I am a multi-niche UGC creator, professional photographer and freelance writer (health, science, travel) with 3+ years content creation experience working with 35+ brands and 6+ years freelance writing experience, delivering 650+ briefs so far. I specialise in producing high-quality content that boosts brand engagement and reach through organic social usage and paid advertisements. Through my roles in writing and content creation, I combine creativity with analysis, planning, and SEO to create compelling stories and visual content. My background in science and laboratory work equips me with strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a disciplined approach to creative and written projects.

Rebecca Monteith

I am a multi-niche UGC creator, professional photographer and freelance writer (health, science, travel) with 3+ years content creation experience working with 35+ brands and 6+ years freelance writing experience, delivering 650+ briefs so far. I specialise in producing high-quality content that boosts brand engagement and reach through organic social usage and paid advertisements. Through my roles in writing and content creation, I combine creativity with analysis, planning, and SEO to create compelling stories and visual content. My background in science and laboratory work equips me with strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a disciplined approach to creative and written projects.

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I am a multi-niche UGC creator, professional photographer and freelance writer (health, science, travel) with 3+ years content creation experience working with 35+ brands and 6+ years freelance writing experience, delivering 650+ briefs so far. I specialise in producing high-quality content that boosts brand engagement and reach through organic social usage and paid advertisements. Through my roles in writing and content creation, I combine creativity with analysis, planning, and SEO to create compelling stories and visual content. My background in science and laboratory work equips me with strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a disciplined approach to creative and written projects.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

UGC & Travel Creator at Self-employed (AWR Creative – own business)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creating multi-niche user-generated content and photography for over 35 brands including National Trust and Timberbush Tours. Skills include SEO using Keysearch, paid advertising, content editing and planning, analytics review, and use of professional camera equipment to produce engaging content for organic and paid social media.
Freelance Writer at Academic Minds
June 1, 2021 - Present
Completed 100 high-quality academic briefs and regularly participate in client calls, demonstrating strong research and communication skills.
Freelance Writer at Academic Knowledge (All Answers Ltd.)
November 1, 2019 - Present
Wrote over 450 academic briefs under tight deadlines, managing time efficiently and working independently while responding constructively to feedback.
Laboratory Technician – Scientist (COVID vaccine manufacturing) at Valneva Scotland
December 1, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Worked in GMP-regulated category 3 laboratories with Vero cell culture and bioreactors to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines. Responsible for strict protocol adherence, audits, deviations, and investigations.
Laboratory Technician at Ecolog International
January 1, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Handled potentially COVID-19 positive patient samples performing RNA extraction and PCR testing. Contributed to SOP writing and completed fire warden training.
Laboratory Assistant at Quotient Biodiagnostics Ltd.
September 1, 2018 - August 11, 2025
Handled Hazard Group 2 and 3 samples, trained new staff, improved procedures, and contributed to audit preparations and SOP writing.
Development Scientist (Intern) at Quotient Biodiagnostics Ltd.
September 1, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Improved immunoassays, led SDS-PAGE procedures, trained in flow cytometry and protein purification, and presented assay data at project meetings.
UGC & Travel Creator at Self-employed (AWR Creative – own business)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Multi-niche UGC creator and photographer providing high-quality organic and paid social content for over 35 brands. Worked with well-known clients like National Trust, Timberbush Tours, and Garnier. Skilled in SEO, paid advertising, content editing, content planning, analytics, and professional photography.
Freelance Writer at Academic Minds
June 1, 2021 - Present
Completed 100 high-quality academic briefs with regular client calls, delivering well-researched and well-written content while managing time effectively.
Freelance Writer at Academic Knowledge (All Answers Ltd.)
November 1, 2019 - Present
Produced over 450 academic briefs meeting strict deadlines, demonstrating strong communication, time management, organisation, and ability to handle criticism.
Laboratory Technician – Scientist (COVID vaccine manufacturing) at Valneva Scotland
December 31, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Worked in GMP-regulated category 3 labs on Vero cell culture and viral infection processes for COVID-19 vaccine production. Gained gowning qualification and followed strict protocols, audits, and investigations.
Laboratory Technician at Ecolog International
January 31, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Handled COVID-19 patient samples safely, performed RNA extraction and PCR testing, contributed to SOP writing and finished fire warden training.
Laboratory Assistant at Quotient Biodiagnostics Ltd.
September 30, 2018 - August 11, 2025
Managed Hazard Group 2 and 3 samples including HIV, CMV, Hepatitis B. Trained new staff and contributed to audit prep and SOP writing, improving procedures through innovation.
Development Scientist (Intern) at Quotient Biodiagnostics Ltd.
September 30, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Improved immunoassays with human blood products, led SDS-PAGE procedures, trained in flow cytometry and protein purification, presented assay data at project meetings.

Education

MSc Infection Biology at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (1st Class Honours) at Robert Gordon University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Erasmus+ Study Abroad at Granada, Spain
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
MSc Infection Biology (Merit) at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (1st Class Honours) at Robert Gordon University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Erasmus+ Study Abroad at Granada, Spain
January 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017

Qualifications

Gowning Qualification for GMP-regulated category 3 laboratories
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Fire Warden Training
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Gowning Qualification for GMP-regulated Category 3 Laboratories
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment