Conrad Gardner

Supported the Story Society, an arts research centre focused on storytelling and artistic engagement. Led development of practical research tools and systems (e.g., production trackers and contact forms). Conducted comprehensive copy edits for internal and external materials including social media marketing copy, quarterly reports, job descriptions, and stakeholder briefings. Helped with events such as research conferences and creative training camps, and performed both academic and informal research across organisations, literature, networks, and cultural events in the Southwest.

Assisted a small publishing press with publishing and PR support. Revised and maintained a database of publishing outlets and contacts. Reached out to reviewers with Advanced Reader Copies to help generate anticipation for upcoming releases as part of promotional campaigns.

Developed a zero-budget marketing campaign for a charity project requesting donations of animal figures and statues for the blind. Set up social media channels and produced platform-specific marketing materials for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using relevant keywords and hashtags. Scheduled posts using Meta tools and Twitter tools, created a project Gmail account with automatic responses, and supported ongoing project coordination.