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Kingsbridge, Gb

Exeter, United Kingdom

Based near Exeter, the Greendale Group comprises a selection of diverse businesses within the farming, fishing and food retail sectors. As well as the award-winning Greendale Farm Shop, the Group also operates Waterdance Fishing, the largest fishing fleet in south-west England. As the Greendale Group’s first-ever marketeer, my primary roles and responsibilities include:o Creating and implementing marketing strategies, budgets and plans for each businesso Reporting to the board… Show more Based near Exeter, the Greendale Group comprises a selection of diverse businesses within the farming, fishing and food retail sectors. As well as the award-winning Greendale Farm Shop, the Group also operates Waterdance Fishing, the largest fishing fleet in south-west England. As the Greendale Group’s first-ever marketeer, my primary roles and responsibilities include:o Creating and implementing marketing strategies, budgets and plans for each businesso Reporting to the board, delivering informative and engaging marketing presentations.o Leading, managing and mentoring directors and managers to achieve objectives.o Building a successful and highly motivated marketing department.o Devising and implementing new branding for each company.o Responsibility for creative control and final sign-off, in accordance with brand guidelines.o Responsibility for all content marketing and creative output.o Full responsibility for all company websites, establishing digital solutions to support company objectives, including e-commerce stores, booking engines and apps.o Responsibility for all online and offline marketing activities and for evaluating all campaign results.o Leading role in establishing a Charity Committee set up to support local charities and relevant community groups. Show less

Devon

In 2009 I established my own marketing consultancy, snork digital. As a consultant, I created in-depth marketing and digital strategies; implemented marketing plans; and provided general e-commerce and marketing support. I adopted a collaborative and analytical approach, working closely with key stake holders to understand each business and identify opportunities. Clients have included Jay's Aim, Thrive, Nkuku, Naturalmat, Pashley Cycles, Peregrine Clothing, Greendale Group and Whistlefish… Show more In 2009 I established my own marketing consultancy, snork digital. As a consultant, I created in-depth marketing and digital strategies; implemented marketing plans; and provided general e-commerce and marketing support. I adopted a collaborative and analytical approach, working closely with key stake holders to understand each business and identify opportunities. Clients have included Jay's Aim, Thrive, Nkuku, Naturalmat, Pashley Cycles, Peregrine Clothing, Greendale Group and Whistlefish Galleries. Show less

Bristol

Gibe is an award-winning digital agency, specialising in developing ecommerce and content-managed solutions. As a member of the company’s management team, my main roles and responsibilities included developing and refining the company’s proposition, with a view to focusing on e-commerce specialism; establishing and implementing a new marketing strategy; providing e-commerce and marketing consultancy for Gibe’s current clients; and heading up new business activities, acquiring exciting new… Show more Gibe is an award-winning digital agency, specialising in developing ecommerce and content-managed solutions. As a member of the company’s management team, my main roles and responsibilities included developing and refining the company’s proposition, with a view to focusing on e-commerce specialism; establishing and implementing a new marketing strategy; providing e-commerce and marketing consultancy for Gibe’s current clients; and heading up new business activities, acquiring exciting new brands for the company’s portfolio. Show less

Salcombe, Devon

A fashion retail business, Quba & Co has 15 established stores and a successful e-commercedepartment. As a senior manager, my roles, responsibilities and achievements included:o Managing the marketing department, including budget control, all marketing activities and customer service.o Developing and implementing a tactical and creative annual marketing plan.o Developing and implementing e-commerce website, which became main sales channel.o Managing all third-party… Show more A fashion retail business, Quba & Co has 15 established stores and a successful e-commercedepartment. As a senior manager, my roles, responsibilities and achievements included:o Managing the marketing department, including budget control, all marketing activities and customer service.o Developing and implementing a tactical and creative annual marketing plan.o Developing and implementing e-commerce website, which became main sales channel.o Managing all third-party suppliers, including warehouse, digital, marketing and PR agencies.o Collaborating with the Head of Design and Merchandising to ensure successful collections.o Responsibility for brand events, securing celebrity/personality endorsements for the brand.o Responsibility for all content marketing and creative output.o Winning the National BT Retail Week E-commerce Innovation Award in 2013 for Quba’s ‘Customise Your Own’ online service. Show less

The Gro Company designs, manufactures, and distributes nursery products in the UK and overseas. I played a key role in the growth of the company and its product range, and also helped to raise awareness about ‘sudden infant death syndrome’ via the website, product packaging and marketing materials. Initially employed as an E-marketing Manager, I progressed to Head of Ecommerce and then Head of Marketing. My roles, responsibilities and achievements included:o Developing, implementing and… Show more The Gro Company designs, manufactures, and distributes nursery products in the UK and overseas. I played a key role in the growth of the company and its product range, and also helped to raise awareness about ‘sudden infant death syndrome’ via the website, product packaging and marketing materials. Initially employed as an E-marketing Manager, I progressed to Head of Ecommerce and then Head of Marketing. My roles, responsibilities and achievements included:o Developing, implementing and managing the overall marketing strategy and plans. o Supporting the growth of the brand in international markets.o Management of the company’s mail order business – Bump to 3.o Management of all third-party suppliers, including call centres, warehouse, digital, marketing and PR agencies.o Responsibility for purchasing and merchandising all third-party product.o Establishing a successful online range of exclusive Grobag products.o Raising awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), providing advice on safer sleep for babies. Show less

Wimbledon, London

Based in London, Sportcal was one of the first companies to develop a profitable online service using the internet as a cost-effective means of providing information globally. During my six years at Sportcal, I progressed from Research Executive to Director. I managed the company’s largest and most prestigious customers, including Sky Sports, BBC, ESPN, Eurosport and Fox Sports, and took on a six-month placement in the US to increase brand awareness and customer base.