Ellen Smith

Experience

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  Blogger Blogspot

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2017

  Blogger

  I currently write and run my own blog at http://fishnetsxd.blogspot.ie . The blog focuses on mainly topics of lifestyle and travel. I generate my own content, write blogposts and utilise social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Bloglovin' to promote my content and interact with other bloggers. Another element of my blog involves dealing with administration, emails and PR people from various companies when it comes to sponsored content. Some of the companies that I've written sponsored posts for include DressLink and StyleWe. Show less

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  UCD French Soc

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Public Relations Officer

  From September 2015 until May 2016 I served as the Public Relations Officer for UCD French Soc. Most of what my role entailed was being present and participating in team meetings, event planning, poster and digital content design and organisation, devising strategies to gain following on the UCD French Society's Facebook and Twitter pages, updating both the Twitter and Facebook social media pages with enticing and engaging content to encourage student involvement in the society.

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  Agri Aware

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  Social Media, Marketing and Events Intern

  From January 2017 until October 2017 I did my Professional Work Experience for my Bachelor degree with Agri Aware. My duties and responsibilities included the following: - Involvement with Agri Aware's social media, including running social media campaigns, composing innovative, engaging and creative social media posts on both Twitter and Facebook to fufill Agri Aware's mission statement to educate the general public on the agri-food industry in Ireland- Involvement composing blog post updates on Agri Aware's website to advertise events we may have been present at etc. - Involvement organising registrations for large events and some of Agri Aware's initiatives such as Incredible Edibles, Farm Walk and Talk, and Bloom- Involvement in the organisation, planning and running of certain events including launches and other events at Family Farm developed by Agri Aware and Dublin Zoo, Farm Walk and Talk, Bloom, Tullamore Show, Dublin Horse Show, National Ploughing Championships etc. - Involvement and participation in Agri Aware team meetings when necessary. During meetings I proposed ideas, listened to suggestions etc. - General office duties including answering phones to deal with queries from schools, patrons etc. , completion of administration and report- Compilation of reports for meetings etc. Show less

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  Noel Lawler Consulting Engineers

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Personal and Marketing Assistant

  I am currently working in NLCE as a personal and administrative assistant. I work on a part time basis offering administrative support and I also help with the management of marketing materials etc. The following is a list of my roles and responsibilities in this position...- Management of company marketing materials to be distributed to clients etc. - Liaising with employees in London where necessary - Proofreading and enhancing documents, drawings and other materials which may be passed on to clients etc. - Organising and managing company's CRM system on Hub spot - General Administrative Duties i.e. answering emails and phone calls - Other roles where suitable Show less

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Assitant Language Teacher

  Currently on the increasingly competitive Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. I have been teaching in an Assistant Language Teacher position across 2 elementary schools and 1 junior high school in Kumamoto City. The experience of living in Japan has allowed me to grow more independent and further my presentation and communication skills. I am working with teachers who have very little English on a daily basis and I work with children from the ages of 8 to 15 with different physical and learning abilities. Show less

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  Purple House Cancer Support

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Google Ads Grant Campaign Manager

  Currently managing a Google Ads Grant Campaign for the Cancer Charity "Purple House Cancer Support" as part of a project in my Masters in Digital Marketing. Have managed to enhance the Click Through Rate through managing keywords and search ads and writing compelling copy.

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  Peebles Media Group

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Social Media Specialist

  Peebles Media Group is Scotland’s leading independent media companies which houses six B2B publications, and two B2C publications. As the Social Media and Content Specialist at Peebles Media Group, I act as the primary advisor for all social media activity across all publications, as well as two awards ceremonies, and one trade event. Since coming into the role, I have driven engagement across more than 30 social accounts on 6 social networks (YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram). I have also consistently kept up to date and reported on social media trends, and have offered training to other staff members to onboard them with the most up to date practices. I am actively involved in social media planning and management, copywriting, content creation, community management, and data analysis and reporting on a daily basis.I also assist the digital team with the following responsibilities: · Supporting the team with management and prioritising of tasks and planning of weekly workload· Work as the initial point of contact and ongoing liaison for digital advertising creative, from copy chasing to sign-off· Uploading long-form, SEO-optimised content across different digital channels· Managing multiplatform digital advertising campaigns· Engaging with new and existing audiences across our digital channels to drive growth· Providing support in processing and marketing subscriptions for our consumer titles Show less

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  8 Million Stories Ltd

  Jun 2022 - Mar 2025

  Social Media Account Manager

  8 Million Stories is one of the UK’s fastest growing agencies who boast a client roster that includes BBC World Service, Yahoo!, General Mills, Visit Britain, Blackcircles.com, Glenfiddich and many more. As Social Media Manager / Digital Account Manager, I am involved in the following: - Day-to-day communication with clients, suppliers, creative and search marketing teams- Content marketing ideation for client marketing campaigns- Working closely with internal creative teams to bring these ideas to life and devise strategies to maximise reach and engagement amongst target markets- Providing consultancy to clients in relation to social media auditing, strategy, and best practice - Offering support on community management and outreach as part of client campaigns - Analysing and reporting on client social media campaigns - Providing input into social media monitoring tool selection to ensure best of breed tool suite for the social media offering- Participation in new business pitches - Working closely with other internal teams to develop holistic digital marketing strategies for our client base - Supporting the roll out of content marketing and outreach strategies across the business and support cross skilling of team members in these areas. Show less