Experience

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  Smiths news

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2013

  I worked in the department serving & helping Smiths News' Independent retailers in both magazine and newspaper promotions and shop development opportunities. My role:Account management of smaller publishers Assistance of the account management of larger distributors such as Marketforce and ComagVital role in achieving department's targets including procuring new clientsNegotiation of promotions and revenuePresentation to field sales team to define objectives for the independent sectorCreation of KPI reports for weekly, monthly and annual sales figuresKey Skills:Intermediate level Excel skillsAbility to work remotely with the rest of the team and managerPresentation skills both orally and on Power Point Show less

  • Field Marketing Co-ordinator

    Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Promotions and Shop Development Administrator

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

  • Supply and Allocation Executive

    Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
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  Shades of comfort

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Sales and marketing administrator

  Shades of Comfort provide the leisure industry with commercial grade outdoor development products & hold national supply and maintenance contracts with large key players of the industry. My role:Account management of Costa Coffee & Subway Franchisees, David Lloyd Leisure, Pasty Presto and Trade Association members.Procurement of new business through inbound systems from the company website, social media and phone calls.Digital marketing including social media platforms Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and Pinterest with proven increase in the company’s brand awareness & lead generation.Email marketing campaigns for existing customers to include promotional pricing using Sage ACT & MailChimp. Show less

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  Women outside the box

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Whilst continuing my role of Online Communications Officer at WOTB, I was given further responsibility in the event management and marketing of the monthly networking meetings in Bristol and Wiltshire. This role included venue & speaker procurement and overseeing the events and all personnel who are part of them.I also evaluated the membership benefits and used market research to adapt to the needs of the current member database; analysing and changing marketing campaigns to further WOTB in it's mission. Show less Women Outside the Box is a promotions and networking platform for women in business. My role was to ensure member engagement through online networking, and to keep all our members up to date with the latest business news.I used LinkedIn, Facebook, Google +, and Twitter to connect with members and associates as well as managed our City Business Clubs in Bristol, Bath and Wiltshire. I networked widely in the Bristol area and spent time talking to our members about their marketing, social media and email marketing strategies, giving advice on how to kickstart their digital marketing.Key tasks:Devise and implement campaigns across email, social media and digital content.Evaluate and analyse results of the marketing campaigns and adjust processes to improveManagement of annual festival and monthly networking clubs including communications with speakers, venue sponsors, members and visitors. Show less

  • Membership Marketing Manager

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Online Communications Officer

    May 2014 - Jan 2015
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  Business west

  May 2015 - Feb 2023

  I'm on a mission to find over 4000 businesses in Devon and Somerset to receive support through the Growth Support Programme.The programme starts with a business registering their interest for this support which is then followed up by a face to face meeting with a local business adviser. The business advisers spend 3 hours working through all aspects of the business and develop a realistic growth plan.From there, the business may also be eligible for a further 9 hours of support including an assessment of digital opportunities and financial understanding, with a possibility of looking at innovation, HR and marketing depending on the needs of the business.If you would like to find out more, or register your interest, click here: https://www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/gsp-apply/ Show less Business West is the leading independent business support provider in the South West with many public sector contracts. My role in the marketing team is to support the international trade services that we offer, predominantly through managing the marketing for the Department for International Trade (DIT) contract, and supporting the newly ERDF-funded project, Export for Growth.My role consists of:- event marketing and content creation at events (live social media, video content, blog posts)- stakeholder communications such as banks, Chambers, LEPs and Growth Hubs- digital marketing including social media and email marketing and blogs- maintaining good relationships with the DIT regional office, the local Cabinet Office and Central Government- management of PR to create business success stories for media and content creation. Show less

  • Digital Marketing Adviser (Department for International Trade)

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Marketing Campaigns Manager

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2023

  • Marketing Executive (Department for International Trade)

    May 2015 - Nov 2017
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  Cats protection

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2017

  Marketing volunteer

  My voluntary work for this charity included social media management of Facebook and Twitter accounts, plus the set up and running of Instagram. I am passionate about the welfare of animals and I enjoy using my marketing skills to ensure that cats are well cared for and find homes in the area. I worked closely with the branch and foster homes to promote the charity, bringing in donations and finding homes.

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  Confidence marketing

  Nov 2015 - May 2018

  Marketing consultant & trainer

  I help small business owners and entrepreneurs succeed with their digital marketing by providing them with the necessary knowledge and support to be themselves online.

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  Five bells inn

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2022

  Owner & marketing manager

  Located in the sleepy village of Clyst Hydon, The Five Bells Inn is a beautiful thatched farmhouse offering award-winning fine dining mixed with traditional pub classics. Home of Devon’s best Sunday roast, the pub is located 11 miles from Exeter and has a cosy atmosphere with real ales, Devon ciders and locally produced food. Whilst my husband and business partner, James, runs the pub on a daily basis, I make sure our marketing is reaching the right people & providing potential customers ways to engage with us. At the weekend, I can also be found pouring a pint or two! Show less

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  Charlie garnham

  May 2019 - Jun 2022

  Business and marketing coach
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  Department for business and trade

  Jul 2022 - now

  Digital trade adviser / digital specialist

  I help British businesses to produce an international standard digital presence online. Website structure, localisation, international SEO, social media and digital marketing. I do this through the Digital Exporting Programme at the Department for Business and Trade working with companies 1-2-1 or via the Export Academy's digital webinars and training sessions.