Experience

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  Top shots photography

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2017

  Photographer and team leader

  Senior member of the photography team, providing friendly and professional service at a range of events, primarily within the equestrian industry. Consistently provided quality images for on-site printing and excelled in customer-facing sales. Often worked in challenging outdoor environments.Continue to work with TopShots at major events as a freelance contractor.

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  Kings equestrian

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2017

  Cafe manager

  Assisted in running operations and coordinating team members in the on-site cafe. Maintained food hygiene standards whilst accurately fulfilling orders in a timely fashion in a high-pressure environment. Dealt with customer enquiries relating to other aspects of the equestrian centre such as event entries and arena hire bookings.

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  Charlotte colley creative

  Nov 2010 - now

  Freelance photographer

  Freelance photographer specialising in events, pet portraits, and on-site sales. Including:- Equestrian and Sports - Dance and Performing Arts- Proms and Graduations- Black tie and Charity fundraisers- Equine and Canine portraits

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  British army

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2014

  Officer cadet

  Took on a variety of roles throughout three years at East Midlands Universities Officer Training Corps (EMUOTC), eventually progressing to the rank of Company Under Officer. Core recruitment team member in 2013, representing EMUOTC at a range of University events and relaying information about the organisation. Learned to embody the army ethos and uphold their value and standards, including selfless commitment, leadership and discipline.Assumed command roles in military field training exercises, often operating in challenging outdoor environments. Worked as part of a team to achieve goals in high-pressure situations. Show less

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  Nextgen photography

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2019

  Researched and implemented a new integrated online sales system for a well-established school photography company. Led on establishing new practices and workflows, providing training and troubleshooting systems. Devised and updated the communications strategy to streamline the sales process and increase revenue. Worked alongside the company directors to design new marketing collateral and develop new product packages based on sales and performance analysis. Recurring seasonal role as a field-based school photographer. Worked in a fast-paced environment within a portable studio setting, ensuring high standards were maintained at all times.The office-based role included editing large numbers of photos using Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom, order processing, customer relations, and associated administrative tasks. All tasks required high attention to detail and computer proficiency (Windows/ Microsoft Office).

  • Sales and Marketing Coordinator

    Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Photographer

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2018
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  Hartpury

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Marketing assistant (graduate)

  Key member of the organisation’s marketing team, taking lead in social media, photography and recruitment and management of student ambassadors. Worked closely with Digital Marketing Officer to implement email and social media campaigns, including a highly successful rejuvenation of Hartpury's Instagram profile. Coordinated and attended numerous company outreach projects and events, including UCAS Fairs and Badminton Horse Trials.

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  Rectory farm arena ltd

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Events organiser

  Instrumental in the day-to-day running of a busy equestrian business, duties included record keeping, organising arena maintenance and handling enquires. Also managed internal and external relationships with sponsors, judges and volunteers. Regularly updated the company social media profiles and website and ensured the smooth running of the online booking system. Responsible for administration and processing of entries for events of up to three hundred competitors.

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  Herd it here creative

  Dec 2019 - now

  Director

  The creative agency of choice for heart-led businesses who want to stand out from the herd.We help our clients to be unapologetically them through their digital presence with a holistic approach to marketing. From building new brands to empowering businesses to take back ownership of their marketing content. We offer Digital Training, Marketing Consultancy and Commercial Photography.