Dylan Buckley

Dylan Buckley Former CCO/CMO at Furzly | Freelance Writer and Editor - Self-Employed Upland, CA 91786-- Professional Summary Former CCO/CMO and dedicated, versatile freelance writer/editor with ten years of experience producing a variety of content for clients and companies. Dylan specializes in producing content for the business/ marketing, self-development/mental health, and cryptocurrency/finance industries. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience Freelance Writer Content Divas October 2016 to Present Although my work with this content company has not been extensive, my responsibilities as a freelance writer include: • Navigating the platform and staying up-to-date with new projects • Pitching for projects that are available on the platform • Adhering to strict content guidelines and deadlines Volunteer Content Developer and Member of Corporate Funding Initiative Team No School Violence October 2016 to Present Previously a volunteer content developer, I now operate as part of the corporate funding initiative and my responsibilities include: • • • • • Attending weekly online meetings to plan out and develop the new website Conducting marketing research to better target our ideal audience Searching for/reaching out to professionals and dedicated volunteers who can assist us in our mission Drafting business plans and ideas for the future website Conducting research regarding potential partners and drafting research documents • Producing marketing strategies that provide better exposure for the organization Freelance Writer Self-Employed June 2015 to Present To provide you with a brief summary of my professional experience, I am the former Chief Content/ Marketing Officer and co-founder of a pet company known as Furzly and a freelancer with ten years of professional writing and editing experience. I have produced a wide variety of content types across multiple industries (and expertise in the self-development, business/personal finance, and crypto/ blockchain industries), and I am able to successfully tackle projects ranging from basic articles to email marketing campaigns to e-books. Whether it be coaches, startups, content companies, or magazines, I have worked with all types of clients as well! Regarding my published work, you can view my content on websites such as Indeed, Lifehack (where I am currently their motivation expert), BetterHelp (where I acted as a contributor and editor), Change Creator, and CryptoManiaks, just to name a few. Volunteer 7 Cups of Tea January 2015 to Present 7 Cups is a crisis chat platform that provides individuals with mental health issues a safe place where they can speak with people who will listen to their current crisis and help them to figure out what to do next. As a volunteer listener, I help platform users with problems that they are currently experiencing and provide them with the necessary resources to improve their mental health. Freelance Editor and Writer QCKBOT January 2023 to December 2023 At QCKBOT, I was a freelance editor overseeing content for clients primarily in the CBD space. My responsibilities included: • Providing feedback to writers in order to help them hone their craft and improve content quality • Overseeing final edits before content was sent to clients for approval • Producing a wide range of agency guides and materials to streamline the writing process and ensure writers adhered to client expectations • Working with a mix of AI and writer-produced content • Leveraging my expertise to ensure outgoing content was medically accurate and properly structured/ formatted Internship Sapien January 2019 to December 2023 At the beginning of 2019, I began an internship at the blockchain-based content company known as Sapien. In this role, my responsibilities included: • Creating two or more articles on a weekly basis to help develop the Sapien Network • Producing one news piece monthly based on Ethereum for Sapien's Reddit account Contributor/Writer and Motivation Expert Lifehack May 2018 to December 2023 Previously a contributor at Lifehack, I had been asked by the team to become the Motivation Expert for the website and publish content based on this role. My responsibilities as Motivation Expert included: • Pitching to the team or producing content based on pitches provided by editorial team • Creating valuable, actionable content that helps users to improve certain areas of their lives • Including scientific/trustworthy references to support content • Meeting keyword, tone, and length requirements to develop quality content • Using WordPress to create and submit content Freelance Writer/Copywriter Copywriting Crew-Remote June 2020 to August 2023 Copywriting Crew is an Australia-based copywriting company that caters to clientele around the world. As a freelance content writer and copywriter at Copywriting Crew, I was responsible for producing SEO- optimized content for clients across various industries and with multiple content needs, ranging from blog posts to landing pages to e-books. Freelance Copywriter Coalition Technologies-Remote October 2020 to March 2023 Coalition Technologies is a web design and SEO services company dedicated to producing high-quality content for their clients. As a freelance content writer and copywriter there, I was responsible for producing high-quality, keyword-optimized content for blog posts, email marketing campaigns, press releases, and beyond. CCO/CMO and Co-Founder Furzly-Remote December 2019 to September 2022 Furzly was a pet company (acquired) that aimed to become the most authoritative source