Lizzie Wilson

Lizzie Wilson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PR lead at PokerStars | Marketing Communications Manager

  • Education

    • King William's College and The Buchan School

      2007 - 2014
      International Baccalaureate Physics, Geography, Visual Arts, Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Spanish 35 Points

      Activities and Societies: Netball, Hockey, Praepositor, School Sixth Form Praepositor Academic Scholarship recipient School colours for pursuits in sports Recipient of the Wood Cup for Endeavour in Sport 2014Recipient of award for Best Overall Contribution to School

    • University of York

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Environmental Geography 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Events Officer for Langwith College STYC (Second and Third Year Contact), 2 years Netball Club Merchandise Officer Modules included, amongst others: Environment, Development and Society; Land Use Change and Management: perspectives from agriculture and forestry; Ecological Principles for the Environment; Environmental Assessment and Planning; Biodiversity and Society; Environmental PoliticsFor my dissertation, I completed a field project exploring the factors affecting the Invasive Non-Native Species of Ramsey Pier, Isle of Man. I spent time collecting data relating to the INNS Pacific Oyster and… Show more Modules included, amongst others: Environment, Development and Society; Land Use Change and Management: perspectives from agriculture and forestry; Ecological Principles for the Environment; Environmental Assessment and Planning; Biodiversity and Society; Environmental PoliticsFor my dissertation, I completed a field project exploring the factors affecting the Invasive Non-Native Species of Ramsey Pier, Isle of Man. I spent time collecting data relating to the INNS Pacific Oyster and Australian Barnacle, how they were competing with Native species of Barnacle and Mussel and the other external factors that affected their abundance. Show less

  • Experience

    • Hopes and Dreams Nursery

      May 2012 - Jun 2012
      Student Worker
    • TT Motorsport Merchandise (I.O.M) Ltd.

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2017
      Sales Associate

      The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophey) is the largest road motorcycle festival worldwide and attracts thousands of tourists to the island annually. In the 2014 TT periods I worked for motorsport merchandise in customer sales and have been asked to return to work for two consecutive TT periods after proving to be a valuable member of staff. Valuable skills that have been improved upon during time with this company include customer service, retail skills and teamwork with other staff members.

    • Langwith College

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

      Second/ Third Year Mentor. Acted as a peer mentor for a flat of 12 first year students. Assisted them with getting to know their new environment and helped them to become aware of different support networks around the university.

      • Events Officer

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      • S.T.Y.C

        Sept 2015 - Jan 2016
    • Griffith University

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Marine Biology PHD Research Assistant

      Over 2 months I spent a few days a week assisting a Griffith University PHD student with her research into the effect of Climate Change and Ocean warming on Irukandji Box Jellyfish. I spent time assisting her with feeding the jellyfish as well as changing water in the samples and taking measurements of salinity and temperature of the water basins. The work was carried out in a small lab and the work I was doing was to assist the student in order for her to publish her paper through the university. Show less

    • Groudle Glen Limited

      Jul 2016 - Feb 2018
      General Assistant
    • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      Student and Volunteer

      I was very fortunate to spend 6 months in Australia after graduating from University where I studied to augment my degree and gained a qualification in Australian Wildlife and Environmental management. Whilst completing the course I also volunteered at the park.

    • Ormco Accounts

      Feb 2018 - Sept 2018
      Accounts Administrator

      Employed as Junior Administrator, quickly settled into a close-knit team and was soon givenadditional responsibility which included weekly and monthly payroll, client payments andinteraction with a variety of clients on the Island. Secretarial duties such as Annual Returns and other business matters. Within this role I gained officeexperience and enhanced skills within customer service and interaction as well asorganisation and IT skills.

    • Greenlight International

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2020
      International Sales and Marketing Assistant

      Key tasks included: - Interacting with and supporting international clients, responding to enquiries and maintaining worldwide client relationships - Maintaining customer and sales data with accuracy as well as manipulating that data using Microsoft Excel in order to prepare accurate reports ensuring growth and execution of sales - Work with the accounts department to issue and monitor client sales invoices - Lead a variety of creative marketing campaigns using MailChimp, ensuring deadlines and targets were met for time sensitive projects. - Particularly successful with implementing the company’s social media marketing strategy which is used throughout the company as well as offered as a white label service for clients. - Managed projects for launching two different company websites involving several departments and teams, developed skills in WordPress and Project Management. - Attend multiple industry markets each year and manage several aspects within this recurring project. These include the creation of a yearly promotional catalogue, full updates of the company website (coordinating, and communicating with, various departments), coordinating international travel, for the entire team, to the events as well as coordinating components for the stand build at the market itself.- Improved skills in creative writing and journalism by creating synopses and scripts for various series of different genres- Coordinate and attend meetings for the projects mentions - Often create simple social media graphics using online software Show less

    • BCS (Isle of Man) Limited

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2022
      Treasurer
    • Scratch Marketing

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
      Creative Design and Account Manager

      Key tasks include: - Support and work with the marketing manager to develop and execute marketing plans for both digital and traditional campaigns. - Work with clients to design and create marketing content using Adobe Suite.- Creating content schedules for clients, using software to ensure presence. - Work within the team to create logos and brand identity for clients in various industries, often guiding clients through the process from its outset. - Working on the creation and development of client and company websites using Wordpress software. - Manage client accounts and track progress of projects using project management software, producing reports to update clients on successes and failures of campaigns. Show less

    • Microgaming

      Apr 2021 - May 2022
      Assistant Marketing Coordinator
    • Games Global

      Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
      • Digital Marketing Asset Lead

        Sept 2022 - Nov 2022
      • Marketing Coordinator

        Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
    • PokerStars

      Nov 2022 - now
      • Marketing Communications Manager

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Senior Content, Brand and Engagement PR Executive

        Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
      • Senior Associate, Public Relations and Consumer Engagement

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BSAC Ocean Diver

      BSAC
      Sept 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lizzie Wilson
      Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award - jul 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasurer of BCS Isle of Man

      Issued by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on Sept 2019
      BCS, The Chartered Institute for ITAssociated with Lizzie Wilson