Sarah Jane Balch
Director - Digital Recruitment & Operations at Blu Digital- Claim this Profile
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Olivia Clapp
Sarah was a dream recruiter! I felt so comfortable through the whole process down to her experience and kind nature. When a recruiter is putting you forward for a job it’s so important to feel that they understand/believe in you. I always felt heard, respected and most importantly understood in what I was searching for. Sarah helped me land a Content Manager role that I absolutely love and think of her as a big part of that process. I couldn’t recommend Sarah enough!
Christina Kutscher
Sarah really helped in my search for a new role, she found one that met all my criteria and provided a smooth process. Sarah was great at keeping in touch, and letting me know how the process was developing, so I never felt out of the loop, she was also always super quick at replying to any questions I had. I will definitely be reaching out when my contract comes to an end ☺️
Olivia Clapp
Sarah was a dream recruiter! I felt so comfortable through the whole process down to her experience and kind nature. When a recruiter is putting you forward for a job it’s so important to feel that they understand/believe in you. I always felt heard, respected and most importantly understood in what I was searching for. Sarah helped me land a Content Manager role that I absolutely love and think of her as a big part of that process. I couldn’t recommend Sarah enough!
Christina Kutscher
Sarah really helped in my search for a new role, she found one that met all my criteria and provided a smooth process. Sarah was great at keeping in touch, and letting me know how the process was developing, so I never felt out of the loop, she was also always super quick at replying to any questions I had. I will definitely be reaching out when my contract comes to an end ☺️
Olivia Clapp
Sarah was a dream recruiter! I felt so comfortable through the whole process down to her experience and kind nature. When a recruiter is putting you forward for a job it’s so important to feel that they understand/believe in you. I always felt heard, respected and most importantly understood in what I was searching for. Sarah helped me land a Content Manager role that I absolutely love and think of her as a big part of that process. I couldn’t recommend Sarah enough!
Christina Kutscher
Sarah really helped in my search for a new role, she found one that met all my criteria and provided a smooth process. Sarah was great at keeping in touch, and letting me know how the process was developing, so I never felt out of the loop, she was also always super quick at replying to any questions I had. I will definitely be reaching out when my contract comes to an end ☺️
Olivia Clapp
Sarah was a dream recruiter! I felt so comfortable through the whole process down to her experience and kind nature. When a recruiter is putting you forward for a job it’s so important to feel that they understand/believe in you. I always felt heard, respected and most importantly understood in what I was searching for. Sarah helped me land a Content Manager role that I absolutely love and think of her as a big part of that process. I couldn’t recommend Sarah enough!
Christina Kutscher
Sarah really helped in my search for a new role, she found one that met all my criteria and provided a smooth process. Sarah was great at keeping in touch, and letting me know how the process was developing, so I never felt out of the loop, she was also always super quick at replying to any questions I had. I will definitely be reaching out when my contract comes to an end ☺️
Experience
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Blu Digital
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director - Digital Recruitment & Operations
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Dec 2019 - Present
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Operations & Recruitment Manager
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2015 - Dec 2019
Blu digital is a dynamic recruitment agency specialising in the digital and ecommerce space. We work with Global FMCG’s, world- renowned consultancies, Fashion Retailers, FTSE 250 Companies, Publishers, Start-up Companies, Ecommerce Agencies, Manufacturers and Online Businesses. Having been shortlisted for Best Newcomer at the MARA 2013 Awards, Blu Digital has become one of the leading names in digital marketing. Blu Digital consists of knowledgeable professionals, who are specialists within their markets. Our specialist areas include a wide range of verticles, including UX/UI, Creative, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Analytics, PR, IT and Web Development. Experience:- Digital Marketing and Ecommerce recruitment - Social Media & Content, Digital Marketing and Ecommerce, Analytics - Junior to Senior level- Business Development - P&L Management - Negotiation- Finance - budget management, forecasting, accounts payable and credit control- HR/Legal- terms and contracts- Management - Sales performance / strategy /KPI analysis- Business analysis and reporting - GDPR Project Manager and Representative- Best practice - Compliance / KYC- Project management- Contractor onboarding - Internal Recruitment Show less
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Office Manager
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2014 - 2015
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Digital Leaders Club *Powered by Blu Digital
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United Kingdom
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Events Services
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Organiser
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Feb 2018 - Present
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Women in eCommerce & Digital
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Advertising Services
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Founder
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Nov 2020 - Present
A network for Women in eCommerce and Digital Marketing A network for Women in eCommerce and Digital Marketing