of pet knowledge on the internet while simultaneously improving the lives of the animals and individuals who interacted with us. Whether people want to know more about pet health, pet products, pet-related news, or other similar content, they could come to us! As the former CCO/CMO and co-founder of this company, my focus was wide, maintaining responsibility for: • Attending business meetings that served to establish the foundation and direction of the company • Making executive decisions that contributed to the future and success of the company • Developing the tone, style, and layout of all copy and marketing materials for the Furzly brand, from website content to marketing copy • Conducting SEO research, producing relevant content ideas, creating the content calendar, and assigning content to the writing team • Setting up and managing workflow automation systems to guide writers through the content production process and to ensure productivity and best practices • Interviewing potential content marketing candidates and onboarding new members • Maintaining quality of copy across all mediums • Mapping out the content strategy of the company that would allow us to meet short-term and longterm goals • Analyzing the performance data of our content and adjusting our strategy to ensure growth • Working with each member of the content team to improve individual and group performance Freelance Writer Mighty Scribes February 2018 to March 2022 Starting in 2018, I became a freelance writer with the company Mighty Scribes (previously known as Well-Authored). My responsibilities in this position included: • Adhering to strict SEO requirements to develop quality general content and on-site content like landing pages for clients • Creating my own content or producing content based on given assignments • Tracking and meeting several deadlines across various projects • Promptly responding to team members via platforms such as Slack and Trello (later their own CMS) • Developing content based on strict project requirements and creating a variety of web-based content Freelance Writer Wall Street Mojo-Remote February 2021 to December 2021 Wall Street Mojo is a platform that focuses on improving financial literacy through a wide variety of online certification courses. At Wall Street Mojo, I was responsible for writing financial content focused on the stock market and various investment terms and concepts prospective investors need to know. Freelance Contributor and Editor BetterHelp May 2019 to December 2020 Previously a ghostwriter for the mental health company, I was brought back onto the team as a regular contributor, a position that required both writing and editing. Other responsibilities included: • • • • • Optimizing content to meet SEO requirements Conducting in-depth research to ensure academic and medical accuracy and content quality Editing existing content to improve readability, structure, and quality Providing fact-based advice on a wide variety of mental health topics Using various tools to adhere to schedule and team directions Content Writing Intern WellBe-Remote January 2020 to August 2020 WellBe is a health and wellness company in the UK dedicated to promoting a healthier workplace culture by providing individuals with the information they need to lead a better life. As an intern at this company, my responsibilities included: • Conducting research on content topics falling within their five pillars of health • Producing pieces specifically tailored to individuals requesting information • Breaking down complex topics to make content more engaging and actionable for consumers Freelance News Writer Cryptomaniaks-Remote January 2019 to April 2020 Cryptomaniaks is a news site and learning platform for investors just entering the cryptocurrency space. As a news writer for their company, I was responsible for: • • • • • Staying updated on developing crypto stories Pitching article ideas based on current news Conducting research from multiple sources to develop a comprehensive report Providing quick turnarounds on pieces to ensure rapid reporting Coming up with interesting titles and meta descriptions Freelance Writer Words of Worth November 2016 to February 2019 As a freelance writer at Words of Worth, I mainly worked on location-based news pieces that pertained to specific clientele. My responsibilities in this role included: • Adhering to SEO best practices and strict keyword implementation requirements • Producing journalistic-style news pieces based on provided briefs • Submitting content on or before deadlines (extremely strict due to eight-hour time difference between myself and the company) • Working with team via their platform to provide content that met their needs as well as the client's needs Volunteer Content Developer New Beginnings Wellesley Hills March 2017 to November 2017 New Beginnings Wellesley Hills is a grief center located in Massachusetts that focuses on providing counseling and support to individuals who are dealing with loss. Throughout my brief experience at this organization, I created several posts on the topic on a bi-weekly basis to help the organization establish itself as an expert in its field and grow its online presence. Education High school diploma Upland High School - Upland, CA 2014 Skills • Email Marketing • Google Analytics • Digital Marketing • Strategic Planning • Strategy Development • Copywriting • Marketing • Management • SEO • Interviewing • Social media management • Content Development • Blogging • Editing • Content Creation • Content Marketing • Trello • Wordpress • Research