I like telling stories. These days they're more likely to be about commercial products and services than dragons and fairies. 18+ years of experience means I've worked on almost every kind of project. The beauty of freelance work means there are very few topics I haven't covered at some point. I've delivered many different types and styles of copy for businesses in sectors and niches from martech and SaaS to utilities, pet products and insurance. I'm actively seeking new opportunities, contracts and people to work with. I can help you with: ๐ŸŸก Regular blog or article content including coming up with ideas, planning out your schedule or whatever else you need to keep your blog alive and kicking ๐ŸŸก White paper and report writing: taking your data and surveys and transforming them into digestible, valuable content your audience can benefit from ๐ŸŸก Product and brand descriptions: populating your website with optimised and attention-grabbing descriptions to make your products stand outโ€ฆ

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I like telling stories. These days they're more likely to be about commercial products and services than dragons and fairies. 18+ years of experience means I've worked on almost every kind of project. The beauty of freelance work means there are very few topics I haven't covered at some point. I've delivered many different types and styles of copy for businesses in sectors and niches from martech and SaaS to utilities, pet products and insurance. I'm actively seeking new opportunities, contracts and people to work with. I can help you with: ๐ŸŸก Regular blog or article content including coming up with ideas, planning out your schedule or whatever else you need to keep your blog alive and kicking ๐ŸŸก White paper and report writing: taking your data and surveys and transforming them into digestible, valuable content your audience can benefit from ๐ŸŸก Product and brand descriptions: populating your website with optimised and attention-grabbing descriptions to make your products stand outโ€ฆ

Available to hire

I like telling stories. These days theyโ€™re more likely to be about commercial products and services than dragons and fairies.

18+ years of experience means Iโ€™ve worked on almost every kind of project. The beauty of freelance work means there are very few topics I havenโ€™t covered at some point. Iโ€™ve delivered many different types and styles of copy for businesses in sectors and niches from martech and SaaS to utilities, pet products and insurance.

Iโ€™m actively seeking new opportunities, contracts and people to work with. I can help you with:

๐ŸŸก Regular blog or article content including coming up with ideas, planning out your schedule or whatever else you need to keep your blog alive and kicking
๐ŸŸก White paper and report writing: taking your data and surveys and transforming them into digestible, valuable content your audience can benefit from
๐ŸŸก Product and brand descriptions: populating your website with optimised and attention-grabbing descriptions to make your products stand out

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Self-employed Freelance Copywriter and Content Marketer at Self-employed
March 1, 2007 - June 15, 2024
Managing large linkbuilding campaigns, creating product descriptions and brand copy for diverse companies, writing regular blog posts and articles for marketing agencies, and developing B2B copy for SaaS and IT services. Responsibilities include content creation across various markets, B2B white papers, managing digital marketing agency accounts, brand identity creation, and leading teams of writers and editors.
Support Worker at SLC Raglin
July 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Supporting service users with complex needs in daily activities such as personal hygiene, budgeting, laundry assistance, meal preparation, and drink preparation.
Temporary Worker at Brook Street / Manpower Ltd
April 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Performing various office, banking, and administrative roles including working with HBOS. Extensive use of Microsoft packages and CRM software.
Kitchen/Bar Supervisor, Chef, Bookseller at Various Catering/Hospitality/Retail Brands (JD Wetherspoon, Tragus Holdings Ltd, Whitbread, Borders UK)
June 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Roles to support studies; developed high-level customer service, people skills, and trained new team members in kitchen, bar, and retail environments.
Proofreader at ABa Quality Monitoring Ltd
October 1, 2006 - April 30, 2007
Responsible for correcting and modifying reports focusing on orthographical and grammatical details, working with high attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
Administrative Assistant โ€“ Remortgage/Conveyancing at Barnettโ€™s Solicitors
February 1, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Managed remortgage case files, completed land registry checks, maintained professional telephone manner, opened new cases and informed clients upon case completion.
Library Auxiliary at Ainsdale Library (Sefton Leisure Services)
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Provided library auxiliary services at the public library.
Self-employed Freelance Copywriter and Content Marketer at Self-employed
March 1, 2007 - June 21, 2024
Managed several large linkbuilding campaigns for a leading SEO brand since 2018. Created product descriptions and brand copy for various companies from catalogues to high street brands and online retailers. Produced regular blog posts and articles for marketing agencies. Specialized in SaaS and IT services copywriting with a B2B focus including cybersecurity specialists, training providers, apprenticeship specialists, utilities, and energy consultancies. Created content for sectors such as disability, personal fitness, and education. Developed B2B white papers, thought leadership pieces, and reports. Managed digital marketing agency accounts including pitching ideas, planning content schedules, tone of voice, and brand identity creation. Led teams of writers and editors in account management roles.
Support Worker at SLC Raglin
July 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
Supported service users with complex needs by assisting with personal hygiene, budgeting, laundry, meal and drink preparation.
Temporary Worker at Brook Street / Manpower Ltd
April 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Performed various roles in office environments, banking, and administration including working with HBOS. Used Microsoft packages and CRM software extensively.
Kitchen/Bar Supervisor, Chef, Bookseller at Various Brands including JD Wetherspoon, Tragus Holdings Ltd, Whitbread, Borders UK
June 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Held various roles across catering, hospitality, and retail to support studies. Developed high-level customer service skills, worked with diverse clients, and trained new team members.
Proofreader at ABa Quality Monitoring Ltd
October 1, 2006 - April 30, 2007
Responsible for correction and modification of reports in terms of orthographical and grammatical details, maintaining attention to detail and meeting daily and weekly deadlines.
Administrative Assistant โ€“ Remortgage/Conveyancing at Barnettโ€™s Solicitors
February 1, 2006 - August 31, 2006
Managed caseload of remortgage files through a case management system. Completed land registry checks, maintained professional telephone manner, opened new cases, and informed clients of case completion.
Library Auxiliary at Ainsdale Library (Sefton Leisure Services)
October 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Performed library auxiliary duties contributing to library services.

Education

BA (Hons.) English Literature at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010
GCE A Levels at King George V College
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2006
GCSEs at Ainsdale High School
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2004
BA (Hons.) English Literature at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2007 - June 30, 2010
GCE A Levels at King George V College
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2006
GCSE at Ainsdale High School
September 1, 1999 - June 30, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Other