Strategic and results-driven Creative Advertising (BA Hons) graduate with 3 years of experience across creative and operational roles. Known for persuasive communication, creative idea generation, and problem-solving that delivers standout project outcomes. Passionate about building lasting connections and exceeding targets in fast-paced environments. Adept at securing partnerships, building client trust, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and using data and insights to optimize performance.

Annabel Stephenson

Strategic and results-driven Creative Advertising (BA Hons) graduate with 3 years of experience across creative and operational roles. Known for persuasive communication, creative idea generation, and problem-solving that delivers standout project outcomes. Passionate about building lasting connections and exceeding targets in fast-paced environments. Adept at securing partnerships, building client trust, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and using data and insights to optimize performance.

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Strategic and results-driven Creative Advertising (BA Hons) graduate with 3 years of experience across creative and operational roles. Known for persuasive communication, creative idea generation, and problem-solving that delivers standout project outcomes.

Passionate about building lasting connections and exceeding targets in fast-paced environments. Adept at securing partnerships, building client trust, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and using data and insights to optimize performance.

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Work Experience

Self-Employed Content Creator
January 1, 2026 - Present
Created content and social media growth assets independently, including campaigns for major brands such as L'Oréal. Developed fresh creative ideas while adhering to corporate brand guidelines. Produced and pitched creative concepts to internal teams and clients, collaborated with senior creatives and account teams to refine projects, and ensured alignment with brand strategies.
Marketing Assistant at ARU Degree / ARU
December 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered social media management, web design and SEO support, and created art-directed marketing campaigns. Drove measurable outcomes including 43,000 impressions and an 8% increase versus the previous year, and a 97% uplift in interest in ARU degree programs via targeted campaign activity. Planned and coordinated client photoshoots, managed logistics to produce visual assets for multi-channel use, and created and published a mix of video and static content to drive engagement. Analysed performance data from paid advertising campaigns to inform and optimise ad strategy, and supported website improvements by contributing to UI/UX recommendations. Built and managed a TikTok channel from scratch for a niche knitting community, owning end-to-end content creation (strategy, filming, editing, posting). Grew to 400+ followers and 100k+ views within three months by tailoring short-form video content to TikTok algorithms, trends, audio, and community engagement techniques.
Advertising Intern at McCann Health
May 25, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Produced and pitched creative ideas and strategies, supporting campaigns through strong relationship management and persuasive writing. Utilised Adobe Creative Suite tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects) alongside Figma and Canva for pitch and marketing assets. Managed time effectively while delivering under pressure and handling multiple concurrent tasks. Contributed to social media and content planning, and supported SEO and social media management activities, including creative direction, copywriting and campaign execution. Assisted with pitching and creative development, ensuring work aligned with client briefs and brand standards.

Education

BA (Hons) Creative Advertising at Leeds Arts University
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Art and Design Foundation at Long Road Sixth Form / Foundation
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

M&S Saatchi Open House 2024 (M&S / Saatchi & Saatchi Open House) - Talent Marketing and Creative Ideation
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Digital Marketing & Girls in Marketing (2024) - seminars in SEO, Creative Ideation and Strategy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
DMA Quarter Finalist, Barclays (2023) - competitor recognition
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Two + Two Competitor (2023 & 2024) - marketing research and campaign work
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Long Road Sixth Form EPQ in Animation (2020)
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Consumer Goods