Ben Shimmens Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

As Digital Project Manager, I am tasked with implementing and rolling out changes to the company's global website, alongside one other developer, that benefit key contacts/stakeholders within the global and regional subsidiaries' Digital Teams. This includes creating new components within our CMS platform, primarily in C#/.NET frameworks but have recently started to implement REACT frameworks to certain components. These are to aid with the content creation performed by those various contacts/stakeholders and then communicate these changes to a wider audience with training material and sessions provided as needed.The global website is available in 17 regions and 11 languages and I am tasked with overseeing that these different versions of the website harmoniously sit together under one coherent user journey through various combinations of technical and SEO-based implementation.I am also tasked with the implementation and ongoing enhancement of PIWK Pro (alternative to Google Analytics) to ensure that business stakeholders are kept abreast of how the website is performing both globally and locally within subsidiaries as well as ensuring that the data presented to them is in a digestible format.I am responsible for the management and training on the following digital tools:- Contensis (CMS provider)- SEMRush- Wistia (video repository)I have also retained responsibility (from a previous role internally) for Domino's e-commerce system - BuyDomino. I am responsible for the 21 stores which are available to customers on a 24/7 basis and I retain responsibility for the management and upkeep of content on the platform. I have also been engaged numerous times as an SME for the platform during a transitional period where the system is being upgraded to a cloud-based version.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:Digital Marketing;- Responsible for the day-to-day management and upkeep of the Global brand website and subsequent documents portal.- Management of the website CMS and charged with implementing enhancements via coding including Razor views and C# scripts.- Project management for global campaigns, acting as the focal point for channel communication and distribution.- Develop and roll out global/multi-channel campaigns that drive user acquisition- Manage key SEO and PPC campaigns run by Global and also oversee those run by local channels.- Optimising the website with SEO and keywords to heighten the company's online profile.BuyDomino;- Responsible for the 21 stores available to customers on a 24/7 basis and in 9 languages.- Retain responsibility for management and upkeep of enhancements for the Global E-commerce systemPricing;- Available as one of the 'go-to' people in the business to advise departments/teams on the creation and on-going management of pricelists and customer modifiers. Help the Global department with end of financial year updates, across the business. Responsible for providing tools/training to help the business understand these areas better, to ensure a smooth transaction for the customer.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:- To be responsible for all content within the 18 BuyDomino stores across the Domino business. As part of The Domino Way project this is set to grow to 25 BuyDomino stores in the next 2 ½ years.Store content includes:o Language prompts common to the six, ultimately nine, languages used in the storeso The six, ultimately ten, product catalogs used across the storeso Channel specific content such as Home page messages, FAQs and Contact Us informationo Photographs of consumables, spares and accessories used across the stores- Language prompts and catalogs are updated in the Oracle system. Channel specific content is created in html. Photographs need to be loaded into Oracle before they are visible in BuyDomino.- To be the person that channel Customer Service teams, Product Managers and other employees go to for updates to BuyDomino content.- To respond to adhoc requests for store content update but also to run a periodic review process of each of the stores that Domino have, with each channel.- To ensure that new products are added to the relevant stores and discontinued products are removed at the correct time. To also ensure that each Product Managers’ range is displayed in the most customer friendly way possible.- Able to understand the interaction between BuyDomino and the Oracle Inventory module. To ensure that any process errors in that module are corrected in a timely manner without impacting a customer’s experience of BuyDomino.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

JBH Interactive provides digital marketing solutions and website creation for businesses large and small.We offer a range of services, from bespoke website creation to consultancy and assisting with digital marketing efforts.Services included:- Website creation- SEO Optimisation (both on-page and technical)- PPC Campaigns (Google Ads, Bing Ads)- Social Media Campaigns (Facebook, LinkedIn)- Reporting (Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Piwik PRO Analytics)- Technical consultancy around the setup and implementation of various Digital Tools to get your digital infrastructure harmonised.Portfolio:Check out a few projects we have been working on recently...Miller and Ward - https://www.millerandward.co.ukMARS Martial Arts - https://www.marsmartialarts.co.ukCottenham Theatre Workshop - https://www.cottenhamtheatre.com

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Si5 Spymissions is an activity centre where customers are challenged to become spies and save the world from terrorists who are threatening to launch a nuclear missile at a target in Iran. The gameplay is designed to look and feel authentic. My role as supervisor is to manage the centre ensuring customer satisfaction and delivering a credible and reliable experience for them.Responsibilities as Supervisor include;-Day to day running of the centre in highest position available-Dealing with customers both face-to-face and over the phone-Pitching and selling the product to customers achieving the best possible result for the firm-Increasing sales and revenue for the firm.-Account management with tills and credit card machine, including evening reconciliation of accounts-Managing a team of 20-25 staff including designing a rota to fit around the firm's needs-Cooking for customers if required-The ability to deal with problems at short notice and solve them with a calm and responsible attitude-Maintenance - responsible for fixing gameplay, including basic electronics and computer management-Inventory Management

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Rize is a company which creates digital content that integrates therapeutic concepts into simple exercises to help people to track and improve their mental well-being. It has been founded with help from the London Institute of Psychiatry as well as MindTech and the IATP which is an extension of the NHS.My responsibilities included the development of a marketing plan and timeline for the company, which outlined the steps needed to achieve a high rate of downloads for an app which was designed to help supplement the online course available. I also developed the first viral video for the company to be used on YouTube, to increase awareness about the product, whilst also contributing to the social media strategies of the firm. Gained a huge insight into market research and marketing plan development and how important this is for firms with new ventures or ideas.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Undertook a three month marketing consultancy project whilst at university to help Pint Please with marketing concerns.Project involved working in a group to produce a 30min presentation to showcase our ideas to our university lecturer and also representatives from the company. Also included a 5000 word written report on the marketing position on Pint Please including both a SWOT and STEEPLE analysis.Key responsibilities included; - Undertaking market research, whilst speaking to users of the product to gain their feedback- Contacting industry specialists to develop a promotional video for the company.- Contribute to the overall production of the presentation, both in the slides and the pitch itself.We were awarded a mark of 75% for the written report and also 95% for the presentation itself.Quoted by the company representative as "the best presentation seen in 12 years of lecturing"

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Next PLC is a retail business specialising in fashion and clothing.Responsibilities included:-To assist with the day-to-day operation of the office environment-Collating and checking all financial transactions in relation to store, cash and banking administration procedures-Provide the management with clear information in relation to cash and administration issues that contribute to store profit and loss targets-Carry out general administration accurately-Update line managers and advise of any weakness found-Cashing up and banking-Basic payroll/personnel tasks

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management (Ba Hons), First-Class Honours

Dissertation Title: An analysis of social media marketing as a tool for companies in the computing technology sector

A Level

Activities and Societies: B in all subjects - Business Studies, English Literature and Language, Media Studies

Gcses

Activities and Societies: English and English Literature - A; Level 2 National Award in ICT - Distinction; Mathematics & Additional.