Experience

Openbox

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fractional CMO

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Openbox is the premium digital experience partner to the financial services industry, that seamlessly connects technology and customer. Openbox is the premium digital experience partner to the financial services industry, that seamlessly connects technology and customer.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• B2B Marketing Consultant

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Helping B2B startups & scaleups implement customer-focused, revenue generating marketing Helping B2B startups & scaleups implement customer-focused, revenue generating marketing



Startup Grind Scotland

• United Kingdom
• Events Services

• Head of Marketing

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Startup Grind Scotland aims to educate and inspire the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem by hosting events and programmes that attract Founders, CEOs, developers, designers and technology professionals devoted to having an impact by creating companies with the potential to change the world. Our team are evangelists of this community, passionate about connectivity and the mission to amplify the mission to make Scotland a beacon of innovation and inspiration. Our team is available… Show more Startup Grind Scotland aims to educate and inspire the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem by hosting events and programmes that attract Founders, CEOs, developers, designers and technology professionals devoted to having an impact by creating companies with the potential to change the world. Our team are evangelists of this community, passionate about connectivity and the mission to amplify the mission to make Scotland a beacon of innovation and inspiration. Our team is available as consultants on ecosystem engagement, events management, marketing and as speakers. Startup Grind Scotland is part of a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities in 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our 1000-person volunteer team supports monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences connecting entrepreneurs with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. Show less Startup Grind Scotland aims to educate and inspire the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem by hosting events and programmes that attract Founders, CEOs, developers, designers and technology professionals devoted to having an impact by creating companies with the potential to change the world. Our team are evangelists of this community, passionate about connectivity and the mission to amplify the mission to make Scotland a beacon of innovation and inspiration. Our team is available… Show more Startup Grind Scotland aims to educate and inspire the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem by hosting events and programmes that attract Founders, CEOs, developers, designers and technology professionals devoted to having an impact by creating companies with the potential to change the world. Our team are evangelists of this community, passionate about connectivity and the mission to amplify the mission to make Scotland a beacon of innovation and inspiration. Our team is available as consultants on ecosystem engagement, events management, marketing and as speakers. Startup Grind Scotland is part of a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 600 cities in 125+ countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our 1000-person volunteer team supports monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences connecting entrepreneurs with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. Show less


Creative Edinburgh
• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Board Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present


UserTesting

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, EMEA Marketing

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

  SaaS | Marketing Strategy creation | Go-to-market planning and execution | event strategy | Leadership and team management | Content strategy and creation | Customer Marketing | Global stakeholder management As the first marketer on the ground in EMEA, I was responsible for building and implementing an effective growth strategy from scratch. During my 3 years at UserTesting, my key achievements include; - Key member of the GTM leadership team which drove the EMEA business… Show more SaaS | Marketing Strategy creation | Go-to-market planning and execution | event strategy | Leadership and team management | Content strategy and creation | Customer Marketing | Global stakeholder management As the first marketer on the ground in EMEA, I was responsible for building and implementing an effective growth strategy from scratch. During my 3 years at UserTesting, my key achievements include; - Key member of the GTM leadership team which drove the EMEA business growth 800%+ in 3 years - Created and launched a localised content strategy for our key EMEA markets, UK&I, DE & FR - Planned and executed 80+ events across our key regions, targeting each segment of our target audience, including SMB, MM, ENT level organisations, with different focuses on both user and decision maker - Created and nurtured a senior-level private network of female leaders in the UX, Product and Design space from some of the world's top organisations - Curated and hosted 55 episodes of The Espresso Webinar Series, one of the most successful demand generation campaigns at UserTesting. Directly generating $5M+ in new business and influencing even more net new and existing customer expansion. - Supported the growth of the EMEA marketing team, leading on key hires in UK and DE - Built a strong group of EMEA customer champions to bring into local marketing activity, across events, blog articles and webinar content - Led on the content strategy and focus for the German website and regional marketing strategy - Advocate for UserTesting from speaking and hosting at multiple key industry events across Europe - Supported and aligned to Sales, Customer Success and the wider business, on business goals and focus areas on a global and local level. Show less SaaS | Marketing Strategy creation | Go-to-market planning and execution | event strategy | Leadership and team management | Content strategy and creation | Customer Marketing | Global stakeholder management As the first marketer on the ground in EMEA, I was responsible for building and implementing an effective growth strategy from scratch. During my 3 years at UserTesting, my key achievements include; - Key member of the GTM leadership team which drove the EMEA business… Show more SaaS | Marketing Strategy creation | Go-to-market planning and execution | event strategy | Leadership and team management | Content strategy and creation | Customer Marketing | Global stakeholder management As the first marketer on the ground in EMEA, I was responsible for building and implementing an effective growth strategy from scratch. During my 3 years at UserTesting, my key achievements include; - Key member of the GTM leadership team which drove the EMEA business growth 800%+ in 3 years - Created and launched a localised content strategy for our key EMEA markets, UK&I, DE & FR - Planned and executed 80+ events across our key regions, targeting each segment of our target audience, including SMB, MM, ENT level organisations, with different focuses on both user and decision maker - Created and nurtured a senior-level private network of female leaders in the UX, Product and Design space from some of the world's top organisations - Curated and hosted 55 episodes of The Espresso Webinar Series, one of the most successful demand generation campaigns at UserTesting. Directly generating $5M+ in new business and influencing even more net new and existing customer expansion. - Supported the growth of the EMEA marketing team, leading on key hires in UK and DE - Built a strong group of EMEA customer champions to bring into local marketing activity, across events, blog articles and webinar content - Led on the content strategy and focus for the German website and regional marketing strategy - Advocate for UserTesting from speaking and hosting at multiple key industry events across Europe - Supported and aligned to Sales, Customer Success and the wider business, on business goals and focus areas on a global and local level. Show less



