ROBERT BARRATT
COPYWRITING AND CONTENT CREATION
CONTACT
Fl.1, FL/1,
194 Queens Road
West, Hong Kong-- (whatsapp)
/robbarrattcopywriter
www.contentsyrup.com
PERSONAL
PROFILE
I’m a versatile and highly motivated copywriter with a
huge appetite for great writing.
My experience extends to all sides of the professional
pyramid: as a highly regarded employee, a hungry
start-up founder and busy freelancer.
I'm a British citizen and am a Permanent Resident of
Hong Kong.
www.thefivestarnomad.com
EDUCATION
SKILLS
Harvard Law School, The
Programme on Negotiation,
2019
If you’re looking for someone who:
Leeds Beckett University (UK)
Masters in Construction Law,
2013
Northumbria University (UK)
Bachelor in Quantity Surveying,
2007
Writes copy that has leaves an impact on its
audience;
Looks at the bigger picture;
Brings a bright, professional and entrepreneurial
spirit to your projects;
Is hungry to keep learning;
Is reflective and self-critical; and
Stops at nothing to pull together the ingredients for
success;
This CV is for you.
SUCCESS
STORIES
Founded, directed and sold a
successful restaurant brand;
Doubled in-store and online sales
with engaging social media and
ad campaigns;
Doubled traffic on restaurant and
corporate consultancy websites.
Created luxury travel website for
Digital Nomads
EXPERIENCE
Content Syrup, Freelance Copywriter (Remote)
FEB 2019 - PRESENT
Article Writing (sports, travel, thought-leadership)
Blog Writing
Copywriting
Web content;
Tag-line and Slogan writing;
CV re-writing;
Academic Papers (construction and law).
R&R Bagels, Founder (Hong Kong)
APRIL 2016 - AUGUST 2018
REFERENCES
Please let me know if you
would like me to provide
references
Defining and implementing corporate marketing
strategy;
Management of social media channels (Facebook
and Instagram);
Ad campaign Management;
Content creation (all web and social content was
aimed at a 20 - 35 year old female demographic,
which rapidly became our core customer base);
Monitoring press and media coverage;
Liaising with national and boutique press and media
groups.
Insite Solutions, Senior Consultant / Marketing
Manager (Hong Kong)
JANUARY 2016 - APR 2019
Defining and implementing corporate marketing
strategy
Social Media Management (LinkedIn)
Technical writing for Claims and Expert Witness
Reports;
Proof Reading and editing;
Working in a high pressure, deadline and detail
oriented environment.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
QUANTITY SURVEYOR 2002 - 2015
Technical, legal, and report writing;
Review and comment on contractual and legal
documents;
Proof-reading and editing;
Became Chartered in 2010.
