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Salisbury, Gb

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Marketing Manager 2017 - 2022, Brand & Marketing from 2022Discover Adventure specialises in worldwide cycling and trekking, with fundraising at its heart. Behind our challenging, fun and often life-changing trips is a dedicated team of friendly staff and experienced leaders, who take pride in every participant’s achievements. Founded in 1994, we’ve come a long way, but our core passions and goals remain the same: to operate safe, fun, adventurous trips which offer extraordinary challenges to ordinary people while providing a fundraising platform to positively change the lives of others. Our efforts have allowed thousands of people to experience unforgettable achievements, while collectively raising over £100 million for worthwhile causes.My role is accountable for establishing and implementing the strategic brand & marketing plan for Discover Adventure in line with the sales strategy and overall business strategy. Closely working with our external partners to maximise brand awareness, lead generation, conversion and the customer experience for our clients. My aim is to deliver a results-driven, growth orientated marketing strategy for both B2B and B2C market sectors. www.discoveradventure.com

- Red Dress Events; Virtual Event Assistance - Inspire; Marketing & Events Consultancy - Nunton Farm Dairy; Marketing & Social Manager- Launch Online; Social Media & Content Creation for clients- Leehurst Swan School; Social Media & Marketing Strategy Consultant

Launch is the paid media agency for ambitious businesses. We offer online advertising, data insight and optimisation services, helping clients take their marketing to the next level with fresh thinking and a transparent, strategic approach. If you need a digital marketing agency with a difference, get in touch: www.launchonline.co.uk

Wiltshire

This role was specifically created to lead and drive the digital marketing, support the marketing team with marketing strategy and combine the Events programme seamlessly with the Marketing strategy. The role has evolved into leading the marketing and events team and looking strategically at the business.Events and Marketing Manager (2 years) - Head of Marketing and Events (1 yr 3 months)Overseeing the organisation of the entire events programme; from the management of the calendar, booking of the speaker and venues, to the co-ordination of bookings via Eventbrite. Inspire holds around 100 events a year; from informal networking to awards ceremonies.Lead on all marketing activity reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for the marketing and digital marketing strategy; Website, email marketing, social media. Development and management of the Inspire website and also the Wiltshire Business Hub website. Coordinating content for all platforms and mediums including physical marketing material.Grown engagement and following on all Social Media platforms. Main press contact for Inspire; creating and issuing press releases and maintaining relationships with the press. Brand Development; Inspire re-branded from Wessex Chambers of Commerce in 2015. A key part of the project team working on the new brand. Organised and implemented a series of launch events for the new brand, developed the new website with a team at Aerian and raised awareness of the new brand on all digital platforms and in the press. Created and delivering a series of monthly seminars and workshops with Wiltshire Online and Taste of Wiltshire on 'Maximising the Internet to do Business'​ and 'Social Media for Business'.Directly managing a Marketing Assistant; assisting in their skill development and mentoring on all aspects of office life and the professional world. www.inspirebiz.co.ukwww.wiltshirebusinesshub.co.uk

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Occasional work for a private accountant as an assistant. The role included various administration tasks as well as basic accounting tasks.

Salisbury, United Kingdom

Occasional temporary work for a company that supplies audio, lighting and communications equipment for various events and venues. Acting as an office and admin assistant, ensuring clarity and organisation in all systems used within the company.

Assignments have included a variety of roles from reception work to bar work. Working at companies such as; Help for Heroes, Salisbury Racecourse, Audi Salisbury and Wessex Archaeology.

Salisbury, United Kingdom

A role put forward by Personnel Placements (temping agency) after a further interest in charity was expressed. During the time at Help for Heroes experience was gained across three teams, and therefore, aspects of the business; customer services, events and donations. Enabling communication skills to be developed further, adaptability was vital to thrive within the various positions.

Internship. Assisting with all events in the park such as Christmas, Easter and Summer half-term. Mainly focusing on the Go! Rhinos project; applying and developing social media, PR, event management and marketing skills. Experience gained in event logisitcs and WordPress. Coordinating logistics and managing artists. Working as a casual staff member for the Functions team; assisting with weddings and conferences. www.marwell.org.ukwww.gorhinos.co.ukwww.facebook.com/GoRhinostwitter.com/GoRhinos2013

London, United Kingdom

Internship. Organising and coordinating all events across all Livelyhood venues. Working closely with the PR team to grow social media. Working with the Brand Manager to help with brand growth and reputation. Created an Event Proposal structure for Site Managers to follow. Managed and grew all online event listings for all of the sites. Worked closely with Livelyhood's Restaurant Managers to ensure the set up and running of the stall at Foodies Festival in Battersea Park was a success, as well as critically analysing the project for the benefit of similar, future events. Created and implemented a Movember Campaign for all sites to follow to raise money for charity. New skills gained in MailChimp. Photographed all sites and menus for marketing purposes.www.livelyhood.co.uk

Working for a small start up business as a retail assistant. Implementing customer service skills, as well as assisting in small in-shop events.

Salisbury

Working for a large gym on the front of house team. Responsibilities covered office admin tasks to sales.

Working for a small and busy country pub as a waitress and barmaid. Regularly assisted in the event design and running of the wedding receptions and other events

Ba (Hons), Event Management, 2.1

Ran student event Born in the 90s. Dissertation topic based around women in leadership and management roles. Graduated with a 2.1.

5 As Levels And 3 A Levels, Business Studies, Communications And Culture And English Language, B, B, B

Gcse, 10 A*-B Grade