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United Kingdom

Needham Market, England, United Kingdom

- Acts as an in-house marketing manager for a wide range of clients, leading the planning of commercially focused digital marketing strategies.- Builds and maintains strong client relationships, working closely with consultants and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery. - Responsible for clear communication, managing client expectations, and providing regular performance tracking, reporting, and optimisation insights to drive measurable business growth.

United Kingdom

- Hula With Abs provides innovative hula hoop fitness classes.- Leads all business operations, including marketing, client engagement, website management, and budget control, showcasing strong organisational and multitasking abilities.- Utilises marketing expertise to build a strong brand presence through social media and local partnerships, increasing awareness and client retention.- Featured in BBC Radio Suffolk, local and national press, and at CarFest South, elevating brand visibility on a regional and national scale.- Collaborated with Hula Dancercise to enhance their global instructor training programme, applying project management and strategic planning skills.

Remote

- Created and implemented strategies for content on web and social channels, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.- Led the Group’s social media strategy, driving engagement and exploring new trends.- Worked closely with multiple departments including developments, social housing, People team, and EDI, to tailor content for various business needs acting as a key contact when coordinating with stakeholders.- Line management responsibility as well as champion within the team for change management of new ways of working.

Hybrid

- Developed strategic communication plans that aligned with business objectives and drove brand awareness across the region. Key accounts worked with included: Screwfix, B&Q (Kingfisher Group) and Wickes. - Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development, and Sales, to ensure brand consistency and seamless integration of messaging.- Lead the creation of engaging content for various platforms, including social media, website, and marketing materials. Managed a range of external agencies and budgets, as well as line management.

- Successfully contributed to diverse small-medium brands across the FMCG and B2B sectors.- Proven track record in driving European marketing initiatives, overseeing new product launches, and executing impactful digital campaigns.- Adept at fostering strong cross-collaboration with sales teams and external agencies, ensuring seamless and strategic marketing execution.

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Brand and communications lead for the GlassVAC, Fontus, GardenPump18 and the High Pressure Washer categories within the Home and Garden (DIY) division of Bosch.- Developed end user communication for these ranges for use across EMEA markets. - Collaborated cross functionally with BSH and AA divisions of Bosch as part of the GlassVAC product launch. - Effective agency management for photography and videography, centrally run social media, PR and influencer campaigns, POS and graphic design for artwork.- Managed >£1 million marketing budget, including pitching and reporting. - Market visits and close collaboration with Regional Account Managers.

Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Product marketing for Bosch Home and Garden (DIY) EMEA.- Responsible for the product marketing of all High Pressure Washer accessories, including new launches into this category. (Launch packages, how to guides, e-commerce content, packaging, photography and product videos.)- Grew awareness of the accessories category which resulted in +100% sales growth across EMEA. - Confidently presented at board meetings, sales events and to key customers across Europe. - Lead the student recruitment and coached new members of the department.

Business Management (In-Company) First Class

Level 7, Strategic Management And Leadership

Diploma In Professional Marketing

Currently undertaking the CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing - Digital Customer Experience - Marketing Digital Strategy - Commercial.

Module Abroad (Thinking, Leading, Managing Strategically)

Studied in Madrid as part of final year Thinking, Leading and Managing Strategically module. - Attended a detailed tour of the El Corte.

Applied Business Studies (A*), Sociology (A*), English Literature (A)

Peer Mentor, NUS Committee Member, Local Community Ambassador, Senior Spoken English Finalist

11 Subjects Including English Language (A) And Maths (A)

NVQ Level 2 in Young Enterprise, The Ecclesbourne Emeralds Cheerleading Squad, Form Representative