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If there’s one thing I’ve always believed, it’s that we learn and connect through stories. Turns out, I’ve been telling stories my entire life… I just didn’t realise it at first. Whether I was launching a youth nightclub as a

Sophie M O'Connell

If there’s one thing I’ve always believed, it’s that we learn and connect through stories. Turns out, I’ve been telling stories my entire life… I just didn’t realise it at first. Whether I was launching a youth nightclub as a 20-year-old councillor, singing on stage, rolling dice in a D&D campaign, or navigating the wild world of branding, I’ve always been drawn to the power of identity and narrative. Over the past year, I've taken a step back from client work to spend time with my daughter before she started school and to lay

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If there’s one thing I’ve always believed, it’s that we learn and connect through stories. Turns out, I’ve been telling stories my entire life… I just didn’t realise it at first. Whether I was launching a youth nightclub as a 20-year-old councillor, singing on stage, rolling dice in a D&D campaign, or navigating the wild world of branding, I’ve always been drawn to the power of identity and narrative.

Over the past year, I’ve taken a step back from client work to spend time with my daughter before she started school and to lay the groundwork for a YouTube channel dedicated to helping creators build a healthy, sustainable brand—minus the hustle and grind. During this time, I also won the £1,000 ‘She Started It’ grant for my unique approach to helping YouTubers connect with their audience and create on their own terms.

At its core, my work is about shaping how people see, feel, and engage with the world around them. From local government to music, branding, and content creation, my focus has always been on creating opportunities for connection. As a local councillor, I saw the need for young people to have a safe space to create their own stories. So, I founded Grove Zero, a youth nightclub that started as a six-week pilot program but became so successful, it ran for two years—earning me the title of Devon’s Young Councillor of the Year.

Now, I’m looking for my next opportunity to bring this blend of creativity, strategy, and storytelling to a team that values lifelong learning, brainy self-care, and the freedom to create authentically—all while making a lasting impact.

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Skills

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Social Media Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Br
Branding
Lo
Logo
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Experience Level

Social Media Design
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Branding
Expert
Logo
Expert
Lead Vocal
Expert
Letterhead
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
Flyer
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Affinity Designer
Expert
Affinity Photo
Expert
Collage Illustration
Expert
Business Card
Expert
Icon
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Video Advert
Intermediate
Music Video
Intermediate
Infographic
Intermediate
Illustration
Intermediate
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
Affinity Publisher
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Motion Graphic
Intermediate
Adobe Audition
Intermediate
Adobe Firefly
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

A Level Film and Video at Exeter College
September 6, 2004 - June 23, 2006
A Level Photography at Exeter College
September 5, 2005 - June 22, 2007
AS Level Graphic Design at Exeter College
September 4, 2006 - June 22, 2007
AS Level Media Studies at Exeter College
September 6, 2004 - June 24, 2005

Qualifications

A Level Film and Video
September 6, 2004 - June 23, 2006
A Level Photography
September 5, 2005 - June 22, 2007
A Level Communication Studies
September 6, 2004 - June 23, 2006
AS Level Graphic Design
September 4, 2006 - June 22, 2007
AS Level Media Studies
September 6, 2004 - June 24, 2005
An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing (Copenhagen Business School on Coursera)
June 30, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Introduction to Psychology from Yale University
March 17, 2025 - March 17, 2025
Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Master Tough Subjects
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Squared Online Digital Marketing and Leadership
May 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Out of 466 students, I was one of only 6 to be given the Inspirational Square Award.

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Travel & Hospitality