Wayne James Donovan
Cardiff
Summary
Accomplished content creator with extensive expertise in original content creation, article and feature writing, and strategic storytelling. Demonstrates proficiency in copywriting techniques, blogging, and script writing, complemented by a strong foundation in content marketing knowledge and search engine optimisation writing. Adept at inspiring creativity in others through innovative thinking and adaptable writing style. Skilled in proposal and grant writing, newsletter production, and e-book creation. Committed to engaging diverse audiences through persuasive writing and creative problem solving while continuously enhancing skills in literary analysis and research analysis.
Talented Writer skilled in creating, editing and adapting text to suit varied audiences and platforms. Interprets briefs to achieve accurate, quality results within deadlines. Researches meticulously for compliant, factually-correct copy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Creative writer
Self- Employed
Cardiff, South Wales
2000.10 - Current
- Produced riveting short stories, showcasing versatility in writing styles and genres.
- Enhanced brand image by crafting compelling product descriptions and promotional copy.
- Adapted literary works into screenplays whilst maintaining original themes.
- Championed creative direction of narrative projects from concept development through completion.
- Created five novels in the Durstan Aldrich Chronicles series.
- Singer song writer, lyric writer in the Max Unity (MU) collective of musician's and creatives.
- Authored informative articles for online platforms with a focus on imaginative storytelling techniques.
- Curated quality social media content with attention to trends and audience preferences.
- Wrote thought-provoking blog posts, stimulating reader engagement and discussion.
- Drafted persuasive grant proposals that led to increased funding opportunities.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Art and History
UWIC
Cardiff 2000.01 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and History
Leeds Metroolitan University
Leeds 1988.09 - 1991.06
Skills
- Original content creation
- Article and feature writing
- Creative visualization
- Copywriting techniques
- Blogging expertise
- Script writer
- Innovative thinking
- Literary analysis
- Proposal and grant writing
- Content marketing knowledge
- Graphic design basics
- Ability to work independally
- Adaptable writing style
- Search engine optimisation writing
- News writing
- Pitching original concepts
- E-Book creation
- Constructive criticism reception
- Newsletter production
- Strategic storytelling
- Vocabulary mastery
- Inspiring creativity in others
- Writing persuasively
- Creative problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Research analysis
- Audience engagement
- Review writing
- Content writing
Affiliations
- Fine art artist: sculptor, painter.
- Singer songwriter, bass, guitar and production of music.
Timeline
Creative writer
Self- Employed
2000.10 - Current
Master of Arts - Fine Art and History
UWIC
2000.01 - 2001.01
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and History
Leeds Metroolitan University
1988.09 - 1991.06