Georgina Thomas

Experience

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  Rehab

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2008

  Clothing Boutique Owner

  Owned and operated a women's clothing boutique and ebay business in partnership.Bought out in 2008.

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  Tellus Media UK

  May 2008 - now

  Marketing, Communications & Engagement Freelancer

  Tellus Media is my freelance agency delivering multi-channel marketing solutions for various clients. Helping businesses reach their target audience and grow sustainably through bespoke tailored marketing and communications services. Clients include charities, fashion and jewellery, agriculture, hotels to name a few.

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  Get-Management

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2014

  Artist Manager

  A member of the Music Managers Forum (MMF). Inspired by the talent I saw around me, I created an artist management agency. Some highlights include:Built artists websites using WordPress. Managed online presence and built their brand using social media campaigns on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and more. Organised a video shoot in Ibiza and arranged gig and show bookings. Entered festivals and competitions. Artists performed at Indigo 02, winning competition out of 11,000 acts, securing profits through organised coach parties.Regularly wrote press releases, liaised with media, controlled the digital music releases (iTunes etc.), booked launch parties and promotional events. Secured slots on radio (Kiss FM, BBC Radio Kent Introducing) and features on NME online. Show less

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  ReFrame Kent

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2013

  Tour Manager

  Secured council funding to operate an anti-smoking youth tour. Marketing, event promotion, brand building, fan engagement and brand awareness.

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  Oxjam

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  Marketing Co-Ordinator

  Brand building, marketing, promotions and campaigns for Oxjam Takeover Tunbridge Wells music festival.Social media marketing and event organising for the big takeover events in Tunbridge Wells.

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  Onesie Warehouse

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  Founder

  Operated and sold an online onesie retail store, selling onesies worldwide. The leading company for bespoke team onesies. Partnering with key charities such as JDRF and Folly Wildlife to offer donations for each Onesie sold.

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  UNSIGNED MUSIC AWARDS LTD

  Oct 2014 - May 2018

  Co-founder & COO

  Chief Operations Officer and part shareholder for music technology start up company. Event management included an event at the Troxy for unsigned artists and music industry hosted by Laura Whitmore (Love Island) and Chris Stark (Radio 1) airing on Sky Arts.Monthly music event creation, promotion and marketing (artist and venue booking and management, ticketing)Responsible for content creation, website updates, social media, newsletter, industry partnerships (British Airways, Live Nation, Ticketmaster) sponsorships, and artist opportunities.Creation of technology apps for unsigned artists.Business development. Show less

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  Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

  Dec 2016 - May 2023

  Councillor

  Local elected Councillor serving for more than 6 years.Chair of Communities and Housing Advisory Board. Also a member of the Climate Change Forum, the local housing group liaison panel, Street Scene and Environment board, Finance, Innovation and Property Advisory Board and the local area planning committee.

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  ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Content Coordinator

  I ran a special project developing a content co-ordination system, working with ACM marketing team. Collecting tutor interviews, alumni interviews and articles for website and social media.

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  Tilhill Forestry

  May 2018 - now

  Marketing Manager

  A continuously evolving role in marketing with a focus on content marketing including video communications (Timber Talks, webinar creation, promotional videos, meet the team). Company newsletter design and distribution. Press release and case study creation and distribution. Social media management (organic and paid). Event management (ticketing, promotion, hosting, speakers). Content writing (website copy, interviews, articles and blogs).Other roles include: Student awards management, industry partnerships, digital advertising, Facebook and Instagram ads, Google Analytics, SEO, website updates. Show less

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  Future Trees Trust

  Jul 2019 - now

  Marketing Communications Manager

  Creating and managing all aspects of marketing and communications for the trust including the Living Ash Project. Working closely with the researchers.Digital marketing (social media, content creation and co-ordination, website, email marketing, PR)Communication and engagement with stakeholders such as DEFRA and Forest Research.Event management (webinars and in person Annual Supporters' Day).

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  Maelor Forest Nurseries Ltd

  Feb 2020 - now

  Marketing Team

  Part of the BSW Group.Managing marketing and communications as part of the marketing team, this includes website updates, webinars, social media and press releases.

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  CarbonStore

  Sept 2020 - now

  Marketing Manager

  Part of Tilhill and BSW Group. I contribute towards shows and events attendance to promote the business to the target audience. Managing university awards and partnerships. Case study creation. Social media management.Other job roles include: website updates, webinar creation, press release creation, industry partnerships, SEO.

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  University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2023

  Masters Student

  Completed MSc in Sustainable Development (2 years). Modules include: Innovation for Sustainability, Market Based Solutions: Pitfalls and Possibilities, Policy Analysis, Understanding the Policy Making Process, Science, Technology and Innovation, Politics and Policies, Perspectives, Methods and Skills, Key Perspectives in International Development, Democratising Science and Technology, Decolonising Knowledge for Sustainable Development and Sustainability in Business Operations and Supply Chains.