Copywriter CV Template + Tips and Download
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Sam Bryan
214 Green Road
Bromley
BE12 9RG
Mob: 079 4532 3477 Email: sambryan@live.co.uk
Personal profile statement
I am a creative, imaginative and resilient Copywriter with a talent for developing effective written materials including, but not limited to, corporate web content, emails, press releases, newsletter articles, blog posts and social-networking site posts. My 1st Class Hons Degree in Advertising and my extensive experience in this field is a testament to the passion and drive I have to succeed in this competitive industry.
Achievements
- 1st Class Honours Degree from Babylon University
- 2014 DMA Awards- Shortlisted for the “Best Writing” category
Education
| 2009 – 2013 | BA (Hons) Advertising | Babylon University | Grade achieved: [1:1] |
Relevant Modules:
- Decoding Advertisements
- Applied Advertising Campaigns
- Digital Communications
- Introduction to Copywriting
- Brand Meaning and Purpose
| 2007 – 2009 Results: English: A English Literature: B Psychology: A | A Levels | Fullerton College |
| 2000 – 2007 Results: 9 GCSEs at Grades A-B, including Maths and English | GCSEs | Townsville School |
Work experience
| Jan 2014 – Present | Copywriter Absolute Adverts |
Main duties performed:
- Creating product descriptions to be used in advertisements
- Generating content for the corporate website and maintaining the blog
- Performing Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) duties; keyword research, title and description tags, keyword density, competitor analysis, backlinks, etc.
- Keeping up to date with the latest news in the industry such as monitoring Google’s search quality updates
- Utilising the advanced features of the Content Management System (CMS)
- Maintaining the social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Google+)
- Monitoring the organisation’s website traffic through Google Analytics
- Conducting extensive research during the writing process
- Proofreading and editing content pieces before they are published
- Writing guest posts to be posted on other reputable websites
- Updating old articles on the website with fresh and relevant content
- Brainstorming and conceptual thinking sessions
- Performing minor graphics design duties and liaising with freelance graphics designers to ensure that the text & image advertisements are visually appealing
- Familiarising ourselves with clients’ products and/or services and target markets
- Presenting ideas to clients for approval
- Implementing approved ideas either digitally or via print
- Closely monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Assisting clients with their branding needs
- Assisting the Marketing Director with developing effective marketing strategies
| Jul 2013 – Jul 2014 | Product Marketer (Placement) Howard’s Hardware |
Main duties performed:
- Familiarising with the entire product catalogue
- Developing compelling product descriptions for in-store and digital catalogues
- Managing the company’s blog which promoted new products and offered after-sales support to existing customers
- Brainstormed with the marketing department regarding new and compelling ways the business can stand out from its competitors
Qualifications
- Advanced Copywriting Skills – CIM (2014)
- Microsoft Office Specialist- Expert (2013)
- HTML Certification (2012)
Skills
- Presentation skills: Able to effectively and confidently communicate ideas to clients, superiors and colleagues without becoming nervous
- Creativity: Adept at thinking outside the box to come up with new and fresh content, slogans, catchphrases and branding ideas
- Writing skills: Being an avid reader and having done English Literature at A Levels has given me the ability to write in a wide range of styles on various subjects. I can touch-type at a writing speed of 74wpm (words per minute) with 98% accuracy
- Research skills: Able to extract information from a variety of primary as well as secondary sources to determine effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Computer-savvy: Able to operate both Windows and Macintosh operating systems as well as having excellent knowledge computer programs
Hobbies and interests
When I am not busy taking the advertising world by storm, I enjoy going out and dine with my friends, family and colleagues. In addition, I also like following the latest trends in the social and digital marketing industries.
References
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Tips
- Work experience: Securing a job as a Copywriter, just like any other marketing job, isn’t going to be easy and there is immense competition for any job openings. It is, therefore, vital that your CV is full of examples and reasons why you would be the ideal candidate for the job. Good examples include; having previous work experience, having a personal blog, writing guest posts for newspapers, writing articles as a hobby and working on writing your first book for publishing.
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