Kerry Weeks

Experience

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  Adecco Group

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Branch Assistant

  Reception, appointments and diaries, taking job specification details from clients, providing information to candidates, time-sheet data collection, mail shots, advertising, stock control, petty cash, post. Assisted with testing of candidates on assessment software, CV preparation, assisted and trained colleagues in Torquay and Plymouth branches in databases and word processing.Won the Westcountry Secretary of the Year while employed here with a presentation about the changing role of the Secretary as a result of the growing use of technology in the workplace! Show less

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  Majestic Tours

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Transport Coordinator

  Staff training and managing/overseeing tasks involved in arranging national and international group/coach holidays.Booking/Scheduling Coaches & arranging Departure/Collection Schedules.Booking Ferries/Tunnels/Flights/Travel Itineraries, etc.Negotiating prices, discounts and resolving scheduling issues.

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  UKDTP LIMITED

  Jan 2000 - May 2006

  Project Manager: Localisation

  Projects included manipulation of localised and multilingual documents in numerous formats; printed documentation (user guides, manuals, etc.), graphics, interactive animated movies (Flash) and a variety of sales and marketing materials for a global range of well-known companies such as Toshiba, Xerox and Motorola.Responsibilities included staff training and supervision, project management including scheduling/delegation/resource management, meetings and correspondence with clients from around the world, including some international travel representing the company, invoicing, account management, providing quotes and estimates for projects.For several years I continued working remotely for the company when I moved to the Wirral in 2002. Show less

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  WEBSITE DESIGN & MARKETING

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2009

  Small Business Owner

  Website design and development, hosting and domain services, SEO and general marketing consultancy services (on and offline), copywriting, Bluetooth Proximity Marketing. Responsible for all aspects of setting up and managing the business including employing/training and managing staff, networking and sales, business development and finance. Hands-on involvement with production of design and coding for websites, printed marketing materials, brand development and promotion including sourcing and managing outside agencies for SEO, SEM and Print. Mostly working with SMEs locally, but including a successful project with The National Lottery and larger, multi-outlet businesses throughout the North West and South West. Show less

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  Electrovision Ltd

  Jan 2010 - May 2014

  Studio Manager & Group Marketing Co-ordinator

  Responsible for planning and implementing marketing activities and strategies while leading a small team in the busy production studio. Concentrating mainly on three of the companies within the Group; Electrovision Ltd, Aidapt Ltd and Prem-i-air Ltd.Developing multiple brand identities, establishing and managing multimedia marketing including B2B and B2C via Social Media, direct e-mail marketing, exhibitions/events and sales literature. Working closely with colleagues throughout the Group including IT, Buyers, Sales and Technical departments in the UK, Europe and China. Managed the design production for the Group including brochures, catalogues, product artwork/packaging, documentation and POS, dealing with suppliers to ensure high quality results within tight deadlines. Show less

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  LiverpoolSU

  May 2014 - Jul 2016

  Marketing Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of Marketing and Communications for the LJMU Students' Union including budget holder and input into Strategic Planning; managing a team of three permanent staff and overseeing their management of 75 student staff.The Marketing Department comprised three core functions: Marketing & Communications (internal and external), Business Development & Media Sales (including Freshers/Re-Freshers Fair events) and Student Engagement (at cross-campus 'mini' LiverpoolSU locations).Establishing and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships with various departments of LJMU, such as Corporate Communications, as well as other SUs and external partners. Diplomatic and professional approach to ensure that commercial activities are successful in generating revenue, while supporting and developing non-commercial areas and looking for every opportunity to improve the student experience.Successfully launched a new student engagement operating model across campus with outstanding figures year on year, held record-breaking events for students and far exceeded sales and revenue targets by managing all media sales and business development in-house as part of the Marketing department. Show less

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  Liverpool John Moores University

  Aug 2016 - now

  • Stakeholder Relations Manager (Interim)

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Alumni Relations Manager

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Alumni Engagement Manager

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2019