Catherine Corrigan-Hall Acim Email & Phone Number

• Managing the web development process for the new Creative Fuse website, from writing the brief for quotations and leading on the decision process of appointing an agency to managing the agency through development process and signing off the finished product. • Planning and delivering the Creative Fuse Conference over 2 days in 2 different regional locations, with over 250 registered attendees.• Managing all website and social media content projects, ensuring partners are fully briefed and meet deadlines for content inclusion.• Managing the project’s social media channels and growing them by 100% in 10 months by being consistent in posting relevant/engaging information.• Copywriting for all B2B marketing channels, including website news articles, email content, case studies and social media.• Immersing myself with wider university agenda, for example joining the Newcastle University Business School Podcast working group. I worked on the branding, scheduling, idea generation and recording of the podcast.• Regularly reporting on the marketing strategy, channels and analytics for key stakeholders (including project funders such as European Regional Development Fund and Arts Council England).• Ensuring analytics across all marketing channels are produced, reviewed and reported on in a timely manner, with key learnings and actions implemented. • Hosting online events for businesses, such as the project’s monthly CAKE (Collaboration And Knowledge Exchange) events, reaching new and different audiences with a variety of diverse topics.• Working within strict stakeholder guidelines, yet still managing to be creative, engaging and approachable to external audiences.• Gathering relevant information from internal and external sources and making this information available to relevant audiences, changing style, tone and format appropriately.• Building effective relationships with stakeholders, leading and managing change and collaboration across partners.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director on all client accounts and ad hoc projects, proving my very organised and dedicated ability to work with a commercial mindset towards time and resource allocation.• Managing the Marketing Executive’s day-to-day workload and frequently collaborating with freelancers, taking responsibility for their output.• Responsible for all creative delivery being on brief and to brand guidelines and deadlines, proving my excellent attention to detail.• Creating, planning and managing 360 marketing and communications campaigns that involve Digital Marketing, Design and PR and executing the campaigns successfully.• Pitching to potential clients confidently and enthusiastically, showcasing the talents of the team whilst suggesting innovative campaign ideas.• Creating paid social media campaigns for clients that drive high quality traffic to website and lead to sales.• Writing, editing and distributing press releases and product showcases that achieve regional, national and trade press.• Confidently editing Wordpress and Woocommerce for clients, improving search engine rankings and connecting to Mailchimp for a seamless and effective communication strategy.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Planning, delivering and managing large-scale city centre events, such as Newcastle Restaurant Week, Newcastle Motor Show, Screen on the Green and Welcome Students of the World.• Attracting public engagement and media in events, resulting in increased investment, footfall and tourism in Newcastle.• Producing communication materials to highlight Newcastle as a destination in which people want to work, live and visit.• Managing design and media agencies to plan and deliver high-quality, large-scale regional advertising campaigns, such as Alive After Five, continuously driving results.• Creating and delivering social media campaigns throughout the company’s social media channels.• Managing the PR schedule and delivering effective PR campaigns, liaising with different departments to ensure media coverage of all of the company’s projects.• Organising press activity, from media calls and launch events, to interviews across print, radio and Television. Liaising with advertisers, newspapers and other communication networks to engender positive PR.• Monitoring and reporting on social media and website analytics, to ensure double-digit growth year on year.• Managing department budgets, tracking spending across different budgets internally and with contractors. • Presenting to internal and external audiences on a regular basis.• Providing motivational leadership and management to the Marketing and Events Interns. My management responsibilities included staff development, mentoring, coaching and performance measurement as well as strategic direction and encouragement.• Prioritising and managing a complex workload, consistently meeting and exceeding targets.• Instrumental in the success of the 2018 BID Renewal vote, in which NE1 became the most supported BID in the UK. My usual responsibilities during a fast-paced summer of events continued, whilst increasing my workload to include B2B Renewal communications.

Upon graduating from University, I started a three-month internship at NE1. During those three months I proved my organisational skills and creative abilities, which led to the Chief Executive offering me a full-time role within the team.

Gateshead Metro Centre

• Handling money, merchandising, achieving sales targets and excellent customer service. • Practical skills such as punctuality, organisation and working as part of a team. • My experience in personal shopping has demonstrated my creativity and ability to meet demands.

Http://Www.Mystudentstyle.Co.Uk

• Edited a range of fashion and beauty articles, meeting weekly deadlines. • Managed the Instagram account, selecting and supervising contributors 'take-overs'. • Through my role as sub-editor, I assisted the editor by proofreading articles from other journalists before they were published.

• Assisted on the planning and running of events. • Coordinated facilities from different departments, demonstrating my ability to quickly build and maintain strong working relationships. • Gained experience of working on a variety of large and small events.

Bachelor Of Arts B.A (Hons), English Literature

• My degree enhanced my literary knowledge as I have had the opportunity to study a wide variety of poetry, prose, theatre and film. •.

A-Levels

English Literature- B Maths- B Religious Education- B Media- B General Studies- A

Gcse'S

4 A*s and 7 A's