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
2025.03 - 2025.03
- 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
2024.11 - 2025.03
- 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
2024.11 - 2025.03
- Edited reviews about local art and culture
- Ensured high-quality content and fluency
- Stuck to strict deadlines throughout
Social Media Volunteer
Comma Press
2024.11 - 2024.11
- Efficiently used multiple social platforms, responding and posting quickly to stimuli whilst maintaining brand’s visions and messages
Volunteer
Manchester Literature Festival
2024.09 - 2024.10
- 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
2024.03 - 2024.04
- 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
2020.09 - 2022.04
Person In Charge
Bath and Body Works
2020.02 - 2021.01
- 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
2022.09 - 2025.05
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
2025.03 - 2025.03
Writer - Blog and Educational Resources
Written Off Publishing
2024.11 - 2025.03
Editor
The Manchester Review
2024.11 - 2025.03
Social Media Volunteer
Comma Press
2024.11 - 2024.11
Volunteer
Manchester Literature Festival
2024.09 - 2024.10
Work Experience
Hachette UK
2024.03 - 2024.04
BA - English Literature
The University of Manchester
2022.09 - 2025.05
Barista
Brackenwood Plant and Garden Centre
2020.09 - 2022.04
Person In Charge
Bath and Body Works
2020.02 - 2021.01