Ian Delaney

Ian Delaney has an extensive work history spanning over several decades. Ian began their career in 1988 as a Teacher at West Park Community College, where they taught for two years before moving on to Bexley College as a Lecturer. At Bexley College, they taught A-Level English and gained valuable teaching experience. After their time at Bexley College, Ian joined Crimson Publishing in 1999 as an Editor/Publisher, where they launched and ran projects such as What Laptop and ICT for Education. Ian also provided advice on various other projects during their time at Crimson Publishing. In 2004, Ian became an Editor at ICT for Education, still working at Crimson. Ian was involved in the social media scene and contributed to the success and continuation of the magazine and business plan. In 2007, Ian switched to the role of Publisher at NMK - New Media Knowledge, an independent, not-for-profit organization that aimed to bring together individuals working in digital media. Ian held this role until 2009 when they joined Republic Publishing Ltd as a Group Editor. At Republic Publishing, Ian served as the Group Editor for six years before transitioning to Text100 in 2016. At Text100, they held the position of a Principal Consultant, where they were responsible for planning content strategy for brands, developing corporate messaging, and creating editorial calendars. Additionally, they played a significant role in writing content and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Finally, in 2019, Ian joined Archetype as the VP, Content. It can be inferred that their work at Archetype is ongoing, as no end date for their current role is provided. Throughout their career, Ian has gained valuable experience in content strategy, writing, and editorial planning in the marketing and publishing industries.

Ian Delaney has a strong educational background in the field of English and literature. Ian obtained a Bachelor's degree in English from The University of Sheffield in 1987. Following that, they pursued further studies at the University of Nottingham, where they completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in English and Drama in 1988. Continuing their academic journey, Ian completed a Master's degree in Victorian Poetry from The Open University in 1991. In addition to their formal education, Ian also holds certifications in programming, such as the "Introduction to Python: Absolute Beginner" from edX and a "Foundations Certificate" from Brandwatch.