Facebook

• India
• Banking

• Activation Marketing Manager, EMEA

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

  Audience Network allows advertisers to extend Facebook and Instagram campaigns across the internet - on to thousands of high-quality websites and apps. Facebook Audience Network is designed to maximize the revenue of digital publishers with quality demand from global advertisers. www.facebook.com/audiencenetwork - Partner to sales on all client needs to present relevant research, content decks and speaking opportunities. - Create and execute scaled programs to educate and… Show more Audience Network allows advertisers to extend Facebook and Instagram campaigns across the internet - on to thousands of high-quality websites and apps. Facebook Audience Network is designed to maximize the revenue of digital publishers with quality demand from global advertisers. www.facebook.com/audiencenetwork - Partner to sales on all client needs to present relevant research, content decks and speaking opportunities. - Create and execute scaled programs to educate and acquire digital publishers into the Facebook Audience Network; implemented webinar series covering monetization strategies to business growth tactics - Lead all EMEA industry event partnership and owned events - Thought leadership direction and activation - Lead on all sponsorships and partnerships - Navigate branding and design of event and all event comms - Internal and external comms creation - External agency direction and management - Lead on digital promotion strategy for all activations - Content creation; tell the Facebook Audience Network narrative across platforms, including case studies, blogs and infographics - Email and social marketing to drive traffic to event registrations, webinars and website visits - Paid social acquisition and leveraging partnerships (internal and external) to promote campaigns - Collaborate on cross functional activations with global teams; events and online campaigns - Evaluate and report to senior leadership on events success to inform overall business goals Show less Audience Network allows advertisers to extend Facebook and Instagram campaigns across the internet - on to thousands of high-quality websites and apps. Facebook Audience Network is designed to maximize the revenue of digital publishers with quality demand from global advertisers. www.facebook.com/audiencenetwork - Partner to sales on all client needs to present relevant research, content decks and speaking opportunities. - Create and execute scaled programs to educate and… Show more Audience Network allows advertisers to extend Facebook and Instagram campaigns across the internet - on to thousands of high-quality websites and apps. Facebook Audience Network is designed to maximize the revenue of digital publishers with quality demand from global advertisers. www.facebook.com/audiencenetwork - Partner to sales on all client needs to present relevant research, content decks and speaking opportunities. - Create and execute scaled programs to educate and acquire digital publishers into the Facebook Audience Network; implemented webinar series covering monetization strategies to business growth tactics - Lead all EMEA industry event partnership and owned events - Thought leadership direction and activation - Lead on all sponsorships and partnerships - Navigate branding and design of event and all event comms - Internal and external comms creation - External agency direction and management - Lead on digital promotion strategy for all activations - Content creation; tell the Facebook Audience Network narrative across platforms, including case studies, blogs and infographics - Email and social marketing to drive traffic to event registrations, webinars and website visits - Paid social acquisition and leveraging partnerships (internal and external) to promote campaigns - Collaborate on cross functional activations with global teams; events and online campaigns - Evaluate and report to senior leadership on events success to inform overall business goals Show less



