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Bernard Chalk

Writer & Communications Specialist
I have significant experience working in the arts sector. Skilled in accurately incorporating SEO strategies whilst creating exciting, unique written content. My work crosses business writing and creative content for radio, television and the stage. Working in the communications sector gave me experience of event planning, event management, liaising with the media on a daily basis, creating original content, crafting press releases, writing scripts for advertisements and gaining press coverage for clients.
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Smartodds
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University of East Anglia
Lambourn, Hungerford, UK

Skills

word
powerpoint
google drive
google analytics
photoshop
excel
SEO Copywriting
Website Development
Website Management
Website Administration
Email Marketing
Video Editing
Radio Broadcasting
Writing Skills
Creative Writing
Creative Problem Solving
Critical Thinking

Work experiences

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Freelance Sports Analyst

Smartodds

Mar 2019 ~ Present
Recording live data from football matches across Europe. The role requires writing detailed live updates during matches and communicating with Watcher Ops to validate entries. The data collected is then used by a team of quantitative analysts to develop and implement predictive statistical models for football teams.
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Freelance Writer

Oxo Innovation

Jan 2019 ~ Present
I handle the ideation and creation of compelling content. This includes website copy, blog posts, social media content and product descriptions. Skilled in actively engaging consumers and maintaining a consistent brand voice. I analyse market metrics in order to implement brand initiatives.
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Lead Writer

Inkitt

Nov 2019 ~ Jan 2020
3 mos
I lead storyboarding sessions, which involved mapping out the season arc, recording significant plot beats relating to character development, co-ordinating primary and secondary storylines and ensuring the series remained true to the events of the first season. After the storyboarding sessions were complete, I designated chapters to be written by my co-writer, and executed the delivery of the story. Once complete, I was required to proofread scripts and make my own annotations to the material. These annotations were consequently discussed and implemented in our second draft of the story and delivered to Inkitt in accordance with their deadlines.
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Script Editor

Canal Studios

Jan 2019 ~ Mar 2019
3 mos
Developed story ideas, collaborated with the writers to ensure plot points were being implemented in final scripts, contributed to character development and overall series arc. Also required to check all spelling, grammar and script formatting was executed accurately.
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Junior Account Executive

Satellite PR

Sep 2017 ~ Jul 2018
11 mos
• Acting as first point of contact with existing clients, using communication skills to identify and address client needs, reporting on accounts, writing business copy for reports/website/social media channels, creating original content, mapping out projects from proposal to the meeting room, working alongside colleagues to ensure all client needs are being met. Organising events, sending invitations to press, organising catering requirements, filming events for YouTube and social media channels. Collating press coverage from both online and offline sources and reporting weekly activities in reports for clients.
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Producer

BBC Radio

Jan 2015 ~ Dec 2015
1 yr 0 mos
Creating radio packages for BBC Radio Norfolk. Work involved editing sound packages whilst collaborating with presenters, DJs and BBC executives.

Educations

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University of East Anglia

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
English Literature & Creative Writing

2014 - 2017
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