Matthew Thurgood Email & Phone Number

Leeds, GB

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

With nearly 9 years experience in creative writing, I'm here to help you get the most out of your spoken or written project. Whether you're looking for a supportive, critical eye in improving a first draft or for more in-depth support in getting your copy or manuscript from the planning stage to publication-ready, I have the expertise to help you find the.

Leeds, United Kingdom

- Writing creative content on behalf of the Managing Director (and occasionally Traveleyes itself), including public speeches, social media content, website copy, press releases, and marketing materials.- Managing the MD's online presence, including overseeing and implementing updates to the design of their website and managing their social media accounts.

Coventry, United Kingdom

• Developed creative media resources, including the production and editing of videos and the authoring of various academic and technical guides.
• Wrote copy for and designed a series of e-marketing resources, using content management solutions such as MailChimp, WordPress and Magento to increase engagement with courses and special offers.
• Corresponded with students via telephone, email and Skype. As the main point of contact for students, I aided with queries, complaints, and any other issues relating to enrolment on OBS courses.
• Maintained and improved student experience. This involved planning and overseeing an overhaul of online student platform, repairing broken aspects of digital course materials, streamlining academic and assessment.
• Supported students academically by providing advice and guidance regarding assessments and course materials and by managing correspondence between students and tutors.

• Ran a series of creative writing sessions with the University of Warwick London Summer School, teaching a group of Higher Education students on subjects including writing style and world-building.
• Developed session plans for these seminars, ensuring that the content of each one balanced teacher- and student-led learning as effectively as possible.

Coventry, United Kingdom

• Carried out all administrative tasks for the branch, acting as the primary member of staff responsible for the organisation and maintenance of the office space and branch data records, as well as for communications.
• Facilitated the weekly processing of the branch’s payroll, ensuring that clients and candidates completed all processes before the deadline.
• Provided efficient resolution to any queries presented by either candidates or contacts.
• Maintained and updated branch data records via the Pertemps online portal, Microsoft office applications, and the BondAdapt database software.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Identified, analysed and interpreted relevant primary and secondary sources to inform a literary investigation before producing a dissemination of research outcomes in the form of a cogent and engaging written argument.
• Condensed research outcomes into a high-quality video dissemination of research for public display using Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Engaged with university staff and public at showcase events to discuss research outcomes.Spoke publically at special interest events, represented the School of English at a local museum exhibition, and engaged with.
• Research carried out during my time in this position significantly informed the work of a lecturer within the department.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Identified and examined works and writers of interest in the local literary scene, and wrote engaging articles to summarise my findings for publication.
• Interviewed writers about their work/ writing process/ miscellaneous other topics, transcribed conversations for publication.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Environmental Humanities

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Literature

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature, 2.1