Symon B.

About Me

Symon is an experienced writer and communications specialist, assisting companies in making the most of content, and developing a brand voice that activates key audiences across media channels. He has over a decade of expertise in corporate communications and management, including creating, financing, and running multiple successful firms as CEO and Creative Director. He built and led the implementation of solutions for key companies in telecommunications, IT (SaaS), computer games, business services, real estate, and other B2B industries.

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Content Writer
2021 - Present (4 years)
Remote, United Kingdom
  • Create content aligned with the company’s business objectives, ensuring an effective collaboration with marketing, business owners and product teams.

  • Work together with multiple departments and teams to create innovative content ideas.

  • Partner with legal department when required to ensure that content is in compliance.

 Freelance
Freelance
Communications Consultant/Writer
2012 - Present (13 years)
Remote, United Kingdom
  • Worked on creating blogs and articles on B2B subjects, including digitalization, post-Covid working, welcoming new challenges and topics to explore.

  • Utilized core skills including team leadership, business strategy, copywriting, and creative direction, particularly in a B2B environment.

  • Handled the creation of spreadsheets, as well as presented to customers or investors for SME businesses and startups.

Presence Networks Limited
Presence Networks Limited
Founder
2003 - 2012 (9 years)
United Kingdom
  • Conceived NetWorker, a SaaS-based multi-tenant B2B/B2C/ C2B secure Comms system. The company worked with a Ukraine-based Tech Team to specify and build the system, and to evolve the User experience with many unique features.

  • Under my leadership, the company raised over $5m in investment capital working with a Venture Fund and with Private Investors and developed partnerships with Telcos and with Systems Integrators in the UK, USA and APAC.

  • The User Management capability was designed to be integrated with Carriers' service to be White Labelled incorporating an auditable voice/video/data presence in the Cloud.

Showcase

Evolution or Revolution? Choosing the Right Path for your Payments Solution / Executive summary
Evolution or Revolution? Choosing the Right Path for your Payments Solution / Executive summary
  • The paper addresses challenges faced by financial institutions in maintaining competitive services due to legacy payment platforms.

  • The text highlights the importance of strategic decisions now to protect business and ensure long-term future.

  • Industry sector shifts, driven by a lack of innovation, have significantly altered market dominance.

HARNESSING CHAOS - Creating coherency around digital assets
HARNESSING CHAOS - Creating coherency around digital assets
  • The text highlights the increasing importance of businesses leveraging technology to gain competitive advantage.

  • It emphasizes that simple investments in technology are enabling small companies to innovate and organize in new ways.

  • The text suggests that this trend is driving the smartest businesses to adapt and thrive in the digital world.

Education

Understanding the Presence RevolutionUnderstanding the Presence Revolution

A guide to the application of Instant Messaging, Social Media and Presence technologies for business. The book was not a technical book but aimed at helping businesses understanding the legal, HR and business ramifications of working in a live connected global market.
Understanding the Presence RevolutionUnderstanding the Presence Revolution A guide to the application of Instant Messaging, Social Media and Presence technologies for business. The book was not a technical book but aimed at helping businesses understanding the legal, HR and business ramifications of working in a live connected global market.
Publications