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Blu Digital Strategy
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Business Consulting and Services
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Director
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Apr 2020 - Present
Our Digital Strategy arm to the business consists of consultants who have worked across various industries and can implement digital transformation and lead our remote teams to develop websites and help with eCommerce setup and review. Our teams can support on * Assisting with the pace your team and organisation needs to deliver digital transformation at the moment * Direct to Consumer * Outsourced eCommerce or Digital team * Marketplace Strategy * Due Diligence * Organisational Changes * Road-map for Growth Show less
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The Digital Network
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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Organiser
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May 2018 - Present
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The Tech Network
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Organiser
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May 2018 - Present
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The Design Network
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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Organiser
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May 2018 - Present
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RedCat Digital
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Consultant- Client Services
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Sep 2012 - 2014
At RedCat Solutions we pride ourselves on being a leading supplier of digital and mobile professionals to a wide range of companies from digital agencies to blue chip organisations. We work in partnership with our valued clients and candidates in identifying the best industry talent and organisations at all levels, through our extensive global network.Recruitment experience of :Digital Creative/Media Agency Client Services personnel (from Account Executive to Client Services Director level), Project Managers, Product managers, Social Media Managers, SEO, PPC, C#, .Net and Digital/integrated Marketing Managers (Client side) We continually register select industry specific talent that we are very pleased to be representing both on the permanent and contract / interim basis. If you are currently in the process of recruiting within any of the above specialised skill sets or are looking to make your next career move, then we would like the opportunity to prove how we can assist and produce some of the best results on the market. Show less
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Resourcing Consultant
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Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
RCS Corporate is a leading supplier of business resilience recruitment services. RCS was established in 2000 and maintains key industry relationships across business resilience. We enjoy a strong reputation for working collaboratively with both clients and candidates, recruiting from graduates through to executive level positions. Our approach involves working closely with each candidate in a way that best suits their own individual needs, as well as providing a discreet but active search for our clients either on a contingent, contract, search or campaign basis. We engage with a thorough and highly professional service with a long term focus on maintaining relationships. Recruitment experience of:Information Security (including CLAS),IT Infrastructure, Fraud, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (tech infrastructure) Show less
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MAC Cosmetics
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager-London (High Street Kensington free standing store) - MAC Cosmetics
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May 2010 - Aug 2012
MAC Cosmetics, Makeup Artist Cosmetics, was founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo in 1984. It is one of the leading fashion make-up brands designed by professionals for professionals. The brand has now developed to become a house-hold name amongst consumers worldwide. Experience: - Sales, setting and meeting KPI'S - Setting and meeting daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly store revenue targets - Weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting: KPI's and store Revenue - Administrative/Operations - Business development strategies for free standing store (Kensington account), Including local business relationships, partnerships, events and masterclasses - Sales Performance strategies and monitoring (Kensington and Kingston accounts) - Customer Service advocate - Staff development - Store recruitment - Event hosting - Make-up artistry (all in-house certifications achieved) - Managerial assistance with opening of 'MAC ON 3' (1 month) - Service based offering (Selfridges - London) Other roles: - Member of MAC UK Events Team - In House Product Specialist (Kingston Account) Certifications gained: - Advanced Cert - Lesson Cert - Fashion Cert - Application Cert - PHD Cert Show less
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MAC Cosmetics
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor - Kingston (Bentalls department store) MAC Cosmetics
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2008 - 2010
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Retail Artist/Product Specialist - Kingston (Bentalls department store) MAC Cosmetics
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2007 - 2008
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Education
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Royal Holloway, University of London
Business Management (BA), Marketing,Strategic Operations, Psychology for Management, Management Information Systems -
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
Hair- styling for Make-up Artists -
Esher Sixth Form College
A-Levels, Media, Art (Fashion/Textiles), Business Management, English Literature