Summary
Having pushed myself to achieve a first-class degree in English Literature, a subject for which I have held a lifelong enthusiasm, I turned my attention towards the skills and interests I can use to forge my future career. In January 2019 I graduated with an MSc International Marketing from King’s College London and decided to take a giant risk – moving to Thailand to work as a school teacher alongside freelance marketing. I made the move to gain valuable life-skills while working in an extremely challenging yet fulfilling role, and have continued to hone my marketing and copywriting skills on a freelance basis.
Key Skills
Able to quickly identify appropriate and specific tone of voice for writing tasks.
Creative writing, editing, proofreading.
Quick learner, able to carry out varying tasks with both precision and speed.
Efficient in time management and organisation.
Able to express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Easily adaptable to different situations and challenges.
Full clean UK driving license.
Experience
April 2019 – Present: Marketing and Copywriting, Freelance
Alongside my teaching role I provide marketing and copywriting services to a variety of clients on a freelance or temporary contract basis.
April 2019 – Present: English, Maths and Science Teacher, Mantanusorn School
Teaching English, Maths and Science to children at a variety of ages, and taking part in extra-curricular activities. I undertook this role to challenge myself and build life-skills while working in what is an extremely fulfilling and enjoyable field.
June 2016 – April 2019: Marketing and Communications Assistant, Medicine Man
Offering creative solutions to help partners connect with their customers, employees, and clients. Responsible for client handling, new business, data analysis, copywriting and strategy planning.
March – June 2016: Customer Assistant, Waitrose
Responsibilities varied on a day-to-day basis, though always with a focus towards customer service and brand representation.
August 2015 – June 2016: Writer, AltMusicBox.com
As a contributing writer I carry out weekly album reviews, as well as producing a variety of other miscellaneous features for the website.
June – August 2015: Copywriter, McNicholas Services
In my capacity as intern, I was the sole writer of content for a brand-new company website. This required a great deal of in-depth research, which included interviewing employees on all levels of the company. Other responsibilities included the production of case studies, which required creative writing with a mind for marketing.
May – June 2015: Writer, WePlugGoodMusic.com
I carried out weekly album reviews, writing with the aim to engage the audience in a conversation about new music.
October 2012 – September 2014: Customer Assistant, Alliance Boots
I played a key role under pressure in taking deliveries and replenishing stock throughout the day, as well as carrying out sales plan duties after closing time.
Education
2017 – 2019: International Marketing MSc with Merit, King’s College London
Modules include:
International Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Brand Management
2014 – 2017: First Class English Literature BA (Hons), Leeds Beckett University
Modules include:
Critical Reading
Texts and Theories
Poetry
18th Century Fiction
Writing America
Theory into Practice
2012 – 2014: The John Fisher School 6th Form A Levels in:
English Literature
Geography
Theology
History (AS Level)
2007 – 2012: The John Fisher School 11 GCSE’s achieved at grades A-B, including A’s in English Literature, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Hobbies & Interests
Sport – I believe that keeping fit is not only important, but also fun. I enjoy team sports and play regular club and university rugby, which requires good communication as well as a commitment to the team. I also enjoy several extreme sports, including skiing and mountain biking, which I have been able to participate in both at home and abroad.
Music – I have always been a lover of music, having played the guitar from a young age, and performing original songs in a band throughout my teens. I consider my music taste to be eclectic, but have a particularly fond relationship with alternative and rock music, which I now fill my spare time listening to, and writing about.
Travel – I consider myself extremely lucky to have been able to travel to as many places as I have. Upon finishing my master’s degree I embarked on a 6 month backpacking trip around Asia, taking me all the way from the base of Mt. Everest in Nepal to the skyscrapers of Shanghai and temples of Japan.
Charity – It is always important to give something back, and help out those who aren’t as lucky. I have partaken in several charitable activities over the years, including the London to Brighton cycle ride, the Marsden March, and helping Croydon Council clean the streets following the riots of 2011.