YouTube

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Creator Marketing Manager (EMEA)

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

  Creators are the lifeblood of YouTube. Their voices influence culture globally, and their success is critical to YouTube. MY ROLE; - Analyze Creator Insights & implement the Strategy for EMEA, working closely with regional colleagues as part of the virtual global Creator Marketing team - Develop and drive the EMEA Creator Marketing plan to acquire, grow and retain Creators in our key markets - Work cross-functionally with global team to activate the scaled execution of the… Show more Creators are the lifeblood of YouTube. Their voices influence culture globally, and their success is critical to YouTube. MY ROLE; - Analyze Creator Insights & implement the Strategy for EMEA, working closely with regional colleagues as part of the virtual global Creator Marketing team - Develop and drive the EMEA Creator Marketing plan to acquire, grow and retain Creators in our key markets - Work cross-functionally with global team to activate the scaled execution of the plan including guiding country marketers across the region - Devise ways to celebrate, support & inspire EMEA Creators and help them feel engaged with and invested in YouTube - Work closely with the Partnerships teams in EMEA to align strategy and execution of Creator-facing programs including xfn Creator acquisition, growth and retention efforts - Integrate between broader content and Consumer Marketing programs - Architect and execute EMEA Creator Events in collaboration with country Marketing teams - Coordinate Creator involvement in broader Google Marketing and Policy plans, including EU Growth ACHIEVEMENTS In my 6 month contract I; - Created and Implemented Localized Creator Comms process for EMEA via key partnerships with local teams to provide creators with the most relevant content to them in order to increase engagement and sentiment amongst local creators - Led the production of Creators For Change Social Impact Camp in June 2018 held at the London Spaces - Designed Creator Recharge, an event focused on the mental wellbeing of YouTube Creators combined with inspirational work tracks covering mind, body and channel - Created video showreel with leading video agency Formidable to be showcased at the local UK PR Creator events Show less Creators are the lifeblood of YouTube. Their voices influence culture globally, and their success is critical to YouTube. MY ROLE; - Analyze Creator Insights & implement the Strategy for EMEA, working closely with regional colleagues as part of the virtual global Creator Marketing team - Develop and drive the EMEA Creator Marketing plan to acquire, grow and retain Creators in our key markets - Work cross-functionally with global team to activate the scaled execution of the… Show more Creators are the lifeblood of YouTube. Their voices influence culture globally, and their success is critical to YouTube. MY ROLE; - Analyze Creator Insights & implement the Strategy for EMEA, working closely with regional colleagues as part of the virtual global Creator Marketing team - Develop and drive the EMEA Creator Marketing plan to acquire, grow and retain Creators in our key markets - Work cross-functionally with global team to activate the scaled execution of the plan including guiding country marketers across the region - Devise ways to celebrate, support & inspire EMEA Creators and help them feel engaged with and invested in YouTube - Work closely with the Partnerships teams in EMEA to align strategy and execution of Creator-facing programs including xfn Creator acquisition, growth and retention efforts - Integrate between broader content and Consumer Marketing programs - Architect and execute EMEA Creator Events in collaboration with country Marketing teams - Coordinate Creator involvement in broader Google Marketing and Policy plans, including EU Growth ACHIEVEMENTS In my 6 month contract I; - Created and Implemented Localized Creator Comms process for EMEA via key partnerships with local teams to provide creators with the most relevant content to them in order to increase engagement and sentiment amongst local creators - Led the production of Creators For Change Social Impact Camp in June 2018 held at the London Spaces - Designed Creator Recharge, an event focused on the mental wellbeing of YouTube Creators combined with inspirational work tracks covering mind, body and channel - Created video showreel with leading video agency Formidable to be showcased at the local UK PR Creator events Show less



