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Reasons why you should hire me for freelance social media or writing work: a thread.
If you& #39;re interested in hiring me, you can:
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- Email me on info@alexlduffy.com
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If you& #39;re interested in hiring me, you can:
- Drop me a DM
- Email me on info@alexlduffy.com
- Visit http://alexlduffy.com"> http://alexlduffy.com for more info
1. I get results. In my last role I racked up 69,000 Instagram likes in a year, over 70,000 TikTok views in less than 6 months and over 2.3 million gif views.
3. I make my own content, from photographs and videos to gifs and articles. These can be adapted to various different styles; for instance, videos can be filmed in portrait for use on Instagram or TikTok, and gifs can be made for Twitter or for Instagram Stories.
4. I& #39;m not three kids in a trenchcoat pretending to be an adult. Honest.
5. I& #39;m experienced in social media training. I& #39;ve delivered regular sessions to small businesses, academics, and more. These are incredibly adaptable to a range of different people.
Examples: https://www.alexlduffy.com/training ">https://www.alexlduffy.com/training&...
Examples: https://www.alexlduffy.com/training ">https://www.alexlduffy.com/training&...
6. I really need a haircut. By hiring me (and then paying me), you would help me get said haircut.
7. I& #39;m skilled with a range of software and programs including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Wordpress, Wix, Google Analytics and (of course) Microsoft Office. I make a mean Excel spreadsheet.
8. My favourite Drag Race contestant is Monique Heart so you know I have good taste.
9. I& #39;m confident with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (including Stories, Reels and IGTV), LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, Byte, Snapchat, Youtube, and even more atypical marketing methods like using Spotify.
An example TikTok video I made: https://www.tiktok.com/@edgehilluniversity/video/6800748254012247301">https://www.tiktok.com/@edgehill...
An example TikTok video I made: https://www.tiktok.com/@edgehilluniversity/video/6800748254012247301">https://www.tiktok.com/@edgehill...
10. I& #39;d like to buy a Roomba. For that, I need money.
11. I& #39;m willing to learn. In the last few months I& #39;ve developed my skills using Wix, tried different writing styles and worked on my graphic design. Right now I& #39;m revisiting making music, and I& #39;m hoping it& #39;ll add an extra dimension to my work.
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My site: https://www.alexlduffy.com/ ">https://www.alexlduffy.com/">...
13. I genuinely love social media. It& #39;s a powerful method of helping people make connections and improving the way we learn and communicate. I want to help others make the most of that.
15. In November 2019 I hired 11 students to work for me in my first ever manager role. In March 2020 I won a Manager of the Year award and they placed runner-up in an Employability Award.
16. I& #39;m pretty alright at baking and cooking. Here& #39;s some homemade scotch eggs. I might even bake for you and your team.
17. I& #39;m good at reporting on your company& #39;s social media success. Not only can I make it visual and easy to understand for senior managers, I can advise on what to do and what not to do.
18. I just constructed this Harley Quinn Kinder Egg toy all by myself. That& #39;s a valid reason, right? No? Okay, moving on.
19. Accessibility is a big factor in my work. I can add subtitles to videos, add alt text to images, avoid accessibility pitfalls and write in an engaging and understandable style.
An example of my video work: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B05a5MCjQh8/ ">https://www.instagram.com/tv/B05a5M...
An example of my video work: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B05a5MCjQh8/ ">https://www.instagram.com/tv/B05a5M...
20. According to my primary school teachers, I was "a pleasure to be around"
I don& #39;t have any primary school photos of me so here& #39;s a gif of a child facing the harsh realities of this planet
I don& #39;t have any primary school photos of me so here& #39;s a gif of a child facing the harsh realities of this planet
21. I won& #39;t lead you in the wrong direction. I won& #39;t tell you to "make memes" or "do something controversial for attention". I believe in getting results by staying true to yourself.
22. Some of these aren& #39;t valid points, you say?
23. I want to understand social media better and use that to help others. As part of my writing work, I talk about topics including how to communicate with people and social media abuse.
An example: https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/communicating-with-students-the-do-s-and-don-ts">https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/comm...
An example: https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/communicating-with-students-the-do-s-and-don-ts">https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/comm...
