Amanda Dixon

Experience

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  Compuprint

  Jan 2000 - Feb 2001

  Business Development Manager

  I was brought in to help with a project of setting up an online business directory. I contacted local business, obtained information and input to the directory.

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  CALIDORE COMPUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED

  Mar 2001 - Apr 2006

  ACCOUNTS / SALES MANAGER

  I started working for Calidore on a part time basis looking after their Book-Keeping and Accounts.Calidore are a software company, who designed a fully integrated back office software solution.Duties included general accounting work, accounting support for clients and sales and marketing.

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  The Concierge Directory (Gateshead & Newcastle) Limited

  Feb 2007 - Nov 2010

  Owner

  An online business directory covering the North East of England. All local businesses were invited to add their details to the directory as a free listing and enhanced listings were also available.Working with clients with online and off line marketing and promotions*Graphic Design*Print Management*Raising online presence through Social Media*Networking on clients' behalf at Networking events.*Event Management

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  I Am You Limited

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2016

  Social Media Consultant

  I Am You Limited is a Social Media Consultancy offering training workshops, 1-2-1 bespoke training sessions and Social Media Management across the UK and based in the North East of England,Having launched in November 2010 we have now trained over 2500 North East Businesses and also manage various clients'​ accounts across Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn - always working very closely with clients' to be able to portray them in the correct way and ensuring we increase their profile and raise brand awareness.We work with clients to improve their online presence and are registered with both NBSL and Growth Accelerator - thus able to offer funding where available.We have been working with North Tyneside Council for over 12 months now and are delivering Social Media Specialist Support to New Business Start-Ups through The Business Factory in North Tyneside, offering workshops and 1-2-1 training and support.We work with clients on other areas of marketing too; including creating content for Blogs, Email Marketing, Flyers, brochures, business cards and can also advise clients which network groups they should attend to market their business. Show less

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  The Social Media Angels

  Aug 2011 - now

  Social Media Marketing Specialist

  The Social Media Angels is an online Community delivering the most up to date training on all social media platforms, via our membership group on Facebook.The world of Social Media is constantly changing, so there isn’t any point in us selling you a one-off pre-recorded training course that would likely be out of date before we even had it finished!The best way for us to do this is on a weekly/monthly basis and LIVE, so you get the chance to ask how you can apply it to your business.That way you know you are always getting the latest, up to date information from people who really know, and can really make a difference for you. Show less

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  CRAMLINGTON LEARNING VILLAGE

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Tutor

  I was employed by Northumberland Council to deliver Social Media Training to Adult Learners at the Cramlington Adult Learning Centre, Teaching:-Viral MarketingLinkedInFacebookTwitterYou Tube

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  The Business Factory North Tyneside

  Jun 2012 - now

  Social Media Specialist

  I provide Social Media Support both to The Business Factory North Tyneside and their client's, delivering a variety of Social Media Courses to Pre-Start, Start-Ups and Existing North Tyneside Businesses. I also work 121 with The Business Factory Client's helping them with more specific Social Media Strategy & Content training.Workshops Include* Introduction to Social Media* Facebook for Beginners* Twitter for Beginners* Advanced Facebook and Instagram* Advanced Twitter and Hootsuite* LinkedIn* Social Media Content and Strategy* Understanding Social Media Insights and Analytics* Content Creation for Websites Show less

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  North East Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

  Social Media Tutor

  I worked as a tutor for the NECC as a Social Media Tutor, teaching NECC members how to use LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter effectively as marketing tools through a series of short courses.

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  Resources NE Ltd

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  Social Media Consultant

  Social Media Tutor working with 16-19 year olds who were completing apprenticeships in IT and Social Media.I used different methods to engage students and work with them to understand how Social Media Marketing works and how to use the different platforms.

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  North East Social Media Ltd

  Feb 2016 - now

  Social Media Marketing Specialist

  Social Media Management AgencySocial Media Training Company teaching businesses how to manage and run their own effective Social Media Marketing in-house and confidently.Providing hands on workshops for* Facebook & Instagram* Twitter and Hootsuite* LinkedIn* Facebook* Advanced Facebook & Facebook Advertising* Social Media Content - what and when to post.* Website and Blogging Content for SEO* Social Media Insights and Analytics

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  Healthwatch Gateshead

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Social Media Marketing Specialist

  Social Media Support for Healthwatch Gateshead who are one of 152 local Healthwatch organisations established throughout England on 1 April 2013 under the provisions of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.Healthwatch Gateshead have a dual role to champion the rights of users of publicly funded health and social care services for both adults and children, and to hold the system to account for how well it engages with the public.Healthwatch Gateshead empower and facilitate the involvement of people in decisions about the future of services in Newcastle upon Tyne, and reach out to those people and communities whose voices often aren’t heard.Feedback on services is collated from people of all ages and communities, enabling us to identify trends and to take appropriate action. Show less

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  Healthwatch Newcastle

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Social Media Marketing Specialist

  Social Media Support for Healthwatch Newcastle who are one of 152 local Healthwatch organisations established throughout England on 1 April 2013 under the provisions of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.Healthwatch Newcastle have a dual role to champion the rights of users of publicly funded health and social care services for both adults and children, and to hold the system to account for how well it engages with the public.Healthwatch Newacastle empower and facilitate the involvement of people in decisions about the future of services in Newcastle upon Tyne, and reach out to those people and communities whose voices often aren’t heard.Feedback on services is collated from people of all ages and communities, enabling us to identify trends and to take appropriate action. Show less

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  Condliffe Cleaning

  Oct 2024 - now

  Marketing Specialist