ITV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Marketing Manager

  • May 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Drive the profile and reputation of ITV to commercial customers in a market newly dominated by tech competitors through executing tactics from a detailed marketing calendar in forms of events, email campaigns, client hospitality and client takeovers • Support commercial sales teams with bespoke collateral for presentations, events and communication with clients • Respond to changing business needs with new campaigns to drive client sponsorship around the pre-set marketing calendar •… Show more • Drive the profile and reputation of ITV to commercial customers in a market newly dominated by tech competitors through executing tactics from a detailed marketing calendar in forms of events, email campaigns, client hospitality and client takeovers • Support commercial sales teams with bespoke collateral for presentations, events and communication with clients • Respond to changing business needs with new campaigns to drive client sponsorship around the pre-set marketing calendar • Lead marketing manager on the ITV Upfronts: ITV Gala 2017 at the London Palladium with 1000+ guests. Responsible for; - the creation and guardian of the Gala branding with ITV Creative - all pre, during and post communication with key stakeholders; messaging and final deliverables - crafting all event brand touch points and collateral with outsourced design agency - create social media plan for pre, during and post event - communication between commercial sales and commissioning on all ITV preview content for the gala, including post production - responsible for all footage played throughout event; through from concepts to final editing of VTs with production • Responsible for ITV sales materials such as ‘First Look’ booklets • Messaging for itvmedia.co.uk; writing, editing and brand guardianship Show less • Drive the profile and reputation of ITV to commercial customers in a market newly dominated by tech competitors through executing tactics from a detailed marketing calendar in forms of events, email campaigns, client hospitality and client takeovers • Support commercial sales teams with bespoke collateral for presentations, events and communication with clients • Respond to changing business needs with new campaigns to drive client sponsorship around the pre-set marketing calendar •… Show more • Drive the profile and reputation of ITV to commercial customers in a market newly dominated by tech competitors through executing tactics from a detailed marketing calendar in forms of events, email campaigns, client hospitality and client takeovers • Support commercial sales teams with bespoke collateral for presentations, events and communication with clients • Respond to changing business needs with new campaigns to drive client sponsorship around the pre-set marketing calendar • Lead marketing manager on the ITV Upfronts: ITV Gala 2017 at the London Palladium with 1000+ guests. Responsible for; - the creation and guardian of the Gala branding with ITV Creative - all pre, during and post communication with key stakeholders; messaging and final deliverables - crafting all event brand touch points and collateral with outsourced design agency - create social media plan for pre, during and post event - communication between commercial sales and commissioning on all ITV preview content for the gala, including post production - responsible for all footage played throughout event; through from concepts to final editing of VTs with production • Responsible for ITV sales materials such as ‘First Look’ booklets • Messaging for itvmedia.co.uk; writing, editing and brand guardianship Show less



MSLGROUP UK

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  • Work with 9 internal clients to plan and execute individual marketing strategies to align with objectives for different business areas • Digital marketing; e-mail/ social platforms/ website management/ SEM/ influencer marketing/ content creation/ creative consultancy • Write content for online and offline thought leadership • Control and management of all marketing expenditure across all 5 business areas and reporting quarterly on budget status • Management of all MSLGROUP… Show more • Work with 9 internal clients to plan and execute individual marketing strategies to align with objectives for different business areas • Digital marketing; e-mail/ social platforms/ website management/ SEM/ influencer marketing/ content creation/ creative consultancy • Write content for online and offline thought leadership • Control and management of all marketing expenditure across all 5 business areas and reporting quarterly on budget status • Management of all MSLGROUP UK marketing events in London and Europe: logistics/ planning/ marketing/ invitations/ on the day management and follow-ups with attendees, including ROI on each event to show leads generated per event • Leading project manager of all marketing outputs, online and offline: scheduling/ budgeting/briefing/ resourcing/ team management • Competitor research, trend analysis, market audits and strategic recommendations • Media relations: write press releases and selecting targeted platforms for publishing: networking and strategic partnerships • Continuous measurement and analytics of digital campaigns using Hootsuite, Google Analytics and Salesforce • Management of all case studies, award entries, business credentials and proposal materials Show less • Work with 9 internal clients to plan and execute individual marketing strategies to align with objectives for different business areas • Digital marketing; e-mail/ social platforms/ website management/ SEM/ influencer marketing/ content creation/ creative consultancy • Write content for online and offline thought leadership • Control and management of all marketing expenditure across all 5 business areas and reporting quarterly on budget status • Management of all MSLGROUP… Show more • Work with 9 internal clients to plan and execute individual marketing strategies to align with objectives for different business areas • Digital marketing; e-mail/ social platforms/ website management/ SEM/ influencer marketing/ content creation/ creative consultancy • Write content for online and offline thought leadership • Control and management of all marketing expenditure across all 5 business areas and reporting quarterly on budget status • Management of all MSLGROUP UK marketing events in London and Europe: logistics/ planning/ marketing/ invitations/ on the day management and follow-ups with attendees, including ROI on each event to show leads generated per event • Leading project manager of all marketing outputs, online and offline: scheduling/ budgeting/briefing/ resourcing/ team management • Competitor research, trend analysis, market audits and strategic recommendations • Media relations: write press releases and selecting targeted platforms for publishing: networking and strategic partnerships • Continuous measurement and analytics of digital campaigns using Hootsuite, Google Analytics and Salesforce • Management of all case studies, award entries, business credentials and proposal materials Show less



