Elaine Mead
Employer Branding Specialist

Elaine Mead

Specializes in workplace psychology, growth, & development.
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About

Elaine Mead has over six years of expertise in writing and editing on various topics like psychology, personal and professional development and emotional intelligence. She is a regular contributor to several magazine sites including Vunela, Talented Ladies Club and Darling Magazine. She holds several degrees from psychology, counseling, teaching, content writing, organization management and cognitive behavioral coaching and mentoring. One of Elaine's latest inventive white paper includes helping employers create a better employer brand to attract, engage and retain the best talents at Randstad.

Employment

6 roles
Jan 2018 - Present 8 years 3 months
Content & Resource Writer
Springpod

Springpod is a platform connecting students with career paths and companies within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics industries and building those all-important bridges between schools/colleges and employers in London.

  • Researched and pitched suitable blog content ideas based on current trends and developments in the sector.
  • Created highly engaging, precise and innovative blog content for their audience of education and careers professionals.
  • Provided editing feedback on additional resources and downloadable content.
Jan 2015 - Present 11 years 3 months
Content Contributor
Talented Ladies Club

Talented Ladies Club is a magazine-style site for working moms aiming to unlock the potential of mothers through practical, inspirational articles, high quality online training and social community.

  • Pitched suitable content ideas for review based on current trends and feedback from the audience on the content they want to see.
  • Written high quality, engaging and informative articles that offer the audience solid advice and guidance around a number of professional and personal development topics.
  • Utilized SEO to boost content written and drive engagement on the site.
  • Took on board editing feedback for own personal development.
Jan 2013 - Present 13 years 3 months
Writer, Editor & Facilitator
Independent
  • Wrote on topics concerning psychology of work, personal development, emotional intelligence at work and professional growth.
  • Contributed to various sites like Darling Magazine, Thrive Global, Talented Ladies Club, Psych Central, & Vunela HQ.
  • Performed as regular contributor of careers, employment, and professional development articles across the web.
  • Taught Curriculum Development in Traineeships of Business Administration, Customer Service and Functional Skills.
  • Crafted Study Program Development and developed full study program for 16-18 year olds.
  • Developed Curriculum Development, Engineers Without Borders; Introductory IT Curriculum for Refugees.
  • Facilitated lectures about Content Strategy & Youth Engagement Strategy.
Jan 2018 - Present 8 years 3 months
Industry Liaison & Internships Coordinator
SAE Institute
  • Delivered the Work Placement Module covering job readiness, career development and preparation for work to our degree students.
  • Provided feedback, created resources and supported the continued development of the work placement curriculum to best support and prepare our students for work.
  • Supported and guided students through the process of identifying opportunities and securing industry placements.
  • Worked one-to-one with students on anything and everything careers related.
  • Organized and facilitated industry talks, workshops and support seminars.
  • Sourced and developed graduate recruitment channels and built relationships with local and national employers within the industry.
  • Collaborated with staff and marketing to identify viable opportunities and build the presence of SAE in the local economy as an educational leader in the field.
Nov 2018 - Present 7 years 5 months
Press Release Writer & Editor
Los Angeles Review of Books

Los Angeles Review of Books is a California-based nonprofit organization covering the national and international book scenes.

  • Delivered via the press release and crafting shorter and longer releases to fit with different audience platforms.
  • Utilized branding and current language of the LARB website to ensure press releases meet their branding and audience expectations.
  • Offered editing feedback and fact checking service.
Oct 2018 - Present 7 years 6 months
Editorial Board Member
The Career Development Institute

The CDI is the new single UK-wide professional organization for all working in all fields of career education; career information, advice and guidance; career coaching and career consultancy.

  • Received and reviewed content for suitability in the final publication.
  • Provided editing feedback to writers to improve work.
  • Checked facts and cross referenced submitted work.
  • Reviewed and provided feedback on final publication before published.

Education

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019 1 year
Diploma, Cognitive Behavioural Coaching and Mentoring, -
Institute of Counselling
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 2 months
Certificate, Lean Organisation Management Techniques, -
London Learning Consortium
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 4 months
Diploma, Content Writing and Marketing, -
Shaw Academy
Sep 2004 - Jul 2007 2 years 10 months
Bachelor's Degree, Dual Honours in Psychology and Criminology, 2:1
Keele University

Portfolio

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