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Forest Row, England, United Kingdom

Forest Row, England, United Kingdom

Forest Row, England, United Kingdom

Horsham

At Mobile Content Management Solutions, I was the Marketing Manager reporting to the Head of Marketing and responsible for implementing marketing communications for the business.General responsibilities:► Managing multiple websites via Wix platform, overseeing and creating a new website ultilising WordPress and Divi in order to increase traffic through effective search engine optimisation, improve user experience and increase inbound leads. ► Optimising Google Ads campaigns and relevant website landing pages. ► Responsible for managing presence at global events from the organisation and planning through to the design of shell scheme graphics, installing on-site and management of specific website event landing pages. ► Redesign of all printed marketing collateral using the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite.▷ MCM Solutions exist to help solve the security challenges of the 21st century. They are the creators of the Detego® Unified Forensics Platform, an end-to-end digital forensics suite which is used by Elite Military, Intelligence Agencies, Police units and enterprises around the world.

At Evolution Capital, I was responsible for creating and implementing the organisation’s marketing communications plan, managing events and designing marketing collateral.General responsibilities:► Creating and implementing a marketing plan.► Responsible for managing the yearly event plan, ensuring all events ran smoothly and were well attended.► Utilising the resident customer relationship management system to report on data, send targeted emails and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.► Design of marketing collateral for both offline and online purposes using the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite of software.► Updating the company website through the use of the content management system.► Producing well written and compelling copy for use in case studies and press releases.▷ Evolution Capital is a leading mid-market corporate finance boutique exclusively serving the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors, operating in the UK and internationally. They advise management teams, shareholders and private equity, privately owned and publicly listed businesses on M&A transactions and capital raisings.

West Sussex

As a 5-9 freelancer I provided affordable marketing and design support to small businesses and individuals who did not have the budget to go to a full service agency. ► Marketing SupportWith over 10 years of experience in multiple industries, I can provide support in all areas of marketing. Assisting in delivering a consistent message across all chosen channels as much or as little as required. ► Graphic Design SupportProficient in the Adobe software packages InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Through Creative Cloud membership, I can provide design support seeing your print and online projects from concept right through to completion.[www.behance.com/stephenkidd]

Littlehampton

At Thermotor I was a Marketing & Business Development Executive reporting directly to the Sales Director and responsible for implementing all marketing communications for the organisation.General responsibilities:► Managing the Google Adwords account for the business, using best practice to maximise enquiries and return on investment from a monthly budget of £500.► Managing all elements of Thermotor’s presence at industry events from design through to implementation and attendance.► Utilising MailChimp to send newsletters and using its automation service to support sales processes.► Responsible for redesigning sales and marketing processes to help improve conversions and customer experience.▷ Thermotor were long established suppliers to the UK Highways Industry, delivering proven expertise in the design and manufacture of variable message traffic signs and associated infrastructure equipment.

West Sussex

At MWD Advisors I was responsible for managing and implementing MWD’s marketing strategy, specifically coordinating communications with clients, research subscribers, the media, partners and other communities of interest. General responsibilities:► Updating the company website through the use of Adobe Dreamweaver and WordPress ► Managing social media accounts and considering strategy for organic and sponsored content► Using MailChimp alongside Zoho CRM to deploy email marketing campaigns and newsletters ► Utilising elements of the Abode Creative Suite to design and format reports for digital distributionAchievements:► Successfully designed and implemented a new report format making MWD's all important research clearer, more comfortable to read and more in line with their brand style. ► Jumped out of my comfort zone by acting as moderator for a number of MWD's live webinars.▷ MWD Advisors is a specialist analyst advisory firm which provides practical, independent industry insights to C-level executives and professionals in the fields of business analytics, business process management, and digital collaboration who are working to drive change with the help of technology. Their approach combines flexible, pragmatic mentoring and advisory services, built on a deep industry best practice and technology research foundation.

