I am an experienced, entrepreneurial and multi-talented professional with skills honed in marketing and journalism. I have worked extensively in online marketing, email marketing, social media, SEO/SEM, UX writing, B2B and B2C, and I'm generally qualified to maximise online traffic on any given platform. I also boast a solid command of content management systems, modern AI tools, and Adobe Creative Cloud for the production of video content. As a writer, I am able to produce written content significantly more distinct and powerful than contemporary machines can rival. Conceived, launched, and independently operated an e-commerce store; I single‑handedly designed products, built the website and storefront, established supplier and fulfilment partnerships, defined the brand, created marketing assets and ran campaigns. I have led content creation for indie projects, a tech bootcamp school and a video-game marketing initiative, including content strategy, advertising campaigns, organic/paid content, social media, video scripting, SEO and QA.

Andrea Tallarita

I am an experienced, entrepreneurial and multi-talented professional with skills honed in marketing and journalism. I have worked extensively in online marketing, email marketing, social media, SEO/SEM, UX writing, B2B and B2C, and I'm generally qualified to maximise online traffic on any given platform. I also boast a solid command of content management systems, modern AI tools, and Adobe Creative Cloud for the production of video content. As a writer, I am able to produce written content significantly more distinct and powerful than contemporary machines can rival. Conceived, launched, and independently operated an e-commerce store; I single‑handedly designed products, built the website and storefront, established supplier and fulfilment partnerships, defined the brand, created marketing assets and ran campaigns. I have led content creation for indie projects, a tech bootcamp school and a video-game marketing initiative, including content strategy, advertising campaigns, organic/paid content, social media, video scripting, SEO and QA.

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I am an experienced, entrepreneurial and multi-talented professional with skills honed in marketing and journalism. I have worked extensively in online marketing, email marketing, social media, SEO/SEM, UX writing, B2B and B2C, and I’m generally qualified to maximise online traffic on any given platform. I also boast a solid command of content management systems, modern AI tools, and Adobe Creative Cloud for the production of video content.

