I’m a writer and editor, looking for my next challengeI love words, tech and helping others, and I love to find answers to questions, solutions to problems. I want to help you get your message to your customers!
Contact Me
Phone: 07729961737
Email: patrickwelsh11@gmail.com
Skills
- Creative Writing
- Copywriting
- Technical Writing
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Reporting
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Web Content
- HTML/CSS/PHP
- Media Criticism
- Critical Thinking
- Social Media
- Digital Media
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Presentation
- Problem Solving
- Database Management
- Web Design
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Illustrator
Experience
Customer Advisor, Dixons Carphone
October 2013-Present, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Responsible for selling solutions, driving profits and meeting key performance indicators
- Experienced working as part of a team in a target-focused environment
- Delivered on a wide range of customer needs with professionalism and integrity
- Liaised with local and national B2B clients
Editor/Writer, Art in Healthcare
October 2012-April 2014, Edinburgh and remotely
- Created content for online consumption and onsite
- Assisted with AiH’s campaign to create a QR database of artwork
- Researched and networked with local artists
- Managed AiH’s content management system
- Oversaw volunteer writers
- Edited and proofread submissions for online publication
- Developed an in-house style guide for online content
Intern, Luath Press Ltd
February-March 2013, Edinburgh
- Evaluated completed manuscripts for commissioning
- Created public relations content, press releases and advanced information for retailers
- Researched authors, manuscript accuracy and market conditions
- Tailored copy for retail and online publication
- Oversaw digital media channels
- Formatted publicity documents, posters and flyers
Education
University of Saint Andrews
- 2007: MA History (First)
- 2008: M.Litt History (Merit)
- 2010: MSc IT (Distinction)
University of Edinburgh
- 2012: MSc Creative Writing (Merit)
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
- 2003: A-Level
- History (A), Politics (A), Psychology (A)
- 2001: GCSE
- English (A*), English Literature (A), Mathematics (B), French (A*), Chemistry (A*), Biology (A), Physics (A*), History (A*), Latin (A), Art (A*)