours during peak season, operating consistently under time pressure.
Barista/Waiter (Skyline Cafe) at Butlins, Bognor Regis resort
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Worked at Skyline Cafe (central plaza cafe) during peak summer seasons. Prepared Costa coffee items, coolers, and food including paninis and toasties in a fast-paced environment serving 900+ guests per day over multiple hours. Maintained speed and quality during high-volume service periods while supporting cafe operations.
Barista / Waiter at Butlins (Skyline Cafe)
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Worked in the Skyline Cafe at Butlins (central plaza cafe) across peak seasons from 2021-2023. Prepared costa coffee and coolers, handled fast-paced food preparation (e.g., paninis/toasties), and served 900+ guests per average day while working at high volume for 5+ hours.
Barista/Waiter at Butlins
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024
Worked at the Skyline Cafe in the main plaza during summer seasons. Prepared Costa coffee, coolers, and cafe food including paninis and toasties in a fast-paced environment. Typically served 900+ guests per day and worked at that pace for 5+ hours, supporting consistent customer service and production efficiency.
Kitchen Hand at Mac & Jacs Cafe Deli -Malvern
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Washes dishes, cleans the kitchen, and supports cafe shopping. Assists with basic food preparation.
Kitchen Hand at Mac & Jacs Cafe Deli, Malvern
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, shopping for the cafe, and basic food preparation. Supported day-to-day kitchen operations to keep service running smoothly.
Kitchen Hand / Cafe Deli Assistant at Mac & Jacs Cafe Deli
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, and supporting basic food preparation. Also handled shopping for the cafe and ensured the workspace remained clean and stocked.
Kitchen Hand at Mac & Jacs Cafe Deli (Malvern)
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Washed dishes, cleaned the kitchen, shopped for the cafe, and completed basic food preparation.
Kitchen Hand at Mac & Jacs Cafe Deli
March 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Washed dishes, cleaned the kitchen, and supported shopping for the cafe. Assisted with basic food preparation while maintaining hygiene standards in a small deli/cafe environment.
Waiter at The Abbey Hotel -Malvern
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
One week of work experience provided by secondary school.
Waiter (Work Experience) at The Abbey Hotel
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Completed one week of secondary-school work experience assisting in a hotel environment.
Waiter (Work Experience) at The Abbey Hotel (Malvern)
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Completed one week of work experience provided by secondary school.
Waiter at The Abbey Hotel
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
One week of work experience through secondary school.

Education

Music Performance and Production (Diploma of higher education ) at Worcestershire College
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
GCSE at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Music Performance and Production (Diploma of higher education) at Worcestershire College
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
GCSE at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Diploma of higher education (Music Performance and Production) at Worcestershire College
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
GCSE at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Music Performance and Production (Diploma of higher education ) at Worcestershire College
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
GCSE at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Music Performance and Production (Diploma of higher education) at Worcestershire College
January 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
GCSE at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Music Performance and Production (Diploma of higher education) at Worcestershire College
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
GCSE at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Music Performance and Production (Diploma of higher education ) at Worcestershire College -Worcester, UK
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
GCSE at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy -Malvern, UK
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020

Qualifications

Music Performance and Production (Diploma of higher education )
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026
Diploma of higher education (Music Performance and Production)
September 1, 2020 - July 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality