Emily Clayton

Freelance Content Writer at Compose.ly

Emily Clayton has a diverse work experience ranging from freelance writing and editing roles to biological consulting and retail positions. Emily started their career as a Pharmacy Assistant and Cashier at Shoppers Drug Mart from 2001 to 2006, where they handled patient data, filled prescriptions, and assisted with customer service. In 2007, they worked as a Wetland Information Management Assistant at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, conducting fieldwork and updating wetland reports. Emily then transitioned to a Supervisor and Shipper/Receiver role at Mark's from 2007 to 2009, overseeing staff and managing daily sales. In 2011, Emily worked as a Biological Consultant at Kinsinger Environmental Consulting, conducting fieldwork and writing wetland delineation reports.

Starting from 2013, Emily began their freelance writing career, working for companies such as Clayton Corner Writing, Compose.ly, Scripted, Skyward, and Upwork. In these roles, they created written content for various clients, ranging from social media posts to blog articles and press releases. Emily conducted research to complete projects and tailored the content to meet brand or customer requirements. Additionally, Emily worked as a Freelance Editor at Scripted, where they edited articles, reports, and social media posts for other writers, ensuring guidelines were met and correcting grammar and spelling.

Overall, Emily Clayton has a strong background in writing and editing, with experience in biological consulting and retail as well.

Emily Clayton's education history begins in 2003 when they enrolled at Trent University. Emily pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Environmental & Resource Studies and completed their studies in 2006. Following this, they attended Durham College from 2007 to 2008 and obtained a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems.

In 2010, Emily enrolled in Grossmont College, where they focused on English, Writing, and Literature. However, it is not specified whether they completed a degree at this institution.

In addition to their formal education, Emily Clayton has acquired various certifications. In 2018, they obtained the Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing from The Poynter Institute. Emily has also received certifications in Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google Digital Garage in February 2022, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing Strategy, Inbound Marketing, and Content Marketing from HubSpot Academy. These certifications were obtained between the years 2020 and 2022, validating Emily's dedication to expanding their skillset in the marketing field.

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Timeline

  • Freelance Content Writer

    July, 2018 - present