Simon Skellon

Simon Skellon

Part-time Sales/Lab Assistant

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  • About me

    Content Manager at BiGDUG

  • Education

    • Wiltshire College

      2004 - 2006
      HND Photography Pass
    • Andover College

      2002 - 2004
      BND Multimedia, A/s Photography, A/s Psychology
    • Test Valley Secondary School, Stockbridge, UK

      1997 - 2002
      5+ A-C GCSEs
    • Bournemouth University

      2007 - 2008
      Master’s Degree Magazine Journalism Merit
    • Bournemouth University

      2006 - 2007
      BA (Hons) Photography 2:1
  • Experience

    • Jessops

      Feb 2004 - Aug 2008
      Part-time Sales/Lab Assistant
    • Imagine Publishing

      Oct 2008 - Sept 2014

      Championed editorial strategies for Photoshop Creative Magazine; a 120-page monthly publication. I led competitions and campaigns via social media networks.

      • Deputy Editor, Photoshop Creative Magazine

        Nov 2013 - Sept 2014
      • Features Editor, Photoshop Creative Magazine

        Oct 2011 - Nov 2013
      • Senior Staff Writer, Photoshop Creative Magazine

        Mar 2010 - Oct 2011
      • Staff Writer, Photoshop Creative Magazine

        Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
    • Self-Employed

      Nov 2015 - Oct 2019
      Photoshop Instructor

      Recorded and published training videos on image editing in Adobe Photoshop software. Wrote tailored Photoshop tutorials for international photography and digital arts magazines.

    • University of Exeter

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      Web Support Assistant

      Tasked with restructuring content across six web portals. I outlined coherent goals to improve the user experience for prospective students.

    • Jessops Europe Limited

      Aug 2016 - Oct 2019
      Sales Expert

      Provided a high level of sales and technical support to customers over the phone and in store. Conducted 1-2-1 courses teaching the use of cameras and editing software.

    • Future

      Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
      Travel Writer

      Wrote in-depth travel-related articles and features for magazines and bookazines.

    • Design Council

      Feb 2019 - Feb 2019
      Contract Copywriter for Transform Ageing

      Produced message-driven copy for more than 40 social entrepreneurs, as part of Transform Ageing’s marketing programme. I interviewed social entrepreneurs in the South West to acquire further knowledge and insight into their enterprises.

    • Set2Recruit

      Jul 2019 - Oct 2019
      Digital Marketing Specialist

      Wrote informative copy in the health and technology sectors, increasing the company’s online presence across its social media networks. I photographed employee and office lifestyle images as part of a new website build.

    • Mercedes-Benz South West

      Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
      Marketing Assistant

      Working in a tight-knit marketing team with data and content specialists, I ran targeted marketing campaigns boosting web traffic and gaining leads. I produced assets supporting sales and branding whilst adhering to company guidelines, and promoted engaging content across the brand’s social media networks.

    • Burrington Estates Ltd

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

      Currently involved in the creation of email and paid advertising campaigns to promote new homes and commercial developments in the South West. Tasked with improving the online customer journey, updating website content and implementing a new social media aesthetic.

      • Digital Marketing Coordinator

        Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
      • Digital Marketing Executive

        Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
    • Cladco Profiles Ltd

      Feb 2021 - Feb 2025
      • Content Creator

        Nov 2021 - Feb 2025
      • Marketing Assistant

        Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
    • BiGDUG

      Feb 2025 - now
      Content Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Digital Marketing Diploma

      New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd)
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Level 3 Club Coach

      Sports coach UK