Salterbaxter MSLGROUP

• Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2016

  - Content creation for internal and external marketing - Leading the coordination and management of our annual series of thought leadership events - Project manage all marketing publications, print & digital - Work alongside Business Development Director in planning and managing outbound sales and marketing plan and delivery of all marketing activity - Measuring effectiveness of various marketing approaches in terms of lead generation and conversion, in order to provide continuous… Show more - Content creation for internal and external marketing - Leading the coordination and management of our annual series of thought leadership events - Project manage all marketing publications, print & digital - Work alongside Business Development Director in planning and managing outbound sales and marketing plan and delivery of all marketing activity - Measuring effectiveness of various marketing approaches in terms of lead generation and conversion, in order to provide continuous ROI Improvement - Manage marketing database and mailing lists specific to individual campaigns - Continuous competitor analysis and trend analysis - Testing new systems and processes for implementing new marketing practice - Managing marketing budget for all outputs with 3rd party suppliers and internal cross charging - Project managing all marketing activity; publications/ events/ digital tools/ website - Social media planning and outreach via hootsuite - Brand asset management - Website; managing SB updates and creation of microsites Show less - Content creation for internal and external marketing - Leading the coordination and management of our annual series of thought leadership events - Project manage all marketing publications, print & digital - Work alongside Business Development Director in planning and managing outbound sales and marketing plan and delivery of all marketing activity - Measuring effectiveness of various marketing approaches in terms of lead generation and conversion, in order to provide continuous… Show more - Content creation for internal and external marketing - Leading the coordination and management of our annual series of thought leadership events - Project manage all marketing publications, print & digital - Work alongside Business Development Director in planning and managing outbound sales and marketing plan and delivery of all marketing activity - Measuring effectiveness of various marketing approaches in terms of lead generation and conversion, in order to provide continuous ROI Improvement - Manage marketing database and mailing lists specific to individual campaigns - Continuous competitor analysis and trend analysis - Testing new systems and processes for implementing new marketing practice - Managing marketing budget for all outputs with 3rd party suppliers and internal cross charging - Project managing all marketing activity; publications/ events/ digital tools/ website - Social media planning and outreach via hootsuite - Brand asset management - Website; managing SB updates and creation of microsites Show less



