Samantha Watson

Samantha Watson

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  • About me

    Marketing and Communications Manager at Bournemouth and Poole College

  • Education

    • Parkstone Grammar School

      2005 - 2011
    • Bournemouth University

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communication and Media
    • Montclair State University

      2014 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Scholarship: Sports Writing and Digital Engagement

      • Part of a scholarship programme awarded to select BU students• Lead reporter of Women’s Soccer Team• Published match reports and athlete profiles in ‘The Montclarion’; the university newspaper• Experience of interviewing and reporting at NHL team, the New Jersey Devils

  • Experience

    • Bournemouth and Poole's Sustainable Food City Partnership

      Aug 2015 - Sept 2015
      Social Media Officer

      • Assisted with the event planning of Bournemouth’s first ‘Pumpkin Festival’, highlighting the implications of food wastage over the Halloween period• Advertising of the event across social media and relevant BCP websites• Creation of leaflets and booklets • Reporting of the successes of the event across social media

    • Preston Redman Solicitors

      Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
      Administration Assistant
    • Clove Technology

      Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
      Social Media Manager

      • Creation of yearly Social Media strategies • Content creation in line with industry trends• Built YouTube account to 66,000+ subscribers• Led on all social media platforms, encompassing Instagram, Facebook and Twitter• Video recording and editing• Weekly company blog posts

    • NMS Infrastructure Limited

      Mar 2020 - Oct 2023
      Communications Assistant

      • Production and delivery of project and company-wide communications strategies• Management of individuals based in the UK and Africa • Communication of all company, project and CSR activities on international contracts totaling over $1billion• Content creation for websites, newsletters, and social media platforms • Website creation and maintenance for company and projects • Co-ordination of marketing materials, including press releases, stakeholder booklets and banners• Creation and development of project video teasers Show less

    • Liverpool Football Club

      Oct 2023 - Feb 2024
      Communications and Knowledge Associate

      • Production and distribution of communications from LFC to fans• Development of a club 'Tone of Voice' for supporter communications• Content creation, as well as graphic design for web and email templates• Tracking and analysis of the impact of all communications and content

    • Bournemouth and Poole College

      Feb 2024 - now
      Marketing and Communications Manager

      • Creation and implementation of comprehensive Marketing and Communication strategies• Management of six Marketing and Communications staff • Management of College marketing materials and communication activities, including branding, campaigns, online, events, media relations and school liaison• Editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all publications • Lead on special projects, including special events, rebranding and campaigns • Development and co-ordination of programmes to assist departments in the marketing and positioning of their strategies • Development of short and long-term budgeting plans Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FA Level One in Coaching Football

      The Football Association
      Oct 2019
    • Become an Expert Brand Manager

      Sprinklr
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Google Analytics for Beginners

      Google Digital Garage
      Jan 2024
    • Manage Brand Reputation

      Sprinklr
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Marketing Manager Pro

      Sprinklr
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Google Digital Garage
      Mar 2022