
Copywriter & Editor
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Copywriter & Editor
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hello there, I am Hollie Miller, a professional copywriter based in Glasgow. I write web content for online brands and editorial for print, I work with accuracy and to strict deadlines.
I have developed my skills in the provision of accurate web content, using specific branding & style guidelines, knowledge of operating systems and the application of web techniques such as SEO (search engine optimisation). I conduct myself in an organised and professional manner when pitching for projects and responding to tenders.
I also work as a freelance writer- editing and proofreading as well as providing articles and promotional text. Please see my personal website for more details.
I am proficient in all Microsoft packages, basic HTML, XHTML & Content Management Systems including WordPress and Interwoven Teamsite.
Web copy, proofreading, editing, copywriting.
(Online Media industry)
September 2009 — Present (5 months)
I work as a part-time Account Executive for the marketing agency Mine Digital. I am responsible for the company's main account, generating marketing ideas, processes and pitching these to the client. I also maintain the marketing effectiveness of the Mine Digital brand. I generate web content, write proposals and up-keep client communication and involvement.
(Self-Employed; Publishing industry)
July 2009 — Present (7 months)
Scotcampus: Scotland's National Student Newspaper relaunched in the summer of 2009. I joined the editorial team along with new Editor-in-Chief Chris Hammond. I write articles for the paper as well as my Shoestring Inspiration column: a student guide to living frugally. Scotcampus publishes around 55,000 copies monthly and is available across the country.
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
April 2009 — Present (10 months)
The Cvent Destination Guide is a web tool used by Cvent clients to source information for planning an event in one of several European cities. I currently populate the guide with relevant, user-friendly web content. This is an ongoing freelance project working to strict deadlines, producing fresh, accurate and up-to-date copy.
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
I have provided a freelance review and augment of NileGuide information for the specified destination of Edinburgh. The initial review, addition of points of interest (POI’s), ratings, hotel reviews and NileGuide editorial comments were first published when the travel guide launched in the summer of 2007. My role now involves regular monthly content maintenance of the site.
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
June 2008 — January 2010 (1 year 8 months)
I was an administrator for the website providing content for the weblog as well as promoting and managing it. I also updated and maintained the Cinema Without Borders social media sites.
(Self-Employed; Publishing industry)
July 2009 — November 2009 (5 months)
My responsibilities included managing all web related activity regarding the newspaper as well as providing editorial for print. Social media and content management fell under the Digital Editor remit.
(Online Media industry)
September 2006 — September 2009 (3 years 1 month)
The aim of my role was to support Hilton International by creating quality marketing web content on Hilton brand websites (specifically hotels in the regions Europe and Africa) and other distribution channels (including Opodo and Expedia) in a timely and accurate manner in keeping with the departmental Service Level Agreement using a Content Management System.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
My marketing role involved assisting in the development of articles and stories for Focus; proofreading all PR materials and key documents for both VC East and West Dunbartonshire; at times visiting people or groups to generate articles for Focus and/or PR material.
BA Honours , Media , 2003 — 2006