As a writer, I am able to produce written content significantly more distinct and powerful than contemporary machines can rival. Conceived, launched, and independently operated an e-commerce store; I single‑handedly designed products, built the website and storefront, established supplier and fulfilment partnerships, defined the brand, created marketing assets and ran campaigns. I have led content creation for indie projects, a tech bootcamp school and a video-game marketing initiative, including content strategy, advertising campaigns, organic/paid content, social media, video scripting, SEO and QA.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at Scruffy Dog Games
December 1, 2024 - Present
Independently handled the marketing for an indie games company developing a videogame called "Palace of 1000 Curses". Developed marketing strategy, advertising campaigns, organic and paid content, and social media posts across LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, and X aimed at finding a publisher.
Content Manager and Creator at WBS CODING SCHOOL
September 30, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Head of content creation for a tech bootcamp school. Managed all English text on the website, wrote regular tech blogs, handled email and online marketing, video scripting, technical writing, SEO strategies, proofreading, and quality assurance.
Content Editor at wunder media production GmbH
July 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Analysed and optimized traffic for Microsoft Edge's default opening page by selecting, editing, formatting, and presenting news articles and video content from various online partners, writing articles when third-party content was unavailable. Responsible for KPIs.
Private Investor in Finance at Independent
September 30, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Researched investment options and managed a personal financial portfolio which appreciated by +25%. Gained expertise in markets, indexes, stocks, ETFs, SPACs, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain.
Sports Journalist at Tiro Media Ltd
August 31, 2016 - July 17, 2025
Reported news, conducted player interviews, and wrote editorial content for the largest English-speaking website dedicated to Italian football and USA publication Soccer 360 Magazine.
Managing Editor at Sidekick Books
February 28, 2014 - July 17, 2025
Managed the reviews section for Sidekick Books. Responsible for review writing, managing a team of critics, and creating the world's first video poetry reviews.
Content Manager and Creator at Berlin, Germany
September 1, 2020 - Present
Head of content creation for a school offering modern tech bootcamps. Responsible for all English text on the website, regular blogging on tech topics, email marketing, online marketing, video scripting, technical writing, SEO strategy and implementation, proofreading and quality assurance. Analyzed and optimized traffic for the default opening page on Microsoft Edge by selecting, editing, formatting, and presenting news articles and video content from various online partners, as well as writing articles when unavailable from third parties. Directly responsible for the company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Marketing Manager at Scruffy Dog Games
July 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Independently handled marketing for an indie games company developing a video game called "Palace of 1000 Curses." Developed marketing strategy, advertising campaigns, organic and paid content, and social media posts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, X) with the goal of finding a publisher for the video game.
Sports Journalist at Independent News Reporting
September 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025
Independent news reporting, player interviews, and editorial writing for the biggest English-speaking website dedicated to Italian football, as well as USA publication Soccer 360 Magazine.
Managing Editor at Tiro Media Ltd
August 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Managed the reviews section for the poetry press Sidekick Books. Responsible for review writing, managing a team of critics, and creator of the world's first video poetry reviews.
Content Editor at Sidekick Books
February 1, 2014 - August 27, 2025
Managed reviews section and created innovative video poetry reviews.
Marketing Manager at Scruffy Dog Games
December 1, 2024 - Present
Independently handled marketing for an indie games company developing a video game called "Palace of 1000 Curses." Created marketing strategy, advertising campaigns, organic and paid content, and social media posts across LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, and X to find a publisher for the video game.
Content Manager and Creator at WBS CODING SCHOOL
September 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Head of content creation for a school offering modern tech bootcamps. Responsible for all English text on the website, regular blogging on tech topics, email marketing, online marketing, video scripting, technical writing, SEO strategy and implementation, proofreading, and QA.
Content Editor at wundermedia production GmbH
July 1, 2020 - August 27, 2025
Analysed and optimised traffic for the default opening page on Microsoft Edge by selecting, editing, formatting, and presenting news articles and video content from various online partners. Also wrote articles when not available via third parties. Directly responsible for company KPIs.
Sports Journalist at Independent freelance
September 1, 2017 - August 27, 2025
Independent news reporting, player interviews and editorial writing for the biggest English-speaking website dedicated to Italian football, as well as USA publication Soccer 360 Magazine.
Managing Editor at Tiro Media Ltd
August 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Managed the reviews section for the poetry press Sidekick Books. Responsible for review writing, managing a team of critics, and creation of the world’s first video poetry reviews.
Marketing Manager at Scruffy Dog Games
December 1, 2024 - Present
Independently managed marketing for an indie games company developing a video game called 'Palace of 1000 Curses'. Created marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, and managed organic and paid content and social media posts across LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, and X to find a publisher for the game.
Content Manager and Creator at WBSCODING SCHOOL
September 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Head of content creation for a school offering modern tech bootcamps. Responsible for all English text on the website, regular blogging on tech topics, email marketing, online marketing, video scripting, technical writing, SEO strategy and implementation, proofreading and QA. Analyzed and optimized traffic for the default opening page on Microsoft Edge by selecting, editing, formatting, and presenting news articles and video content from online partners, as well as writing original articles when third-party content was unavailable. Directly responsible for the company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Content Editor at wundermedia production GmbH
July 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025
Sports Journalist at Independent & Soccer360 Magazine
September 1, 2017 - September 4, 2025
Independent news reporting, player interviews, and editorial writing for the biggest English-speaking website dedicated to Italian football, as well as USA publication Soccer 360 Magazine.
Managing Editor at Tiro Media Ltd
August 1, 2016 - September 4, 2025
Managed the reviews section for the poetry press Sidekick Books. Responsible for review writing, managing a team of critics, and creator of the world's first video poetry reviews.
Managing Editor at Sidekick Books
February 1, 2014 - September 4, 2025
Managed the reviews section, responsible for review writing and managing a team of critics. Creator of the world’s first video poetry reviews.
Independent Sports Journalist at Independent
March 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016
Wrote sports journalism pieces for digital platforms and contributed to editorial coverage.
Managing Editor at TIRO Media Ltd
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Led editorial operations, coordinating content strategy and production.
Portfolio Swing Trader (Finance) at Self-employed (Munich, Germany)
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Managed personal investment portfolio; developed expertise with markets, indexes, ETFs, SPACs, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain.

Education

MA at University of York
September 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
BA at University of East Anglia
September 1, 2003 - June 30, 2008
BA in Comparative Literature at University of East Anglia
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2008
MA in Contemporary Literature at University of York
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
Data Science Bootcamp at WBS CODING SCHOOL
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
BA in Comparative Literature at University of East Anglia
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2008
MA in Contemporary Literature at University of York
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
Data Science Bootcamp at WBS CODING SCHOOL
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
BA in Comparative Literature at University of East Anglia
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2008
MA in Contemporary Literature at University of York
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
Data Science Bootcamp at WBSCODING SCHOOL
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
MA in Contemporary Literature at University of York
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2008

Qualifications

Data Science Bootcamp
May 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail