Jack Xij Oughton / Koukouvaya
Musician, Writer, Digital Artist, Owl, Photographer, Open Networker, friendly guy.
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- Today I want to make something beautiful.
- RT @katielallen: mega etsy closing down sale > http://t.co/vRMo41D6 prints, gifts, pins, etc, all 50% off with code TTFN50
- Paleo/Primal Wellness Wire is out! http://t.co/kt7mbE9k ▸ Top stories today via @alisonjgolden @ipatski @paleojobs
- The Things Big Thinkers Share is out! http://t.co/i3snJDhc ▸ Top stories today via @xah_lee
- RT @wiljovanessen: Photography/Fotografie is out! http://t.co/pC5TS5XQ ▸ Top stories today via @RamonSlomp @koukouvaya @ckfotografie
- @sarah_e_milne sent it, fingers crossed for you - if there's anything i can do to help in the meantime, you know where to find me! :)
- @bythesheetstore thanks for 'dat RT :)
- @sarah_e_milne greetings sarah, sounds marvellous! - i will do so now :)
- RT @yanolife: Check out our new website http://t.co/Nn53mQe1 @bekspaczek @ChildPsych @lizfraser1 @mavisamankwah @parenting @Kirsty_Henshaw
- Need a copywriter/journalist/editor for a short term or recurring project? Take a look and see if I can help you: http://t.co/j2RZ8J2k
- @beachcottages thanks for the mention! i love northumberland so much :)
- Stuff That Happens In Croydon is out! http://t.co/yV9Yu2Vf ▸ Top stories today via @mixitcookit @ChristineMaso12 @recommend_local
- wow... Student Discovers Mastodon Tooth In His Backyard - http://t.co/3xnJyCt4
- @indiathemunster excellent! been trying to text you but phone has been useless failure today. glad you had a good bday and see you soon ^_^
- Self Employment + Freelancing Info is out! http://t.co/qN64mmqG ▸ Top stories today via @thefreelance5 @freelancing_job @freelancingmore
- Libertarian Information is out! http://t.co/DEtSbzPY ▸ Top stories today via @libertyspot @WilcoLP @jfktruther
- Music Production Developments is out! http://t.co/EphgZaYh ▸ Top stories today via @eulaciriilloeb @Music_Lover457 @NotorietyMedia
- ok lets all go start social networks... Meet The 10 Billionaires Of The Facebook IPO - http://t.co/IlYJM8Tr
- @katielallen woo! well, i'd like to go see you guys since i. i no longer hate travelling ii. still haven't seen your endz? what days best?
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- SummaryI'm a LION/open networker, so my LinkedIn invite address is runsunrun@live.com
I can't accept group invites I'm afraid, I'm maxed out :)
I currently work as a freelance copywriter. Check out my portfolio at www.jackoughtonwriter.info
Briefly about me:
I'm a creative and insanely hard working media person with experience in print/web journalism, graphic design, photography and audio post production. Put another way I've spent thousands of hours in various environments learning various creative disciplines, and many thousands more trying to unite them all. I am driven by a need to create things.
My mindset is collaborative and my philosophy is service without condition. What that means is that I'll help you however and whenever I can. You just have to ask. No catch.
I currently work as a journalist and copywriter for hire and am available for projects that require just the right words, delivered very quickly.
Please see my portfolio sites on this profile for examples of what I do, further information and how I may be able to help you.
Before everything else, I am a musician. One of my major life goals is to score music to films. If you can help me in any way with this I will be infinitely grateful to you.
You may also know me as Koukouvaya, which is the Greek word for 'owl'.Specialties: Music (composition, production, education), Photography (portraiture, landscape, urban) and Writing (especially lifestyle, entertainment, science communication)Experience- May 2012 - PresentSales and Marketing Correspondent / eyeforpharma
- Jan 2011 - PresentFreelance Photographer / KKVA Fine Art Photography and PortraiturePortraiture, editing and location assignments.
- Sept 2008 - PresentFreelance writer / Self employedResearch, writing and editorial work, mainly on science and technology.
- Jul 2008 - PresentMusic teacher / Self employedI teach guitar, bass, music theory and the intangibles of musicianship.
- Sept 2011 - Apr 2012Freelance Course Curriculum Writer / MapalimI've written part of the Creative Media curriculum at Mapalim, which is used on the Apprenticeship programs for students studying graphic design, mixed media and photography.
