Russell Gardiner

B2C Events Assistant - On Contract

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Stourbridge, England, United Kingdom

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About me
Marcomms Officer at UNEP-WCMC
Education
- Marling School
  2007 - 2014
  Activities and Societies: Best Chef Award, 2011. Excellence in History, 2010. A Levels: Politics - A, Geography - B and History - B.GCSEs: 13 at A*-C, including Maths, English and 3 Sciences.
- University of York
  2014 - 2017
  Politics (B.A. Hons) American Government and Politics (United States) 2.1
  Activities and Societies: York Politics Society, York Think-thank Society. Modules included: British Foreign Policy after the Cold WarGlobal Politics of Nuclear WeaponsPolitics in the United Kingdom Political EnquiryState, Economy and Society The Labour Party and Britain's Struggle for SocialismThe Politics of Security in AfricaUS National Security after the Cold War
Experience
- Link Communication
  Aug 2015 - Nov 2016
  B2C Events Assistant - On Contract
- Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB)
  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
  Marketing Intern
- Andrews Signs and Engravers
  Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
  Marketing Coordinator
- LSX
  Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
  Marketing Manager
  *My Role*- Management of marketing campaigns for our portfolio of global events - including data, planning, budgets, design, strategic partnerships & analysis- Overseeing organic & paid social, PPC & email marketing outputs- Data-driven optimisation- Building partnerships with external stakeholders - including media, PR / IR firms and accelerators- Curating a portfolio of event banners, guides, brochures and event signage
- UNEP-WCMC
  Aug 2020 - now
  UNEP-WCMC, a collaboration between the United Nations Environment Programme and the UK non-profit organization WCMC, work with a global network of scientists and policymakers to place biodiversity and ecosystem services at the heart of decision-making.*My Role*- Delivering a new impact-focused marketing strategy for UNEP-WCMC - Focusing on diversifying income streams in collaboration with the fundraising team- Working closely with focal initiatives to improve marketing and prospecting efficiency- Delivering organisational-level training to build internal skill levels around email marketing, digital design and paid channels Show less
  - Marketing and Communications Officer
    Apr 2024 - now
  - Marketing Manager
    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024
  - Marketing Officer
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- HubSpot - Champion User
  HubSpot
  Oct 2019
- Google Analytics Individual Qualification
  Google
  Sept 2018
- Hubspot Social Media
  HubSpot Academy
  Aug 2018
- Copywriting secrets - How to write copy that sells
  Udemy
  Jun 2018
- Hubspot Growth Driven Design
  HubSpot Academy
  Jul 2018
- Associate (ACIM)
  CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
  Mar 2021
- HubSpot Email Marketing Certification
  HubSpot Academy
  Dec 2017
- HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification
  HubSpot Academy
  Dec 2017
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
  HubSpot Academy
  Dec 2017
- HubSpot Marketing Software Certification
  HubSpot Academy
  Dec 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Russell Gardiner
  York Award - Jul 2017 "Awarded in recognition of taking a proactive approach to life at university, going beyond academic studies to enhance your own personal and professional development".
Volunteer Experience
- Contributing Writer
  Issued by Fabian Society on Sept 2016
  Associated with Russell Gardiner
- College Mentor
  Issued by University of York on Sept 2015
  Associated with Russell Gardiner
- Press & Publicity Officer
  Issued by York Politics Society on Feb 2015
  Associated with Russell Gardiner
- Deputy Editor
  Issued by York Politics Review on Aug 2015
  Associated with Russell Gardiner
- Freelance Contributor
  Issued by The Yorker on Jul 2016
  Associated with Russell Gardiner