Carla Beard

Experience

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  Clarice House

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Gym Instructor

  * Clarice House Health Spa - Gym InstructorWhilst working here I progressed to also work in the following positions:. Membership Sales Advisor. Studio Instructor. Front of House

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  Riverlodge

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2009

  Assistant Manager

  . Assistant Manager of a busy town centre pub/restaurant. Marketing and Events co-ordinatorThis role involved me being in charge of the following:Rotas, regular line cleans and cellar management, banking and daily paperwork, stock takes, ordering andpurchasing of the stock, promoting and booking live events for the venue and ensuring a smoothrunning of the bar and restaurant in absence of the manager. I took full charge of events and venue hire and organised many successful weddings within the venue itself and the function room. Show less

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  Marquis of Granby

  Nov 2009 - Jul 2010

  Assistant Manager

  . Assistant Manager of a busy town centre pub/restaurant. Marketing and Events co-ordinatorThis role involved me being in charge of the following:Rotas, regular line cleans and cellar management, banking and daily paperwork, stock takes, ordering andpurchasing of the stock, promoting and booking live events for the venue and ensuring a smoothrunning of the bar and restaurant in absence of the manager. I took full charge of events and venue hire and organised many successful events. Show less

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  GFM

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2016

  I am currently working at GFM as an Account Executive. My main role is to develop ideas for promotional marketing campaigns. I am usually involved in all stages of the process, making sure a campaign runs smoothly.Famous for The Sun's £9.50 holiday promotion, GFM has over 20 years experience in creating nationwide promotions and media partnerships with some of the biggest brand and media titles in the UK.These promotions consistently result in increased sales and loyalty for our clients.Our expertise in promotions and media partnerships means we have developed direct relationships with leading hotels, restaurants, spas and attractions, allowing us to create programmes that deliver real value for the consumer. We are a full service marketing agency managing the campaign from concept development through to partner recruitment, database management and customer care. Show less My previous role at GFM was Contact Centre Manager. My team represented many reputable businesses such as The Sun, Sky and Jeans for Genes. I successfully managed a 22 seat contact centre that works with various clients dealing with various approaches. My skill set includes: Outbound sales, complaint and issue resolution, full customer services solutions, billing information services, information/ brochure requests, outbound customer surveys, reservations services, lead generation and appointment setting, recruitment screening, subscription & membership sales. Show less

  • Account Director - Promotions, Partnerships and Marketing Services.

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Account Manager - Promotional and Digital Marketing

    Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Partnerships

    Nov 2013 - May 2014

  • Account Executive - Promotional Marketing

    Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Contact Centre Manager

    Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Sales Team Leader

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
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  GFM ClearComms

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Account Director

  As an accomplished Account Director at GFM, I lead strategic promotional marketing initiatives for high-profile clients, including The Times, The Sun, Sun+, and Northern Rail. Overseeing a diverse team, I manage all facets of promotions, from coordinating partner relationships with leading brands like Haven and Parkdean Resorts to directing departments handling customer service, design, outbound sales, web development, mailroom, data capture, and account management. Notably, I orchestrate the UK's largest tour operation promotion, the £9.50 Sun holiday, engaging over 100,000 participants quarterly. A seasoned professional, I thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivering successful, innovative campaigns Show less

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  GoldBar Records

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Chief Marketing Officer
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  Koala Digital

  Jan 2017 - now

  Director

  I am responsible for operations and client services. My role includes developing strategies, resolving client queries, maintaining business relationships with existing clients whilst bringing new clients on board.

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  Fuel Integrated

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Account Director - Contract
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  Beyond Bar Hire

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

  Director

  As one of the Co-Directors of Beyond Bar Hire, I am responsible for all events and marketing activity. Beyond Bar Hire is a mobile bar company specialising in providing pop-up bars for corporate events, festivals, weddings and private residential events.