Professional Summary

Legend has it that the pen is mightier than the sword.

And if, like me, you thrive best with your laptop, the keyboard is even mightier.

Doubly so if you’re on the beach.

Or a random coffee shop in a foreign city.

Or wherever else enables slow, sustainable sightseeing.

Both in and outside the digital world.

I also thrive best working to build a brighter, more sustainable future.

Naturally, this means pissing off politicians in the process.

Not just because my existence is innately political.

Rather, because building a brighter tomorrow requires challenging the status quo.

Not with a sword, though. Again, the pen is mightier than the sword.

And the keyboard, too, for that matter.

Don’t worry, I won’t piss you off (unless you want me to).

Oh, and I also look after fur babies and make videos sometimes.

I wear many hats, and would love to wear one of yours too!

View more of my magic at https://millahfreelance.carrd.co/

Then contact me on LinkedIn or at millahfreelance@outlook.com.

Experience

Freelance Content Creator - Self-employed

  • Scripted and edited high-performing YouTube content, growing my YouTube channel to over 350k+ views and 3.9K subscribers.
  • Produced 30+ SEO-optimised articles across multiple niches, tailoring tone and structure for different audiences and platforms
  • Managed end-to-end content production, including research, writing, editing and publishing across international client projects
  • Rebuilt three WordPress websites from scratch, improving page load speed by 50%, ensuring high security, enhancing user experience, improved content structure, alongside full GDPR compliance
  • Balanced multiple client projects simultaneously, consistently delivering to deadlines across multiple time zones

Volunteer Organiser - Green New Deal Rising

  • Created and delivered multi-platform content (social media posts, blogs, short-form video), contributing to audience growth to 45K+ followers
  • Wrote engaging, accessible copy translating complex climate policy into youth-focused digital content
  • Supported community growth initiatives both virtually and in-person, contributing to the recruitment of 200+ active volunteers through targeted messaging and outreach campaigns
  • Cofounded the local GND Manchester group, developing localised content strategies to increase engagement and visibility for GNDR in Northern England
  • Brought awareness of climate change and the Green New Deal to various stakeholder groups, including politicians and members of the public
  • Continued developing a deeper knowledge of climate change, political engagement and community building, personally and professionally

Societies Events Intern - University of Essex Students' Union

  • Liaised with dozens with students daily to address their queries (remotely and in-person), supporting them in enriching their university experience
  • Supported student society committees with events and administration, including social media promotion, ticket sales and committee elections
  • Provided troubleshooting support during major society events, such as the annual SU Fireworks display, demonstrating ability to coordinate logistics under time-sensitive conditions
  • Created internal communication templates, including emails and process documents, ensuring prompt, consistent responses
  • Enhanced knowledge of existing skills including confidentiality, GDPR, Outlook and time management

Student Ambassador - University of Essex

  • Represented the University of Essex at internal and external events, contributing to increased student enrolment through clear, engaging communication and high standards of customer care.
  • Delivered presentations and tours to diverse audiences at annual Open Days, Applicant Days, one-off Campus Tours, external events at local schools, adapting messaging for diverse groups and backgrounds
  • Contributed to the University's rise in enrolled students by over 4,000 students, totalling approximately 30,000 students as of 2022 via effective outreach and stakeholder engagement
  • Developed skills for giving presentations, cross-cultural communication, managing groups and safeguarding

Education

BA English Language, Full time (with year abroad) - University of Essex

Study Abroad Year - Akita International University, Japan

Awards

  • Become a Copywriter (Word Tonic, July 2025)
  • Scale Your Travel Blog (Mike & Laura Travel, 2025)  
  • Youth Climate Training (GYC CIC & University of Oxford, 2023)  
  • Climate Consultant & Facilitator Training (Force of Nature, 2025)  
  • Preparing for the 2019 EU Parliament Elections (Erasmus+ Student Exchange, 2018)

Memberships

Word Tonic - Community Member & Alumni

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