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Jack Barton

@jackbarton

Confident and versatile writer and educator with 5+ years experience.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that foster creativity and collaboration in writing and music.

I am a confident and versatile writer and editor with over five years of experience across various industry contexts. My extensive background as a creative copywriter at Ad.net has honed my skills in delivering market-leading copy under competitive conditions. Additionally, my freelance work has refined my editing abilities and exposed me to diverse copywriting environments.

With over ten years of experience as a musician, composer, and music educator, I have developed exceptional project management skills and a natural ability to collaborate effectively within teams. My work spans multiple formats, including website copy, email content, and product reviews, showcasing my adaptability and creativity in writing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Academic Editor

Freelance

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Provided proofreading and editing services for PhD thesis submissions, focusing on formatting, citation evaluation, and grammar corrections. Utilized AI tools for preliminary error identification.

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Current

Academic Editor

Freelance

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Provided proofreading and editing services for PhD thesis submissions, focusing on grammar, formatting, and citation evaluation. Utilized AI tools for preliminary error identification.

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Current

Music Technology Teacher

Freelance

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 11 months)

Delivered music technology tuition to primary school students, focusing on engaging lesson plans and mixed-media delivery using various tools and instruments.

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Current

Music Technology Teacher

Freelance

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)

Delivered music technology tuition to primary school students, focusing on diverse musical tastes and abilities through innovative lesson planning and mixed-media delivery.

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Current

Composer & Sound Designer

Freelance

Jan 2015 - Jan 2024 (9 years)

Created music and sound design for various media projects, collaborating with arts institutions and contributing to video games and theatre productions.

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Current

Live Session Pianist

Freelance

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 11 months)

Performed as a pianist for various tours and festivals across Europe, showcasing versatility in live performance settings and collaboration with other artists.

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Current

Composer & Sound Designer

Freelance

Jan 2015 - Jan 2024 (9 years)

Created music and sound design for various media projects, collaborating with arts institutions and producing soundtracks for films and theatre productions.

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Creative Copywriter

WYRD Studio

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Responsible for contracted copywriting for a creative agency specializing in WEB3. Delivered targeted and impactful copy across various formats including website and email copy, while collaborating with a global client to rebrand their services.

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Creative Copywriter

WYRD Studio

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Responsible for contracted copywriting for a creative agency specializing in WEB3. Delivered impactful copy in response to client briefs, including website and email content, while collaborating with a global client to rebrand their services.

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Product Review Content Writer & Editor

Ad.net

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Published over 500 product review articles across various categories, ensuring adherence to strict formatting guidelines and SEO best practices. Managed article performance and collaborated with junior writers.

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Product Review Content Writer & Editor

Ad.net

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Published over 500 product review articles across various categories, requiring in-depth research and adherence to strict formatting guidelines. Managed article performance using SEO tools.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Goldsmiths, University of London logoGL

Goldsmiths, University of London

Postgraduate Certificate, Composition

2021 -

Activities and societies: Analysis of 20th Century Repertoire and deployment of AI tools for editing.

Pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Composition, providing proofreading and editing services for PhD thesis submissions and engaging in advanced studies of orchestration and harmony.

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Goldsmiths, University of London

MMus, Sonic Arts

2018 - 2020

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Specialisation in Electroacoustic Composition; Classical Piano Performance; Philosophy of Music.

Completed a Master of Music in Sonic Arts with a focus on studio composition, multimedia composition, and multichannel audio and video editing. The thesis topic was Granular Emergence as a Structure for Audiovisual Motion.

University of Manchester logoUM

University of Manchester

BMus, Music

2013 - 2016

Grade: First Class Hons.

Activities and societies: Engaged in extensive music theory and performance studies.

Earned a Bachelor of Music with First Class Honours, focusing on various aspects of music including electroacoustic composition and classical repertoire analysis.

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