Resume

Dr. Alexander Yates — Content Writer

I’m a B2B content writer with a track record across demanding accounts — including JP Morgan Chase and Nasdaq — and years of deep specialization in the tech sector. My background is unusual: I hold a PhD in philosophy, which means I come to every project with the research habits and precision that complex, high-stakes content demands.

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Experience

  • Lead Writer, CMC Editorial — 2023–Present Long-form blog content, landing pages, and editorial copy for clients across tech, financial services, and beyond. Accounts include JP Morgan Chase, Nasdaq, and Horizon Technology.
  • Freelance Content Writer, CMC Editorial — 2021–2023 Same scope as above in a freelance capacity, pitching and producing content across multiple accounts.

Skills

  • Content types: Long-form B2B blog posts, landing pages, editorial articles, structured reference content
  • SEO: Keyword research, on-page optimization, organic ranking strategy
  • CMS: WordPress, Squarespace
  • Research: PhD-level research skills; rapid command of unfamiliar technical material

Education

  • PhD in Philosophy — University of St Andrews, 2017
  • MLitt in Philosophy — University of St Andrews, 2012 (with Distinction)
  • BA in Philosophy — Bowdoin College, 2011 (Highest Honors)