I’m Dafydd,
Originally from Bridgend (a town smack bang in between Cardiff and Swansea). I’m proud of my town and my family’s heritage from the Rhondda valleys on my dad’s side and the fields of Camarthernshire on my mum’s. My ancestry of miners and farmers means that hard work is in my blood (as it is for many of us Welshies).
I’ve had many jobs, from stacking shelves, pouring pints and changing beds. But what you’re really here for (I hope) is my marketing experience.
After studying for a BA in Advertising Design and an MA in Design Innovation (both from the University of South Wales), I went on to amass experience both in agencies and in-house.
Coming up with campaign ideas is my favourite thing, and I got to do that every day during my Creative Copywriter Internship at S3 (which was, at the time, one of Wales’ biggest creative agencies).
From there, I went on to work with a tech startup, and, impressing with my creative experience, I quickly transitioned from unpaid intern to creative consultant.
Looking for more agency experience, I went on to become a junior copywriter at content marketing agency Copy House. Honing my writing, I left to start a working holiday on the other side of the world.
As you can see below, despite managing to live and work in New Zealand and Australia, my home never left me.
Neither did the desire to pursue creative advertising, so whilst in New Zealand, I became the Marketing Coordinator for the Novotel Hotel in Queenstown. It was incredible being able to take on so many hats, doing marketing in-house for the first time.
After New Zealand, I decided to do a working holiday in Australia (while I was near), and I took on the role of Marketing Coordinator again for Stralias Realty Group, which gave me a glimpse into the rapidly growing Gold Coast real estate industry.
On returning to Wales, I became the Creative & Marketing Coordinator for Welsh charity Adenydd. I continue this role part-time as a freelancer, and it means I can contribute to the community I love and provide creative campaigns at the same time.
