Meg Bolland

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2017 - now

  Freelance Writer

  I am a freelance writer for multiple different clients, I work on all kinds of different projects like book/film reviews, blog posts, political articles, product reviews, guides, proofreading, and much more! I have received consistently great feedback from clients. My role as a freelancer has included:- Analysing hundreds of briefs that are often ambiguous and producing work based on the briefs. - Working independently: motivating myself, communicating with clients where clarification and help were needed, learning new skills to go above and beyond for clients, solving problems, and much more. - High level of communication and customer service skills. - SEO strategy in article writing.- Understanding of copywriting laws.- Creative and unique writing all many different formats.- Understanding of target audiences and how to accommodate their needs. Show less

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  PeoplePerHour

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  I have received 5* reviews on every project I have completed for clients on it. Some of these projects involve logo design, in which I have made original logos for clients, whilst effectively communicating with them and reaching deadlines on time. I used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for all design work.

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  Good News Liverpool

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  Writer

  I wrote two guides on what to do for Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day in Liverpool. In these guides I took on a conversational and quirky tone offering an array of different types of activities to do and writing it in a unique style.

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  The Beatles Story

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Team Member

  My role at The Beatles Story / Fab Four Cafe included: - Ensured that customers felt welcome to the city (the company was a tourist hotspot) and provided them with any help needed. Many customers were non-English speaking so I paid attention, listened carefully, and helped in anyway that I could. - Maintained beverage, food, health and safety standards whilst making drinks and food ordered. - Responsibly handled money. - Worked in a team to ensure that daily practices ran smoothly and customers were constantly satisfied.- Completed all training required.- Helped enforce COVID-19 safety measures. Show less

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  NUTF

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Freelance Blogger

  - Researched interesting topics regarding homelessness - Pitched subjects to write about - I wrote carefully crafted blog posts that were informative, sensitive to the subject and interesting - Worked independently- Understood the target audience’s needs and how to grab their attention and implemented this into my writing

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  Dark Paradigm

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Book Reviewer

  Sci-Fi Book Reviewer for the blog named ‘Dark Paradigm’. - Researched market trends and 'hot' novels.- Read, analysed and evaluated chosen novel.- I wrote carefully crafted reviews and guides for the target audience.- I edited my work to ensure it was perfect before submitting it. - I interpreted briefs in my own creative way.- I collaborated with the owner on ideas on how to take the reviews to the next level.

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  Pixus

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Marketing Copywriter

  -Produced creative, SEO-friendly, informative web page content and blog posts, using software like Ahrefs, SEMRush, Screaming Frog and more. - Continuously analysed content performance to ensure top-quality, relevant work and adjust writing strategy when necessary. - Understood target audiences, and how to draw them in with SEO, e.g. original content, keyword-focused writing and brand tone of voice.- Proofread and edited work to ensure that it is error-free and ready to post online.- Published content online on Wordpress and .NET sites.- Set well-researched writing guidelines and briefs for other writers. - Created marketing and SEO specs for clients. Show less

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  Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  YEP Marketer

  - I attended workshops about marketing (covering the basics of marketing, theatre marketing, copy, visual design, promotion, social media, PR and more).- I wrote copy for YEP newsletters.

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  DEPT®

  Sept 2022 - now

  The main account I work on is eBay UK. I create interesting copy that aligns with the brand’s tone of voice and messaging. I have crafted exciting copy for online marketing assets, leaflets, emails, etc. I am proud to have worked on the Love Island 2023 campaign, ‘Better Than New’ Black Friday campaign 2022, eBay Wrapped & more.

  • Midweight Copywriter

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Junior Copywriter

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2023