Simon Skellon

Experience

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  Jessops

  Feb 2004 - Aug 2008

  Part-time Sales/Lab Assistant
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  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
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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Future

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  Travel Writer

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  Cladco Profiles Ltd

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2025

  • Content Creator

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2025

  • Marketing Assistant

    Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
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  BiGDUG

  Feb 2025 - now

  Content Manager