- Sept 2011 - Nov 2011Intern Writer - Computeractive / Incisive MediaJournalist covering consumer electronics and home computing, amongst other things.
- Apr 2011 - Sept 2011Intern Writer/Journalist - FHM UK / Bauer MediaSourced, wrote and sub edited stories for the website, increasing website content by working very quickly to produce quality copy that would engage our readership. Engaged FHM readership by Managing FHM's facebook presence Conducted interviews with many people from different walks of life, including A List celebrities, professional gamblers and the like. Liaised with PRs to generate interesting promotional content and opportunities for the readership Pitched print content FHM magazine. Moderated user image submissions. Contributed my own photography where appropriate, this included travel and food images. Wrote persuasive and concise advertising text to insane deadlines for advertorials.
- Mar 2011 - Jun 2011Journalist/Writer Intern / Catch 22 MagazineReceived immersive, in depth journalism and technical writing training. Contributed features and editorial work to Catch 22 Magazine. Used social media and traditional sources to research and generate interesting written content.
- Aug 2010 - Nov 2010Copywriter Intern / Comfort Click LtdWorked on search engine optimized copy, and revised old listings for ecommerce products. I wrote up to date articles and news stories for RSS syndication, and built keyword optimized gateway websites to direct traffic As a result I rebuilt a number of high profile websites that has become outdated, built user friendly content for newly created websites and wrote informative copy that pushed the business up the search engine rankings, consequentially improving market awareness
Education-
2010 - 2011The Open UniversityBSc. in Physical Sciences
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2007 - 2011The University of GlamorganBsc [Hons] in Astronomy, Energy, Combined
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2008 - 2009Access To MusicNVQ Level 3 in Creative Media Production
Activities: Student Representative to Croydon, local events organizer for ATM. -
2004 - 2006Riddlesdown Sixth FormA Levels in Geography, History, Psychology, Critical Thinking
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1999 - 2004Riddlesdown CollegiateGCSEs
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1999 - 2004Riddlesdown High SchoolSecondary Education in 12 GCSEs A*-C
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Interests:music,publishing,author,content,audio,editor,mastering,scoring,composition,creative,voiceover,narration,poetry,astrophysics,philosophy,science,travel,fitness,communication,jack musician,songwriter,sustainability,progress,co-operation,collaboration,video games,libertarianism,media,design,research,xij,networking,ambition,conversation,spiritual,history,learning,self-development,helping,masterminding,connecting,unreasonable expectations,artist,illustration
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- Jan 09, 11
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.
via Ping.fm - Jan 08, 11
i'm pretty sure that we should make 'concerning hobbits' the themetune for croydon.
via Ping.fm - Jan 03, 11
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful..
via Ping.fm - Dec 25, 10
dear internet, merry christmas and thanks for giving me ADD.
via Ping.fm - Dec 24, 10
merry and ultimate extreme birthday to you. or christmas. whatever works
via Ping.fm - Dec 24, 10
I think I could record a prog jazz album based on capatcha word combinations
via Ping.fm - Dec 23, 10
has just had a dream in which i was stuck on phobos (as in Doom) armed with only chocolate coins and my voice, which was slightly louder..
via Ping.fm - Dec 19, 10
would like to know if i am in the only person who likes lying in a dark room, alone, listening to bleak ambient music? probably not healthy.
via Ping.fm - Dec 17, 10
If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.
via Ping.fm - Dec 17, 10
- Dec 17, 10
http://ping.fm/iOMUh - great reinterpretation of the last of the mohicans theme
via Ping.fm - Dec 16, 10
wonders if there is an instructional manual for scammers that insists they type ALL CAPS and write in the style of a dictionary overheating?
via Ping.fm - Dec 15, 10
if you get good at excuses, it's hard to get good at anything else.
via Ping.fm - Dec 15, 10
- Dec 13, 10
The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.
via Ping.fm - Dec 13, 10
http://ping.fm/2n6PY - rock out in your chair - wherever you are
via Ping.fm - Dec 12, 10
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- Dec 09, 10
http://ping.fm/CWFyB - an uplifting, slightly religious end (or start?) to your day..
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- May 01, 12
Welcome to my website.
Here you can see some of the things I can do and have done as a writer.
Hopefully you’ll find it useful, please browse the navigation links at the top to find out more.
-Jack
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