George Chira

George Chira

Agency Manager

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  • About me

    Digital Marketing Manager at David Brett-Williams

  • Education

    • ''Spiru Haret'' High School

      2007 - 2011
      High School Diploma Mathematics and Computer Science Baccalaureate
    • University of Bedfordshire

      2013 - 2017
      Advertising and Marketing Communications Marketing First Class

      Activities and Societies: Enactus Society, Kickboxing Society Advertising, PR and marketing is all about providing creative ways of promoting specific products, companies or initiativesThe reason I chose to study advertising, PR and marketing degree was to look at the theory behind advertising and different strategies companies use to promote their products, how branding works, social media and the ethical side to advertising and marketing.Alongside my lectures, I am working to build a strong practical element to degrees in this sector, with a… Show more Advertising, PR and marketing is all about providing creative ways of promoting specific products, companies or initiativesThe reason I chose to study advertising, PR and marketing degree was to look at the theory behind advertising and different strategies companies use to promote their products, how branding works, social media and the ethical side to advertising and marketing.Alongside my lectures, I am working to build a strong practical element to degrees in this sector, with a focus on building up a portfolio of work and experience.Some of the key skills I am currently developing here at University of Bedfordshire are: Communication and interpersonal skills Negotiation skills Creativity Project management Ability to work to deadlines Attention to detail and accuracy . Show less

  • Experience

    • Transline Group

      Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
      Agency Manager

      •Responsible for maintaining filing systems and making sure that important documents are properly recorded and stored. Information can then be found on request from other members of staff• Keep and update records, usually by entering data into a computer, and sometimes using databases• Provide administrative support, carrying out duties such as sending emails, photocopying, filing, answeringthe telephone, taking messages, and ordering stationery and other resources• Record information by filling in forms or writing notes• Responsible for maintaining employee records such as time sheets, staff absences, pension contributions, claims for expenses and holiday leave entitlements• Maintain employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling• Coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities• Booking transport, paying checks to the employee, dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries, ensuring that health and safety, and dealing with work place accidents, • Lasing with HR and first aid if any accidents taken place at work place. Reporting that to senior manager with all the changes taken place at work Show less

    • UK'S Talent Recruitment Limited

      Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
      Recruitment Consultant

      •Visiting clients to build and develop relationships;•Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, plus their work culture and environment;•Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, for example newspapers, websites, magazines;•Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers;•Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work;•Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy;•Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client;•Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client;•Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question;•Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding of suitable applicants;•Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client;•Informing candidates about the results of their interviews;•Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidates;•Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression;•Working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, •Reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes. Show less

    • University of Bedfordshire

      Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

      -My role as a Student Ambassador is to support the engagement and recruitment activities run by the Student Recruitment Team. - I am engaged in:•University campus and accommodation tours•Helping out at open events•Delivering Student Life talks at internal school visits•Assisting with the organisation and delivery of our Bedfordshire UCAS Convention I am responsible for promoting Get Into Sport and my specific sessions•Men's Rugby•Gym (beginner)•Regiment FitnessI am doing this through word of mouth or social media. I am responsible to scan people in so we can monitor attendance and assist the coach in setting up and running the session. • Used personal selling techniques to encourage students to complete the survey.• Held presentations on the importance of completing the survey in lectures in the attempt to persuade more students to complete it.

      • Student Ambassador

        Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
      • Get Into Sport Activator

        Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
      • NSS- Ambassador

        Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
    • Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions

      Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
      Digital Marketing Intern

      As the Digital Marketing Intern for InSinkErator Europe, my role covers multiple aspects of digital and online:-Manage the company’s Facebook account under the guidance of the Digital Marketing Manager-Social media and news monitoring-Idea generation-Outreach to promote new content initiatives-Assist with adhoc copywriting tasks-Competitor research-Send product images and any other materials to sales team as and when requested

    • David Brett-Williams

      Jul 2017 - now
      Digital Marketing Specialist

      My Core Responsibilities are:- Design digital media campaigns according to business goals- Coordinate and manage the creation of all digital content such as website, blogs, press releases and podcasts, infographics, videos etc. - Establish our web presence - Work to improve our brand presence- Maintain and manage all our social media channels- Suggest and implement direct marketing methods - Suggest strategies and methods for improvement- Regularly track and get insights into competitors' strategies- Develop and monitor ROI and KPIs- Stay up-to-date with digital media technologies and latest trends Show less

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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Enactus Bedfordshire on Dec 2015
      Enactus BedfordshireAssociated with George Chira
    • Project Leader

      Issued by Enactus Bedfordshire on Apr 2016
      Enactus BedfordshireAssociated with George Chira
    • Member

      Issued by UpRising Leadership on Oct 2016
      UpRising LeadershipAssociated with George Chira