Jon Howcroft
Head of Sales and Marketing at Celtic Timber- Claim this Profile
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Siân Myfanwy Ashiru
Jon and I studied together, he has always been friendly and approachable. His networking skills are outstanding and his knowledge of IT and social media is excellent.
Rosamund Woodroffe
Jon is an approachable and friendly member of the WebAdeptUK team. He works well with customers and is always clear and helpful.
Siân Myfanwy Ashiru
Jon and I studied together, he has always been friendly and approachable. His networking skills are outstanding and his knowledge of IT and social media is excellent.
Rosamund Woodroffe
Jon is an approachable and friendly member of the WebAdeptUK team. He works well with customers and is always clear and helpful.
Siân Myfanwy Ashiru
Jon and I studied together, he has always been friendly and approachable. His networking skills are outstanding and his knowledge of IT and social media is excellent.
Rosamund Woodroffe
Jon is an approachable and friendly member of the WebAdeptUK team. He works well with customers and is always clear and helpful.
Siân Myfanwy Ashiru
Jon and I studied together, he has always been friendly and approachable. His networking skills are outstanding and his knowledge of IT and social media is excellent.
Rosamund Woodroffe
Jon is an approachable and friendly member of the WebAdeptUK team. He works well with customers and is always clear and helpful.
Credentials
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Introduction to GDPR
Business WalesJun, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Digital Garage Certificate in Online Proficiency
GoogleApr, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
How to Manage Social Media
Redkite SolicitorsNov, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Inbound Certification
HubSpotAug, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Celtic Timber
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Sales and Marketing
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Apr 2019 - Present
Responsible for sales and business growth. - Business Growth Award (Winner, Pembrokeshire Business Awards 2017)- Top SME Business for Manufacturing (Winner, West Wales Business Awards 2020)- Small Business of the Year (Winner, Swansea Bay Business Awards 2021)Leading a team of Sales and Customer Service staff and responsible for all marketing including:- Search engine optimisation- Inbound marketing- Paid online advertising (including Google AdWords, Google Shopping, display advertising and paid social media marketing)- Website strategy- E-commerce strategy- Conversion rate optimisation- Campaign management- Content creation- Analytics- Web design- eBay, Amazon and Etsy optimisation Achieved consistent, sustainable revenue growth of 338% since starting with the company.Celtic Timber sell a wide variety of oak beams, oak boards and oak products throughout the UK and Europe for mantles, fireplaces, cladding and almost anything else you can think of.http://www.celtictimber.co.uk/ Show less
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Marketing and E-Commerce Manager
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Dec 2016 - Apr 2019
Responsible for web design, SEO, social media and all other forms of online marketing for Celtic Timber.Managing eBay, Amazon and Etsy online sales platformsCeltic Timber sell a wide variety of oak beams, oak boards and oak products throughout the UK and Europe for mantles, fireplaces, flooring, cladding and almost anything else you can think of.http://www.celtictimber.co.uk/
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Marketing Manager
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Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
Responsible for increasing website traffic and sales conversions through search engine marketing, search engine optimisation, online marketing and email marketing. Overseeing Social Media activity accross all platforms and developing user engagement strategies. Working with the following B2B and B2C brands and associated websites: - Genpower - Hyundai Power Equipment - BE Pressure - Evopower Responsible for increasing website traffic and sales conversions through search engine marketing, search engine optimisation, online marketing and email marketing. Overseeing Social Media activity accross all platforms and developing user engagement strategies. Working with the following B2B and B2C brands and associated websites: - Genpower - Hyundai Power Equipment - BE Pressure - Evopower
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WebAdeptUK
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development and Marketing
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
Web Adept work with companies to develop, expand and generate new business through their websites. We are specialists in: • Web Design • Search Engine Marketing • Social Media Management • App Development • Training and • Consultancy We give our clients the knowledge and the tools to ensure their business can grow to its full potential. My tasks / responsibilities include marketing, product development, writing contract proposals, delivering presentations and meeting with potential new clients. My role requires that I have strong administration, communications and negotiating skills and that I am required to attend and participate in networking events and deliver presentations and workshops. Show less
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St Davids Folk Festival
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Services
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Marketing and Communications Manager
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2016
This year is the fourth year of St David's Folk Festival which is once again going to be held in the historic and beautiful medieval setting of Bishop's Palace in St Davids. I am responsible for management of the official Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages, as well as blog content, all PR, competitions and public engagement via polls and other forms of marketing and communication. This year is the fourth year of St David's Folk Festival which is once again going to be held in the historic and beautiful medieval setting of Bishop's Palace in St Davids. I am responsible for management of the official Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages, as well as blog content, all PR, competitions and public engagement via polls and other forms of marketing and communication.
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Newsquest
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Local Digital Consultant
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Meeting and consulting with a variety of customers, understanding business needs and goals, and promoting via online advertising. Working predominantly with the Western Telegraph, Milford Mercury, Tivyside Advertiser and the South Wales Guardian titles Meeting and consulting with a variety of customers, understanding business needs and goals, and promoting via online advertising. Working predominantly with the Western Telegraph, Milford Mercury, Tivyside Advertiser and the South Wales Guardian titles
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Randstad
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France
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Human Resources Services
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Account Specialist
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
Account Specialist - Working and consulting with public sector business in the South East Wales region including Rhondda Cynon Taff, Caerphilly and Cardiff local authorities and NHS businesses. Recruiting for all commerical business support positions Account Specialist - Working and consulting with public sector business in the South East Wales region including Rhondda Cynon Taff, Caerphilly and Cardiff local authorities and NHS businesses. Recruiting for all commerical business support positions
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Trinity University College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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RAG President
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Oct 2008 - Jul 2009
Raising money for various charities through events and sponsorship over the academic year. Raising money for various charities through events and sponsorship over the academic year.
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Education
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2006 - 2009
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BA, Sports and Education -
1999 - 2006
Olchfa Comprehensive School
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