Horsham, West Sussex

During my time at Global 4 Communications I was a Marketing Executive reporting directly to the Managing Director and responsible for implementing their marketing strategy. I provided ideas and advice on how best to reach target audiences, how to improve marketing processes and how to measure the success of campaigns.Achievements:► Designed and implemented a set of brand guidelines in order to ensure consistent use of the company logo across all channels.► Development of an interactive process map document, in order to present relevant company procedures for ISO 9001 compliance assessment.▷ Global 4 Communications is a nationwide company which specialises in the delivery of tailored telecoms solutions to a wide range of businesses. They specialise in supplying NEC telephone systems, lines and calls, data solutions and mobile contracts.

Horsham, West Sussex

Whilst at Eurovia I was an Executive reporting directly to the Marketing Manager. I was responsible for assisting in the coordination and development of marketing strategy for the entire Eurovia and Ringway (UK) Group including its joint venture companies and subsidiaries, from managing corporate websites and the company’s Intranet (NEVA) to coordinating all internal graphic design requirements and assisting in event management. Responsible for managing the department in the absence of the Marketing Manager.General responsibilities:► Updating Eurovia UK's multiple websites through the use of Adobe Dreamweaver, WordPress, Joomla and other bespoke agency content management systems.► Assisting in planning and managing internal and external events, as well as attendance at trade exhibitions. ► Using the Adobe Creative Suite to design and manage production of marketing collateral across the group.► Assisiting with Public Relations and Crisis Communications.Achievements:► Development of a new branded company Intranet in collaboration with Eurovia’s French headquarters. Managed ongoing content with regional coordinators, rolling out a training programme across the group and developed ongoing ideas for adoption and engagement.► Designed and managed an internal communications campaign for Eurovia UK's employee survey which in turn helped to create record response rates within the group. ▷ Eurovia UK are one of the leading highway infrastructure and maintenance companies working throughout the United Kingdom.

Horsham

Whilst maintaining my role of Marketing Executive at Eurovia / Ringway; I assisted the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) VINCI Ringway Bid Team in the production of high quality submissions and associated documentation to support the London Borough of Hounslow and Isle of Wight Highways PFI opportunities.► In 2012 the team gained preferred bidder status for both Hounslow and Isle of Wight PFI opportunities securing approximately £1.6bn worth of contracts over 25 years.

Worthing

For a distributor and manufacturer of scientific and medical instrumentation - At Southern Scientific I was responsible for coordinating all aspects of marketing communications strategy, from the development of product catalogues and other sales literature as well as print media advertising, to the organisation of all Public Relations and Press activities either through the companies external PR agency or direct with relevant channels. My other general duties included the updating of records on the company’s CRM system ‘Prospect’ and its stock management system ‘Pegasus Opera’ as well as basic photography and website updates.Key achievements:► Design and implementation of a marketing communication procedures manual to help insure that the company's marketing strategy was carried out effectively and consistently. ► Successfully managed internal and external resources to implement a new company website.▷ Southern Scientific is a specialist supplier of radiation detection equipment for the Nuclear, Medical, Security, Defence, Industrial & Research sectors.

Worthing

Responsible for the administration behind the company’s two key databases as well as computer maintenance and network tasks. Other duties included answering sales calls and general office tasks.

Worthing

Solely responsible for controlling the stores ‘store stock management’ computer system, which directly managed product availability and stock levels. Along with other store management duties. In charge of a team of four people to ensure that stock was available and well presented to customers.Key achievements:► Successful completion of Somerfield's Fast Track Department Managers course, which included elements of health and safety, management and customer service.► Successfully increased store product availability from a low of 94% to a high of 97.5% over an initial six-week period.

Worthing

Responsible on a shift basis for the running of the store’s checkout line, which consisted of anything between two and seven members of staff. As well as handling general customer enquiries.

Worthing

General store assistant and checkout operator.

Southampton

General assistant in the Operations Department of a catering equipment supplier, duties included data entry onto the company's databases and follow up telephone calls to customers regarding payment and delivery particulars.