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Robin T. Williams

Summary

Talented Content Specialist leveraging market-savvy acumen in business and consumer trends monitoring and analysis to create new and re-define existing brand strategies. Expert project manager adept at collaborating and coordinating efforts to consistently produce marketing and advertising collateral that drives awareness and profitability for a range of clients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Content Specialist

Absolute Snow
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: Accomplished Content Specialist for Global Online Sports Retailer.
  • Expertise in crafting accurate product descriptions, blog posts, marketing emails and social media posts, complemented by compelling imagery and video content through Adobe.
  • Proficient in SEO strategies and crafting writing tones to drive organic traffic and improve search engine rankings.
  • Skilled in distilling complex technical details into accessible and engaging content suitable for diverse target markets.
  • Liaising with product specialists, both internal and external, domestic and abroad, to develop knowledge base and refine content.

Copywriter/Copy Editor

Freelance
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Client Overview: Developed promotional content for an online jewellers, managing social media campaigns to boost brand engagement; authored lifestyle and wellness articles for a limited run lockdown magazine; developed in-depth movie reviews and industry news for a film review site.
  • Provided meticulous copy editing services for various documents and developed website content, email marketing campaigns, and newsletters for diverse clients.
  • Skilled in crafting persuasive, engaging content tailored to specific audiences, drove engagement and achieved business goals.
  • Handled multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality standards under tight deadlines.

Bookseller

Waterstones
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Customer-Focused Retailing in the UK’s Premier Bookstore.
  • Organisation of book signings and author talks, ensuring the smooth running of these events for authors, staff and public.
  • Promoting such events through online presence on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter) and website.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by recommending suitable books based on personal preferences and knowledge from university degrees.


Senior Business Development Executive

Kallidus
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Business to Business Sales of HR/Learning & Development Software.
  • Following promotion, additional responsibility included the induction of new hires, development of new training materials (e.g. online videos), completion of business tenders and management of trade fairs.
  • Achievements include providing solutions to Aston Martin, GVA Property Consultants and Australian-based McGrath Real Estate, with consistent 90%+ customer satisfaction rate.
  • Conducted comprehensive competitor analysis for strategic positioning for Ideal Customer Profile.


Business Development Executive

Kallidus
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Consultative approaches with key stakeholders over a number of months to uncover business challenges across a range of UK and international companies with regards to employee development challenges.
  • Top achievements include providing solutions to Lancashire Police, Culina Logistics and the automotive dealership Cargiant.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver on key business initiatives.
  • Worked collaboratively with the marketing department to create impactful promotional materials for client pitches.

Education

Master of Arts - English Literature

University of Reading
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (Hons)

University of Reading
04.2001 -

A-Levels - Biology, English, Maths, Physics

Cirencester College

Skills

  • Development of compelling, SEO-rich content for digital marketing, copywriting pursuits and promotional content
  • Strong analytical and research skills, along with the ability to distil complex topics into accessible, engaging language
  • Project management skills allow handling of multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, whilst coordinating cross-functional teams
  • Software proficiency includes Adobe creative suite, Canva, ChatGPT, Google Ads, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SurveyMonkey and Trello
  • Social media proficiency includes Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X/Twitter

Volunteering

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Affiliations

  • Literature, Art Galleries, Travelling, and Hiking

Timeline

Content Specialist

Absolute Snow
08.2021 - 05.2025

Copywriter/Copy Editor

Freelance
01.2020 - 08.2021

Bookseller

Waterstones
12.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Business Development Executive

Kallidus
03.2017 - 06.2018

Business Development Executive

Kallidus
01.2016 - 03.2017

Master of Arts - English Literature

University of Reading
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (Hons)

University of Reading
04.2001 -

A-Levels - Biology, English, Maths, Physics

Cirencester College
Robin T. Williams