Lewis Shaw

Experience

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  Brighton Photo Biennial

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

  Contributing Writer

  Penned a series of features for the Brighton Photo Biennial website centred around political themes.

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  Made Closer

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2015

  PR & Social Media Manager

  I helped raise and manage the public profile of the pioneering retail site MadeCloser.co.uk via newsletter campaigns and an industry blog, event photography, graphic design, and media relations. I also managed the company's social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn.)

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  Magvault

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Contributing Writer

  I reviewed digital editions of current-market magazines for up-and-coming cross-platform digital distribution site Magvault.com.

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  Trinity Mirror Southern

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  Reporter

  Completed a weeks work experience writing for the Star Courier and News & Mail series.

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  The Huffington Post

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Contributing Writer

  I completed a week's work experience at the Huffington Post offices in London.

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  Braincrack Games

  Jan 2016 - now

  Founder

  Braincrack Games is a publisher of board and card games on the international hobby market. Since launching in 2016, we've raised over half a million pounds in funding, sold over 10,000 units and seen our games translated / released in 10+ languages.

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  Vostron

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2016

  Digital Marketing Executive

  I helped oversee the content creation and rebranding for Vostron's website, blog, and various promotional materials, utilising written and visual skills to effectively communicate often complex ideas to potential clients.

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  Kingfisher plc

  Jun 2017 - May 2019

  Creative Specialist

  A dynamic mix of project and account management, alongside copywriting and designing, for digital and print publications at Europe's leading home improvement company. The role included managing the creation of books for multiple product categories, and maintaining stakeholder relations in companies around the world.

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  Discover Magazines

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Managing Editor

  I managed the creation and publication of 13 local magazines, with a combined circulation of over 150,000. Day to day duties included managing designers and writers, collating interesting local stories and laying them out in InDesign, working with local businesses to create effective advertisements, and upholding a house style, all to strict monthly deadlines.

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  Vicon Industries

  Dec 2022 - now

  • Web Development Consultant

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Marketing Manager

    Dec 2022 - Jul 2024