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Blake Creighton

London

Summary

Highly organised and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in office management, stakeholder coordination, and process optimization. Adept at managing complex schedules, streamlining workflows, and ensuring seamless communication across teams. Proven ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable systems—skills honed through roles requiring precision in publishing, event management, and multi-platform coordination. Passionate about supporting organizational efficiency and eager to leverage my operational expertise in a dynamic administrative role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

Ormside Projects
London
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Wrote and curated marketing content for social media, newsletters (Mailchimp), and print-boosting engagement.
  • Organised weekly staff, cleaners and security rosters.
  • Collaborated across teams (promoters, security, staff) to ensure clear communication and seamless operations.
  • Managed event data (Excel/Resident Advisor) and communications (Gmail)
  • Implemented quality control measures that improved accuracy by 25%
  • Facilitated cross-team coordination for listing consistency

Publications & Editorial Work

Multiple
London, England
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Sunday School (2024/2025) Wrote two fictional pieces that responded to the briefs of 'The End of Eternity of 'The Hand of Satan'.
  • Xeno Futurism (2025) Wrote fiction on drone warfare, adapting style to suit journal guidelines.
  • Food Crisis Magazine (2023): Researched and simplified global food issues for a student audience.
  • Collaborative Zine (2023): Edited and contributed stories, coordinating with writers to align with a 'failure' theme.

Editor & Co-Founder

As If. No Way
London, England
01.2014 - 04.2025
  • Wrote and curated marketing content for social media, newsletters (Mailchimp), and print-boosting engagement by 20%
  • Collaborated across teams (promoters, security, staff) to ensure clear communication and seamless operations
  • Solved logistical challenges in real time, balancing creative vision with practical constraints
  • Produced audience-focused content (articles, social campaigns) for independent music/arts platform, growing readership by 40%
  • Edited and distilled complex themes (e.g., experimental art) into accessible copy for diverse readers
  • Hosted events and podcasts, refining skills in public engagement and brand storytelling
  • Ensured error-free publications with meticulous proofreading efforts.
  • Reviewed submitted manuscripts, ensuring alignment with publication standards.
  • Applied consistent style guide across all written materials to ensure brand consistency.
  • Developed engaging editorial calendar with various thematic focuses.
  • Collaborated with design team for visually appealing layouts.
  • Interviewed industry experts, translating niche topics into engaging discussions for broader audiences

Education

MA - Publishing

London College of Communication

Magazine Journalism - Publishing

London College of Communication

Skills

  • Marketing Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Email Marketing (Mailchimp)
  • Team Collaboration
  • Logistical Problem Solving
  • Audience-Focused Content Production
  • Style Guide Application
  • Design Collaboration
  • Interviewing
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Deadline Management
  • Digital Tools
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Inventory management

Timeline

General Manager

Ormside Projects
01.2024 - 04.2025

Publications & Editorial Work

Multiple
01.2024 - 04.2025

Editor & Co-Founder

As If. No Way
01.2014 - 04.2025

Magazine Journalism - Publishing

London College of Communication

MA - Publishing

London College of Communication
Blake Creighton