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Michael Chapman

Michael Chapman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Author, Content Writer & Editor

  • Education

    • University of Westminster

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree Film/Cinema/Video Studies

      Activities and Societies: Contributing writer for The QH Student Newspaper. Silver Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Specialised in writing, directing and producing, though working in numerous other roles, including; production manager, cinematographer and location scout.

    • Burnside High School

      2005 - 2008
      National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 English, Media Studies, History, Drama, Photography With Excellence

      Activities and Societies: Theatresports teacher & actor (Improvised Comedy) Cinema and Photography Society Extra credit awards in English and Media Studies.

  • Experience

    • Arctic Adventures Iceland

      Mar 2016 - Feb 2017
      Tour Guide

    • Bungalo

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2019
      Content Writer & Editor

    • Freelance Self-Employed

      Mar 2017 - Nov 2021
      Freelance Writer

      Blogs and articles for companies, including: Lonely Planet, Fjallhalla Adventures, Krauma Spa, Perlan Museum and Observation Deck, Icelandic Lamb, The LAVA Centre, The Reykjavik Grapevine and more.

    • Guide to Iceland

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2019
      Content Writer & Editor

      Producing and editing informative, entertaining online content, from articles and blogs to video scripts, tour descriptions, memes and infographics.Reviewing travel products and tours, restaurants, bars, etc.Managing and publishing social media content. Composing and implementing strategies to increase brand awareness.

    • Luster

      Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
      Book Author

      This new addition to Luster's successful, practical and attractive Hidden series, covering countries and regions, is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the most beautiful sides of Iceland

    • Traveo Iceland

      Oct 2019 - Nov 2021
      Content Writer & Editor

      Writing and editing content—blogs, articles and tour descriptions—related to travel in Iceland, as well as contributing photographs and video.

    • Bubble Hotels

      Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
      Content Writer & Editor

      Writing daily articles about Icelandic travel attractions, culture and history. Sourcing photographs and video. Publishing and formatting articles online. Editing and proofreading.

    • Sidekick Health

      Nov 2021 - Apr 2023
      Script Manager

    • The Lava Tunnel

      Jun 2023 - Apr 2024
      Guide

    • Iceland Review

      Jan 2024 - now
      Writer

      Writing, editing, and publishing online articles about travel and tourism in Iceland.Daily news features. Advertorials and sponsored content

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Open Water Scuba Instructor

      PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors
      Dec 2013