Mark Walker

Experience

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  Sanctuary Personel - Ipswich

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

  Marketing Assistant

  After my time at Sixth Form I decided to take a gap year out to put the theory I had learned in to practice, as a result I decided to take a NVQ in Business and Administration. This employment was at a specialist recruitment agency in my home town, Ipswich. The role included liaising with applicants and in-house consultants to provide and maintain a steady supply of candidates. My duties also included marketing activities, such as updating their website and database, working on marketing material such as newsletters and emails, and finally maintaining their social media. Show less

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  Detectortesters

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Marketing & Design Assistant

  This role was part of a small marketing team, consisting of two people, managing the marketing demands of a global company. This role allowed me to gain great experience in to the field, as the small nature of company allowed me to gain insight of many marketing decisions allowing me to get to be involved in all manner of marketing activities, including:Creating and designing the company newsletters (both external and internal), liaising with website designers and assisting in designing web pages, writing the content of case studies and web pages, helping to create promotional material (posters, emails and pull-ups), redesigning all outgoing material,liaising with animators (including writing the brief and the script), attending site visits to create case studies and take photos, database duties and general office duties, the creation and up keep of social media website as well as the planning and organisation of trade shows for the company.I was also heavily involved in the planning, building and presenting at a large event at the London Excel centre. I helped assist in all the planning of the event, also creating presentations for our speakers and our stand. I also documented the event with videos, photos and live tweets to help drive engagement with our stand. After a position opened up in the company, I began to be more heavily involved with the graphics and design for the organisation. Where I did a redesign of the companies catalogues, case studies and brochures. I also aided in the creation and editing of product and warning labels for a new product. Which all gave the brand the fresh and clean look it was looking for. Show less

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  CE Marketing Group Ltd

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Marketing Assistant

  CE Media is a cutting-edge business publishing and events company that showcases the very best of entrepreneurial Britain.Our flagship magazine Elite Business profiles the start-ups and business leaders that are driving forward British enterprise, keeping readers in tune with the industry trends and developments that could help deliver commercial success. Following the success of Elite Business Magazine, in 2014 we launched the Elite Business Event - Elite Business Live is taking place on the 1st/2nd March 2017 at the ExCel in London. Show less

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  Burrows

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

  Assistant Digital Producer

  Support the overall generation of online configurator content used for marketing campaigns,and maintaining content through a content management system. Provide an accurate andefficient service to Burrows and our clients by analysing, assembling and maintaining data(primarily vehicle specifications) and ensuring content is product and market correct.

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  Seckford Wines Limited

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  IT Manager
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  Bluebird Care Colchester & Tendring and Braintree & Uttlesford

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Marketing Manager

  · Website Management – maintain and update both microsites using a CMS with regular content and news items, for both offices – each have a customer and careers focused microsite. You will also need to liaise with our recruitment team in ensuring Job Vacancies are up to date.· Social Media – manage all social media platforms, with a target to boost engagement in the local area. Monthly reporting on engagement levels and managing any Social Media Advertising.· Online listings – manage a range of online directory listings, ensuring information is up to date.· Reporting – Regular Google Analytics reporting and looking at, what’s working, what’s not, why and how could it be improved. The same for SEO and Social Media.· Video – gathering video content, creating short-form video content and championing UGC.· Events & Networking – Organise local events such as recruitment drives and customer events, with a focus on social media posting to boost awareness. On Top of this, it will be your responsibility to network in the local community – building up brand awareness in areas that are hard to reach for standard marketing.· Targeted Campaigns –target high end homes via local businesses, groups and associations linked to this targeted audience.· Teamwork – it’s important that this role works alongside our national and central team to make sure we’re making the most of the tools available to us at a local level.· Newsletters – design and produce both internal and external newsletters.· Brand awareness – organising leaflet drops and print adverts along with producing on brand materials such as posters and banners for the local area.· Management of the Marketing Budget Show less

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  Elixirr Digital

  Feb 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  Responsible for the effective and efficient handling of client enquires and client communications.The prompt, efficient and diplomatic handling of client requests relating to CMS issues and their resolution.The prompt and efficient handling of client requests relating to project progress updates or other project related communications. This includes keeping a client up to date with current progress and confirming with clients when an issue has been addressed.Management of risk (ensuring appropriate commercial documentation are agreed) and opportunity (additional works are identified, captured and paid for) relating to the Project works being undertaken.Responsible for assisting in the effective and efficient running of the Projects team’s production workload.Responsible for the accurate, effective and efficient input of client content as required.Responsible for the prompt and efficient handling of client training requirements, including attending client offices, ensuring clients have a full understanding of how to use their development as required.Maintenance of key relationships with the Sales and Marketing, Online Marketing and Account Management. Show less