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Leeds, England, United Kingdom

With a cemented passion for marketing and experience in the food industry this meant working at The Owl was a perfect fit. It not only allowed sharpened culinary skills, through working a top fine-dining kitchen, but provided hands-on experience in promoting the restaurant. The role encapsulated creative thinking to not only design new dishes, but adapt to a rapidly changing market environment where consumers play a pivotal role in the decision making of the business. With this in mind, I… Show more With a cemented passion for marketing and experience in the food industry this meant working at The Owl was a perfect fit. It not only allowed sharpened culinary skills, through working a top fine-dining kitchen, but provided hands-on experience in promoting the restaurant. The role encapsulated creative thinking to not only design new dishes, but adapt to a rapidly changing market environment where consumers play a pivotal role in the decision making of the business. With this in mind, I contributed marketing insights, through social media and event marketing, that helped increase the restaurant's Instagram following by 25%, increasing the amount of customers visiting the restaurant which resulted in a 10% increase in sales.This most recent role has built upon my confidence and provided steps to becoming a successful marketeer in the future. But also has honed skills such as event management, social media marketing, face-to-face marketing, email marketing, digital design, communication, composure, and negotiation. Show less

This opportunity provided experience within a leading national brand, that is recognised around the world. The role provided insight into the operations of a successful business whilst encapsulating immaculate customer service to provide an amazing service but also an unmatched product. Helping retain customers but also introduce new ones.The role sharpened skills such as decision making, communication, creative thinking, risk assessment, project coordination and organisation.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Driven by a passion for both food and marketing, I embarked on curating my own food brand. I used skills that I'd developed to source venues but also execute effective promotional strategies, using direct and indirect marketing strategies. The brand aimed to create a welcoming environment where students could connect, share common interests, and exchange knowledge. Resulting in over 100 attendees, providing the opportunity to deepen my marketing knowledge, as well as enhance Adobe skills, such… Show more Driven by a passion for both food and marketing, I embarked on curating my own food brand. I used skills that I'd developed to source venues but also execute effective promotional strategies, using direct and indirect marketing strategies. The brand aimed to create a welcoming environment where students could connect, share common interests, and exchange knowledge. Resulting in over 100 attendees, providing the opportunity to deepen my marketing knowledge, as well as enhance Adobe skills, such as Photoshop and Indesign. Plus, I earned some extra cash, a benefit for any student!The experience improved and developed new skills such as creative problem solving, contingency planning, digital design, face-to-face marketing, budgeting, innovation and negotiation. Show less

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Working for the Avenue HQ provided my first opportunity and insight into the marketing of a local brand, encapsulating social media and event marketing. While increasing footfall to the cafe by 15% through effective marketing strategy, as a result building my confidence.This role provided an introduction but also sharpened skills such as digital marketing, social media marketing, event management, leadership, communication and time management.

One of my first professional roles. This role entailed email and phone call marketing to existing but also new clients. To maintain a positive relationship but also attract new customers to the business, helping increase sales and awareness of the brand.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion Marketing, Upper Second Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Societies: Art Society, Anime Society and Bicycle Society. Activities: SubzNDubz, brand and restaurant.

Btec Level 3 Diploma, Business/Commerce, General, D*D*D

Activities and Societies: National Citizenship Service, brand development, business development, marketing, branding, and budgeting During.