Work history
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Junior CopywriterCello Signal
Edinburgh, United KingdomFull Time
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Junior CreativeSTV Creative
- Glasgow, United KingdomInternship
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Skills
- Content Copywriting
- Long Copy
- Creative Writing/blogging
- Creative Editing
- Academic Editing
- Digital Advertising
- Abobe Creative Suite
- Brand Storytelling
- Creative Storytelling
- Fashion Retail
Education
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MSc Creative AdvertisingEdinburgh Napier University
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tasked with turning a passion for storytelling into a career, I headed for Napier University. Here I learned the fundamentals of copywriting. Moreover, I managed to turn a history of creative writing into a future as a copywriter. Brand storytelling is now my passion, and long copy is something I adore writing.
I also learned to navigate Adobe Creative Suite, which I'll admit (as a copywriter) tested me more than my undergraduate dissertation. And I took a leadership role in group tasks, and stepped up for all presentations.
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MA (Hons) English LiteratureThe University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
What do James Franco, Mark Watson, Joan Rivers, and Mairi Wilson all have in common? A well stocked bookshelf and a close affinity with Microsoft Word's spell-checker.
I achieved a 2:1 Degree in English Literature whilst at The University of Edinburgh. The courses I achieved A grades in were Creative Writing and a class called 'Savage Laughter', which potentially tells you all you need to know about me.
Studying here, I learned editing skills both in my own academic writing and proof-reading for classmates. I also honed my presentation skills in weekly tutorials, both of which I have brought into my career as a copywriter.
Awards
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Edinburgh Award - Work ExperienceThe University of Edinburgh
Two things I am certain of. Firstly: I love shoes. Secondly: I can sell the soles off them.
This award recognises students who are able to uphold a part-time job alongside their undergraduate studies. It encourages students to isolate transferable skills from their non-academic role, and apply them to future employment.
Whilst attending The University of Edinburgh, I worked at Schuh. Through the award scheme, I secured a promotion to Customer Service Supervisor, achieved a personal goal of improving my leadership skills, and sold a tonne of Adidas Gazelles.T
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Lewis Edwards Memorial PrizeThe University of Edinburgh
Creative writing is my passion, and it has both informed and propelled my copywriting career. I won this award for my short story 'Superman' whilst at The University of Edinburgh. It is, thus far, my greatest achievement and I remain very proud of the story itself. Which means if you've ever interviewed me, you'll definitely have heard of it.
If you would like to read the story, please visit my blog:
https://thehatboxblog.wixsite.com/thehatbox/single-post/Superman
The full list of winners:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/current-students/university-prizes-awards/humanities/literatures-languages