Mundocom GmbH

• Toyota Account Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Prodigious is a global provider of customized design and production solutions for marketing and advertising. • Day-to-day liaison with European client and multiple markets across Europe • Preparing and distributing project briefing packs for markets • Analysing and collating feedback • Coordinating translation, artwork and localization with clients and studio • Interpreting specific local requirements, quality control of artwork and imagery • Liaison with production… Show more Prodigious is a global provider of customized design and production solutions for marketing and advertising. • Day-to-day liaison with European client and multiple markets across Europe • Preparing and distributing project briefing packs for markets • Analysing and collating feedback • Coordinating translation, artwork and localization with clients and studio • Interpreting specific local requirements, quality control of artwork and imagery • Liaison with production management to coordinate timing and printing requirements • Liason with third party suppliers to obtain costs and timings for local retouching, CGI and rich content requirements • Compiling and estimating costs, invoicing Show less Prodigious is a global provider of customized design and production solutions for marketing and advertising. • Day-to-day liaison with European client and multiple markets across Europe • Preparing and distributing project briefing packs for markets • Analysing and collating feedback • Coordinating translation, artwork and localization with clients and studio • Interpreting specific local requirements, quality control of artwork and imagery • Liaison with production… Show more Prodigious is a global provider of customized design and production solutions for marketing and advertising. • Day-to-day liaison with European client and multiple markets across Europe • Preparing and distributing project briefing packs for markets • Analysing and collating feedback • Coordinating translation, artwork and localization with clients and studio • Interpreting specific local requirements, quality control of artwork and imagery • Liaison with production management to coordinate timing and printing requirements • Liason with third party suppliers to obtain costs and timings for local retouching, CGI and rich content requirements • Compiling and estimating costs, invoicing Show less



Addison

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  I was employed with Addison via the Mountbatten Internship program. Responsibilities and duties included; - Social media management - using online social media: using 3BL Media (a social media site specifically designed for CSR communications). I managed the 3BL site for high profile clients, such as General Electric and PepsiCo. From the flexible media releases I created, there were above average ratings achieved. I also excelled in growing exposure of clients’ publicity by… Show more I was employed with Addison via the Mountbatten Internship program. Responsibilities and duties included; - Social media management - using online social media: using 3BL Media (a social media site specifically designed for CSR communications). I managed the 3BL site for high profile clients, such as General Electric and PepsiCo. From the flexible media releases I created, there were above average ratings achieved. I also excelled in growing exposure of clients’ publicity by including videos and other media in the releases distributed - Event management; I solely organized a company volunteer day with MillionTreesNYC. I also was the event planner for Addison social events and client events. - Business development assistance; calling/ researching/ networking - Completed full 3 year marketing plan for Addison's Sustainability department Show less I was employed with Addison via the Mountbatten Internship program. Responsibilities and duties included; - Social media management - using online social media: using 3BL Media (a social media site specifically designed for CSR communications). I managed the 3BL site for high profile clients, such as General Electric and PepsiCo. From the flexible media releases I created, there were above average ratings achieved. I also excelled in growing exposure of clients’ publicity by… Show more I was employed with Addison via the Mountbatten Internship program. Responsibilities and duties included; - Social media management - using online social media: using 3BL Media (a social media site specifically designed for CSR communications). I managed the 3BL site for high profile clients, such as General Electric and PepsiCo. From the flexible media releases I created, there were above average ratings achieved. I also excelled in growing exposure of clients’ publicity by including videos and other media in the releases distributed - Event management; I solely organized a company volunteer day with MillionTreesNYC. I also was the event planner for Addison social events and client events. - Business development assistance; calling/ researching/ networking - Completed full 3 year marketing plan for Addison's Sustainability department Show less



Thrive for Business

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment

• Sales and Marketing Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  My role at Thrive was a voluntary internship. This included duties such as; - Event administration and organization - Booking speakers for corporate networking events - Updating the back end of the business website and social media pages (Facebook & LinkedIn) - Representing Thrive at business-to-business networking events; Chambers of Commerce. Working at Thrive was very interesting as I learned a vast amount about different working industries from Thrive members. I also… Show more My role at Thrive was a voluntary internship. This included duties such as; - Event administration and organization - Booking speakers for corporate networking events - Updating the back end of the business website and social media pages (Facebook & LinkedIn) - Representing Thrive at business-to-business networking events; Chambers of Commerce. Working at Thrive was very interesting as I learned a vast amount about different working industries from Thrive members. I also developed my networking skills through representing Thrive at events. Show less My role at Thrive was a voluntary internship. This included duties such as; - Event administration and organization - Booking speakers for corporate networking events - Updating the back end of the business website and social media pages (Facebook & LinkedIn) - Representing Thrive at business-to-business networking events; Chambers of Commerce. Working at Thrive was very interesting as I learned a vast amount about different working industries from Thrive members. I also… Show more My role at Thrive was a voluntary internship. This included duties such as; - Event administration and organization - Booking speakers for corporate networking events - Updating the back end of the business website and social media pages (Facebook & LinkedIn) - Representing Thrive at business-to-business networking events; Chambers of Commerce. Working at Thrive was very interesting as I learned a vast amount about different working industries from Thrive members. I also developed my networking skills through representing Thrive at events. Show less



