Marketing Communications Officer

• Sep 2020 - Present

Digital Marketing Executive

• Sep 2018 - May 2020

I managed all aspects of social media for VEKA UK and Independent Network; from scheduling, content creation and copywriting to strategic campaigns through paid and organic means. I set new industry standards and regularly researched emerging trends, finding new inspiration and getting involved in conversations with customers, online. I worked creatively to produce engaging email campaigns, using Dot Digital, for both our B2C and B2B channels alerting customers of new product launches and business progression. I worked with my manager to create two completely new lead generation websites and have worked on Umbraco, Wordpress and bespoke CMS systems, updating, optimising and uploading content regularly. I also worked closely with our SEO agencies to ensure our websites were fully optimised and ranked highly on Google for our most valuable keywords. I created digital content for trade show stands and attend events. I also organised and styled photo-shoots ensuring the desired angles and shots were gained for all digital media platforms. Google Ads & Analytics certified. Show less

Brand Marketing Executive

• May 2017 - Sep 2018

I managed organic social for both Benson’s for Beds and Harvey’s furniture aligning with our weekly promotional calendar. I worked closely with our CGI agency to style and create lifestyle images ensuring that all images followed current trends. Images were then used on relevant media platforms for example on TV, through social media and in the press.I managed PR which included regularly traveling to London for meetings, reviewing press releases, reviewing relevant bloggers and influencers to partner with and organising and attending press events.I regularly attended photoshoots and TV shoots across the UK and made sure the desired shots were achieved. Show less

Ecommerce Assistant

• Nov 2016 - May 2017

I used Magento to upload product images and write product descriptions. I created and analysed spreadsheets.

Crew Member

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2017

I worked at Mcdonald's when I was back home from university, on the drive through team and on the front counter working within a very pressured and fast paced environment. I worked at Mcdonald's when I was back home from university, on the drive through team and on the front counter working within a very pressured and fast paced environment.

Marketing Assistant

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

I created and designed packaging for various tights ranges, working with web developers to create and design the up and coming website. Shooting products and models as well as creating the content for the website and social media channels. I created and designed packaging for various tights ranges, working with web developers to create and design the up and coming website. Shooting products and models as well as creating the content for the website and social media channels.

Shop Assistant

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2014

I regularly ran the shop floor and expressed great customer service skills whilst working on the till and stocking shelves. I regularly ran the shop floor and expressed great customer service skills whilst working on the till and stocking shelves.

Store Assistant

• Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

Store assistant within a very fast paced business. Store assistant within a very fast paced business.

Customer Service

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

I dealt with customers in a professional manor whilst promoting the retail beauty business. I dealt with customers in a professional manor whilst promoting the retail beauty business.

Trainee magazine editor

• Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

I undertook a months work experience, leasing with customers and creating product placement pages using Shutterstock for images. I undertook a months work experience, leasing with customers and creating product placement pages using Shutterstock for images.