Michelle Parry
Shenfield,Essex
Summary
A dedicated professional with extensive expertise in editorial knowledge, book writing, and fact-checking accuracy. Demonstrates proficiency in web content generation, target audience analysis, and proofreading mastery. Adept at understanding audience awareness and social media marketing, with a foundational grasp of photo editing basics. Known for self-motivated working and empathetic understanding. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance content quality and engage diverse audiences effectively.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media Marketing Manager
Roses Bakery
Shenfield, Essex
04.2024 - Current
- Managed social media channels to enhance brand image and customer rapport.
- Optimised content according to latest trends, captured audience interest effectively.
- Fostered partnerships with influencers, bolstered online presence.
- Implemented regular posting schedules across all social media accounts, maintained active online presence.
- Strengthened consumer relations through responsive communication on social media platforms.
Freelance writer
Self Employed
Shenfield, Essex
12.2023 - Current
- Assured strict adherence to deadlines whilst managing multiple writing projects simultaneously.
- Edited and proofread articles to ensure high-quality final publications.
- Increased website traffic through regular updates of interesting and unique blog posts.
- Enhanced brand visibility through crafting compelling marketing copy.
- Created captivating headlines, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Wrote to specific target audiences and reading levels.
- Consulted with editors and publishers to understand purpose of desired content.
Events Manager and Musician
Self
12.2012 - 03.2021
- Selected venues, caterers, and other vendors for successful event planning.
- Organised complex logistics to ensure smooth running of events.
- Developed detailed timelines and checklists to streamline work procedures.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their specific requirements for events.
- Designed innovative themes and concepts for corporate functions and festivals.
- Liaised between clients, staff, and third-party vendors for harmonious event operations.
- Prioritised safety regulations in all aspects of event planning.
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Explained event packages, options and prices clearly to customers.
- Designed event set-up and displays to match client requests.
- Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Music
Cambridge University
Cambridge 09.2002 - 07.2003
Master of Arts - Music
Cambridge University
Cambridge 2003 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Music with Psychology of Education Studies
Cambridge University
Cambridge 09.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
- Editorial knowledge
- Book writing
- Fact-Checking accuracy
- Web content generation
- Target audience analysis
- Proofreading mastery
- Audience awareness
- Photo editing basics
- Self-Motivated working
- Empathetic understanding
- Social media marketing
Affiliations
- Kickboxing
- Running
- Piano
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Published author of children's picture books 'Pipsqueaks' represented by Olympia Publishers.
- Fundraising for charities such as Mind / Help Musicians SDS and raising the profile of charities. Director of Remote Jelly Choir {online choir during lockdown for the community raising money for Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Raised over £5000 and recorded several tracks which were released onto BBC Radio]
- Raised over £10,000 for Help Musicians UK and Help Heroes organising
concerts and events.
- Musical Director and professional musician-multi instrumentalist and singer.
- Mentor and member of the audition panel for the PGCE course at Cambridge University
Certification
- Curtis Brown Literary Agency Creative writing
- Editing and Proofreading Distinction-Centre of Excellence
- First Aid Mental Health Awareness Course-Centre of Excellence
- Suicide Awareness Course-Zero Suicide Alliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Media Marketing Manager
Roses Bakery
04.2024 - Current
Freelance writer
Self Employed
12.2023 - Current
Events Manager and Musician
Self
12.2012 - 03.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Music
Cambridge University
09.2002 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Music with Psychology of Education Studies
Cambridge University
09.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Music
Cambridge University
2003 - 07.2006
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