Christo's Art & Gifts

• Marketing Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2010

  At my first year of University, I was hired by Louise at Christo's to help out on the shop floor on Saturdays. Soon after taking me on, Louise noticed my enthusiasm for marketing and gave me further responsibilities and a promotion to marketing manager. Responsibilities included; - Event organization and management, e.g. hosting art exhibitions, artist presentations and open evenings. These events brought in more clients and raised profile - Researching market trends; online… Show more At my first year of University, I was hired by Louise at Christo's to help out on the shop floor on Saturdays. Soon after taking me on, Louise noticed my enthusiasm for marketing and gave me further responsibilities and a promotion to marketing manager. Responsibilities included; - Event organization and management, e.g. hosting art exhibitions, artist presentations and open evenings. These events brought in more clients and raised profile - Researching market trends; online market research and questioning clients for feedback. - I also implemented a Customer Retention Programme (CRP); this resulted in noticeably larger client base and so generated greater sales - Created and managed social media; Christo’s Facebook page Show less At my first year of University, I was hired by Louise at Christo's to help out on the shop floor on Saturdays. Soon after taking me on, Louise noticed my enthusiasm for marketing and gave me further responsibilities and a promotion to marketing manager. Responsibilities included; - Event organization and management, e.g. hosting art exhibitions, artist presentations and open evenings. These events brought in more clients and raised profile - Researching market trends; online… Show more At my first year of University, I was hired by Louise at Christo's to help out on the shop floor on Saturdays. Soon after taking me on, Louise noticed my enthusiasm for marketing and gave me further responsibilities and a promotion to marketing manager. Responsibilities included; - Event organization and management, e.g. hosting art exhibitions, artist presentations and open evenings. These events brought in more clients and raised profile - Researching market trends; online market research and questioning clients for feedback. - I also implemented a Customer Retention Programme (CRP); this resulted in noticeably larger client base and so generated greater sales - Created and managed social media; Christo’s Facebook page Show less



Crossan Communications

• United Kingdom

• Public Relations intern

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

  At Crossan Communications I assisted with projects that were ongoing and helped out with office administrations. I improved my IT skills during this internship by using a variety of Microsoft programs. I also attended networking events with Lynne Crossan, the Managing Director. Furthermore, I also drafted press releases for clients for Lynne to approve. This role improved my general office skills, however the main areas of growth and improvement for me while working at Crossan… Show more At Crossan Communications I assisted with projects that were ongoing and helped out with office administrations. I improved my IT skills during this internship by using a variety of Microsoft programs. I also attended networking events with Lynne Crossan, the Managing Director. Furthermore, I also drafted press releases for clients for Lynne to approve. This role improved my general office skills, however the main areas of growth and improvement for me while working at Crossan Communications were my networking and communication skills. Show less At Crossan Communications I assisted with projects that were ongoing and helped out with office administrations. I improved my IT skills during this internship by using a variety of Microsoft programs. I also attended networking events with Lynne Crossan, the Managing Director. Furthermore, I also drafted press releases for clients for Lynne to approve. This role improved my general office skills, however the main areas of growth and improvement for me while working at Crossan… Show more At Crossan Communications I assisted with projects that were ongoing and helped out with office administrations. I improved my IT skills during this internship by using a variety of Microsoft programs. I also attended networking events with Lynne Crossan, the Managing Director. Furthermore, I also drafted press releases for clients for Lynne to approve. This role improved my general office skills, however the main areas of growth and improvement for me while working at Crossan Communications were my networking and communication skills. Show less



Lycee Pablo Picasso

• France
• Civic and Social Organizations

• English Language Teaching Assisstant

  • Oct 2008 - May 2009

  At the school, I solely planned and conducted English lessons for groups of up to 18 students, conducted monthly presentations on British culture at assembly to the entire school and assisted with exam preparation; voluntarily offered free tuition to struggling students. At the school, I solely planned and conducted English lessons for groups of up to 18 students, conducted monthly presentations on British culture at assembly to the entire school and assisted with exam preparation; voluntarily offered free tuition to struggling students.