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Edith Powell

Manchester

Summary

Detail-oriented creative with experience in publishing, editing, and marketing. I can bring my skills in copy editing, content creation, and marketing to your company along with a strong foundation in publishing and what it takes to bring a product from start to finish through experience with Hachette UK. Excellent at managing deadlines, visual and written analysis, and critical thinking in editorial and marketing strategies. Proven ability in engaging audiences through social media, website design, and email campaigns. My balance in independent initiative and adaptable communication skills makes me a flexible attribute to the company project. I am passionate about uplifting other’s visions, products, and values as well as producing high-quality content.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Digital Marketing Course

Hubspot
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • I am taking this course to develop my knowledge and skills in marketing
  • I am learning about implementing marketing strategies, measuring a website’s SEO authority, improving website performance, video marketing, blogs, paid search advertising, and social media strategy

Writer - Blog and Educational Resources

Written Off Publishing
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Communicating with writers and with team to stick to a schedule
  • Strong independence in creating, drafting, editing, and posting of all content

Editor

The Manchester Review
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Edited reviews about local art and culture
  • Ensured high-quality content and fluency
  • Stuck to strict deadlines throughout

Social Media Volunteer

Comma Press
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Efficiently used multiple social platforms, responding and posting quickly to stimuli whilst maintaining brand’s visions and messages

Volunteer

Manchester Literature Festival
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Experience in organisation, leadership, and networking
  • Networked and presented myself to multiple Northern publishers, leading to my experience with Written Off, Comma Press, and The Manchester Review

Work Experience

Hachette UK
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Gained an insight into the publishing industry and all the steps in producing a book
  • Completed knowledge checks, editing activities, proofreading, writing blurbs, and marketing

Barista

Brackenwood Plant and Garden Centre
Bristol
09.2020 - 04.2022

Person In Charge

Bath and Body Works
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Trained in customer service, fire safety, accessibility, and leadership qualities
  • Prevented robberies with over £400+ stock
  • Stuck to sale targets and trained in Bath and Body Work’s brand communications

Education

BA - English Literature

The University of Manchester
09.2022 - 05.2025

Skills

  • Visual analysis
  • Requirement specification writing
  • Expert content writing
  • Professional writing
  • Editing
  • Website content editing
  • Editing software use
  • Copywriting, editing and review
  • Digital marketing principles
  • Presentation and public speaking
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Email Marketing

Certification

Publishing Virtual Work Experience with Hachette UK

Timeline

Digital Marketing Course

Hubspot
03.2025 - 03.2025

Writer - Blog and Educational Resources

Written Off Publishing
11.2024 - 03.2025

Editor

The Manchester Review
11.2024 - 03.2025

Social Media Volunteer

Comma Press
11.2024 - 11.2024

Volunteer

Manchester Literature Festival
09.2024 - 10.2024

Work Experience

Hachette UK
03.2024 - 04.2024

BA - English Literature

The University of Manchester
09.2022 - 05.2025

Barista

Brackenwood Plant and Garden Centre
09.2020 - 04.2022

Person In Charge

Bath and Body Works
02.2020 - 01.2021
Edith Powell