24. I& #39;m good at yoga. Especially the pose where you lay down and close your eyes.
25. As someone who lives with anxiety and depression, mental health and wellbeing is something I like to discuss. I support social media managers, who often face mental health issues and poor treatment in the workplace.
An article I wrote about this: https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/dear-companies-please-support-your-social-media-staff">https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/dear...
An article I wrote about this: https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/dear-companies-please-support-your-social-media-staff">https://www.alexlduffy.com/post/dear...
26. I& #39;m currently listening to Steps. My immaculate taste is practically jumping out of the screen.
27. Innovation is a big focus of mine. I& #39;m always looking at where social media is going and how I can adapt (such as using TikTok). I also want to think out of the box and try different art styles, writing styles, etc.
28. Did I mention my cat? He& #39;s super cute.
29. My customer service skills over social media are incredibly strong. I& #39;m friendly, to-the-point and supportive. Social media is a two way street, and you should support your audience where possible.
30. I caught all 251 Pokémon in Pokémon Gold so you know I& #39;m a hard worker.
31. My writing work tends to cover social media, higher education, queer culture and video games. However, this is adaptable for a range of topics.
Check out my blog: https://www.alexlduffy.com/blog ">https://www.alexlduffy.com/blog"...
Check out my blog: https://www.alexlduffy.com/blog ">https://www.alexlduffy.com/blog"...
32. I put over 400 hours into completing all four paths in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, so you know I& #39;m committed to my work.
33. I& #39;ve delivered numerous talks about social media, including speaking to school children about getting a job in social media. I feel comfortable publicly speaking about my work and life.
34. My gif game is A+
35. I write recommendations reports to help businesses improve their social media presence and create targeted posts. These can range from simply monitoring your accounts as a visitor to exploring your analytics and audience.
36. I can warp to previously visited locations like in video games. Is this a lie? You& #39;ll have to find out for yourself.
37. I& #39;ve worked in high pressure situations. I& #39;ve helped manage comms for companies during difficult situations such as Covid and terrorist attacks. It& #39;s all about keeping calm and knowing what you do is helping people.
38. I make a mean Blue Lagoon.
39. I& #39;ve got a solid knowledge of the latest social media platforms and features. I recently ran a training session covering how to use TikTok and Instagram Reels, as well as the pros and cons for businesses.
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Check it out: http://alexlduffy.com/training ">https://alexlduffy.com/training&... 4
40. I can do a solidly okay impression of Nicole Paige Brooks From Atlanta, Georgia
41. Social media should be fun, and that& #39;s how I like to work. I& #39;m good at coming up with interesting and innovative ideas, from photo competitions to games.
42. When I was a kid, I used to run from my problems. Nowadays I just run - I& #39;ve received these medals for doing charity 5k& #39;s and more.
43. It& #39;s important that I empower others to use social media for good. Whether it& #39;s as part of a training session or when managing social media accounts, I help others use social media to their best potential.
44. I might not be able to swim, but I can help keep your business afloat.
45. My photography focuses on landscapes and beautiful locations. For restaurants, bars, hotels, etc, visuals are a huge part of their appearance. I know how to use social media to draw out these vital qualities.
46. This one& #39;s not as much of a jokey one, but to push my career forward I need to invest in equipment and software. I can barely afford living costs right now. I& #39;m hoping to get more money to cover the essentials and save some towards new equipment.
47. In my last job I increased the number of likes on our Instagram posts by 700%, alongside doubling the following. Instagram is my favourite channel to use and I know how to generate engagement.
48. I know the whole Monorail song from The Simpsons. That& #39;s true talent.
49. I& #39;ve worked with charities, higher education providers and supporters, local businesses, volunteering organisations, restaurants and more. I don& #39;t take a "one size fits all" approach; I look at how each business should use social media to fit its own needs.
50. I& #39;ve seen the "You Could Stop At Five Or Six Stores" video at least 60 times.
51. In my last job I made stickers for use on Instagram Stories and Snapchat. These are a neat little way to increase awareness of your business! The EHUgrad one has been viewed over 441,000 times.
52. I was the first person in my town to buy a Nintendo DS, so you know I& #39;m on top of trends and ahead of the game.
