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Dien Curtis

Dien Curtis

Advanced Sales Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Growth Marketing Manager @ twisted loop

  • Education

    • Barrow Sixth Form College

      2011 - 2013
      English Language - A, Geography - B, Media Studies - B, Business Studies - B (AS)

      Activities and Societies: Barrow Rotary Club Young Ambassador, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, Football, Tennis, Table-Tennis, Gym. Studied for two years at Barrow Sixth Form College, obtaining ABB at A-level and B at AS level. Achieved a sponsorship from the Barrow Rotary Club to represent the North-West of England in a week-long course aimed at developing the leadership qualities of promising students, as well as a Bronze level D of E award. Performed tennis and table-tennis at county level alongside football for the college team.

    • St Bernard's Catholic High School

      2007 - 2011
      High School 12 GCSE's A*- B

      Activities and Societies: Sports Ambassador, Prefect, County tennis, table-tennis, orienteering, cross-country and athletics performer.

    • The University of Manchester

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree Geography 1st

      Activities and Societies: 'Global Graduates' Ambassador, Captained the UoM Geography football team during the 2014/15 season, Gym member. Graduated with a 1st class BSc (Hons) Geography degree.

  • Experience

    • TOPSHOP TOPMAN

      Sept 2011 - Aug 2015
      Advanced Sales Assistant

      Delivering and promoting the ultimate customer service within store to enhance the experience of customers.Going above and beyond to achieve consistently high sales figures.Repeatedly achieved above-quota responses of excellent customer feedback. Winner of multiple awards, including the in-store Customer Experience Award'.Mentor to new employees, training them to achieve promotions as soon as possible.Recognised by regional, area and store managers for exceptional customer service and brand knowledge. Show less

    • Biospheric Foundation CIC

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      Ambassador

      Achieved a 1st class grade for my dissertation which focused on testing existing indoor farming techniques to evaluate their effectiveness at providing sustainable food solutions in the 21st century. The project, situated at the Biospheric Foundation, involved analysing the differences between aeroponic, hydroponic and aquaponic systems, after which the results were circulated within the company to aid best-practice in the future. The work provides the first lengthy evaluation of such differences in the urban farming industry.Responsible for ensuring the systems at the Foundation were maintained. Helped recruit and organise new volunteers, splitting them up to cover various tasks within the company.Actively contributed opinions and ideas to discussions on how best to move the company forwards and substantiated those discussions with effective and efficient practical action. Show less

    • The University of Manchester

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
      Global Graduates Programme

      Selected by the UoM Careers Service to represent the University on a week-long project in San Francisco.Held meetings with alumni as part of a 4-man team. Communicated the latest developments at The University of Manchester and within the Greater Manchester area with the aim of securing further contributions from the alumni to the University.Created group and personal reports and delivered a team presentation in front of key stakeholders once back in the UK.Companies visited include: GoogleAppleSalesforceArête PartnersSpear Point EnergyLinear TechnologiesHewlett PackardLumosityCalifornia Common SenseKoolbitResverlogixEconais LtdCraneswater Associates Unitus Impact Halycon Financial Technology Show less

    • The University of Manchester

      Jul 2016 - Sept 2017

      • Strategic Project Manager

        Apr 2017 - Sept 2017

      • Marketing and Communications Intern

        Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

    • Hive Urban Farms

      Sept 2017 - May 2021
      Co-Founder and Director

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      Sept 2017 - May 2022

      • Marketing and Communications

        Aug 2021 - May 2022

      • Faculty Marketing Executive

        Sept 2018 - Aug 2021

      • Faculty Marketing Assistant

        Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

    • Bruntwood

      May 2022 - Oct 2024

      Responsible for developing a market-leading sustainability marketing, communications and engagement strategy for Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech.Key achievements included:-Writing and working with Design Team to create our Net Zero Pathway, which focuses on an emissions-reduction approach rather than offset-first approach- Developing the businesses's sustainability proposition using clear language without greenwashing, which provided the business with the most accurate sustainability information it's ever had- Creating a market-leading sustainability brochure that communicates the business's sustainability credentials in a clear and engaging way, for use in our prospecting and lead nurture campaigns- Integrating sustainability messaging across all elements of the marketing funnel- Educating the business about our sustainability credentials and future ambitions through board-level meetings, speaking opportunities at all-staff events and written internal communications Show less

      • Senior Marketing Manager

        Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

      • Sustainability Marketing and Communications Manager

        May 2022 - Aug 2023

    • Bruntwood SciTech

      Oct 2023 - Oct 2024
      Senior Marketing Manager

      Leading on creating and delivering the marketing strategy for Bruntwood SciTech's Manchester City Centre portfolio, including key new developments like Bond and Pall Mall.Responsible for leading Bruntwood SciTech's sustainability engagement strategy across all of its regions, focusing on developing and integrating a new sustainability proposition.

    • Twisted loop

      Oct 2024 - now
      Growth Marketing Manager

      Marketing strategist and business analyst supporting ambitious businesses and investment communities to reach their full potential by embedding data and AI into their growth strategy.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Full UK Driver's Licence

    • Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)

      Rotary International
      Jun 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dien Curtis
      UK Best Farm-to-Fork Company Award Speciality Food Magazine Nov 2019 Proud to be awarded with the UK's best farm-to-fork company award, which recognises the new food or drink business that focuses on getting its products to the customer as quickly and sustainably as possible.
    • Awarded to Dien Curtis
      Manchester Geographical Society Dissertation Grant Manchester Geographical Society Jul 2015 Awarded the MGS Dissertation Grant in order to support my final year individual dissertation project. My project determined the difference in crop yields across aeroponic and hydroponic systems. By understanding how these systems deal with the germination, growth and blossoming of potentially profitable plants, some of which are not native to the UK, the possibilities for urban agriculture can be emphasised and real-life developments supported.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Football Captain

      Issued by The University of Manchester on Sept 2014
      The University of ManchesterAssociated with Dien Curtis

    • Mentor

      Issued by Leonard Cheshire Disability on Jan 2010
      Leonard Cheshire DisabilityAssociated with Dien Curtis