Kathryn Barry

Experience

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  Hearst

  Feb 2003 - Oct 2005

  Promotions Manager
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  The Guardian

  Oct 2005 - Jul 2008

  Brand Partnerships Manager
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  ELLE Magazine

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

  Promotions Director
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  Kat&Bee Jewellery

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2019

  Founder and Creative Director

  → Successfully designed, produced, and sold jewellery to major retailers including ASOS, Opening Ceremony, Henri Bendel, and HP France.→ Implemented effective marketing strategies for SEO, email, social media, press, and influencer outreach → Collaborated with the Senhoa Foundation in Cambodia to support women and children vulnerable to human trafficking → Led jewellery workshops across The Soho House Group, Kirsty Allsopp Handmade Fairs, and private classes, fostering creativity and building brand awareness. Show less

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  Twin Factory

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2021

  Commercial Director

  → Developed strategic brand campaigns with top-tier brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Fendi, Liberty, Kenzo, Katherine Hamnett, and Top Shop to produce compelling print, film, and digital campaigns.→ Successfully curated and executed high-profile global events that showcased the brand's unique vision.

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  John Brown

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

  Consultant (Strategy, Partnerships and Special Projects)
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  The Guardian

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  Brand Partnerships - Maternity cover

  Maternity cover

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  Iris Worldwide

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  Consultant (Partnerships and Special Projects)
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  Twin Studio

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2021

  Business & Client Director

  → Built a successful 360 brand content creation agency specialising in global fashion & beauty campaigns.→ Implemented efficient systems, processes, and procedures across all areas of the business.→ Client roster Superdry, Whistles, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Next, Grand Brulot, and Browns East.

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  Creative Mentor Network

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Mentor
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  The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2023

  Project Manager (Content creation, development and management)

  Curated and produced Dr Meichenbaum's (one of the esteemed founders of CBT therapy) lifetime work in psychotherapy into a diploma course - including 30 extensive handouts (1500+ pages, worksheets, 30 + hours of video content, and additional resources) elevating the program's credibility and impact.

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  Limitless You

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2024

  Director of Strategy and Transformation

  Led the brand, communication, and marketing strategy directing creative, client, and operations. The key focus on digital transformation and growth through client, creative, experience, and team to drive results.

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  THE DEMATERIALISED

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Business Operations Consultant
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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Jan 2024 - now

  Freelance Project Lead (Development, Special Projects, Website, Advertising)

  Working on various projects in Development, Special Projects, Websites, and Advertising.