Multidimensional creative and marketing professional with 8+ years of experience across graphic design, brand building, digital marketing, content creation, social media, and communications. Built a clothing brand from scratch, produced creative campaigns for a Soho arts venue, and delivered marketing for a London radio station and a council website redevelopment. Comfortable owning work independently or collaborating in a team, with a strong focus on impact. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, UX/content production, video and photo editing, copywriting, email marketing, SEO/analytics, and client/account management—translating strategy into engaging visual and digital experiences.

Cole Banton

Multidimensional creative and marketing professional with 8+ years of experience across graphic design, brand building, digital marketing, content creation, social media, and communications. Built a clothing brand from scratch, produced creative campaigns for a Soho arts venue, and delivered marketing for a London radio station and a council website redevelopment. Comfortable owning work independently or collaborating in a team, with a strong focus on impact. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, UX/content production, video and photo editing, copywriting, email marketing, SEO/analytics, and client/account management—translating strategy into engaging visual and digital experiences.

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Multidimensional creative and marketing professional with 8+ years of experience across graphic design, brand building, digital marketing, content creation, social media, and communications. Built a clothing brand from scratch, produced creative campaigns for a Soho arts venue, and delivered marketing for a London radio station and a council website redevelopment.

Comfortable owning work independently or collaborating in a team, with a strong focus on impact. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, UX/content production, video and photo editing, copywriting, email marketing, SEO/analytics, and client/account management—translating strategy into engaging visual and digital experiences.

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Work Experience

SEND Local Offer Officer at Ealing Council
August 1, 2025 - Present
Redeveloped the council’s SEND Local Offer website, overseeing design, layout, UX, and accessibility (WCAG) while keeping existing content live during the transition. Wrote and edited web content, newsletters, and marketing materials; managed social media; coordinated communications with schools, health teams, and community partners. Used Google Analytics and user surveys to improve what’s working, ran focus groups and co-production sessions with families and young people, and reported to senior management on website performance, accessibility compliance, and project progress.
Freelance Creative & Marketing Consultant at All Is Joy Studios
June 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Managed social media channels and built a content strategy reflecting the venue’s arts and culture identity. Designed graphics and promotional materials for screenings, studio hires, and events, maintaining a sharp and consistent visual language. Built and sent email marketing campaigns to promote events and bookings. Created tailored content across copy, photography, and video for the creative industries audience; supported event promotion for a 100-seat cinema and related spaces.
Bar Staff at The Queen Charlotte Pub
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Served drinks and food in a fast-paced pub environment, ensuring a good customer experience. Handled cash/card payments, managed stock levels, and maintained cleanliness and operational readiness of the bar area. Managed customer queries and complaints calmly and quickly; worked as part of a team with kitchen and floor staff to keep service smooth.
Freelance Digital Marketing Manager at W1 Radio
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Built and ran digital marketing for the station, including social media, paid campaigns, SEO, and email to grow audience engagement. Worked with radio hosts and production to promote shows and events through digital channels, writing content and producing assets while keeping a consistent tone across platforms. Conducted influencer and partnership outreach to expand reach and credibility. Maintained the station website with fresh content and delivered monthly performance reports with recommendations.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Video Editor at Various Clients
June 1, 2024 - Present
Provided freelance graphic design and video editing for a range of clients, producing logos, brand identities, and social/marketing assets using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Shot and edited campaign and social video content including colour grading, sound, motion, and platform-specific formatting. Managed end-to-end client relationships: taking briefs, presenting work, iterating to meet brand fit, and delivering final assets.
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager (Temp) at Nothingless Photography
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Managed content across social media platforms and built a content calendar for consistency and forward planning. Created campaign graphics and wrote copy, supported website template work, and tracked performance to inform strategy. Coordinated day-to-day marketing administration to support ongoing digital presence.
Admin Officer at LGBT Consortium
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Managed social media accounts, website content, and digital communications for a national charity membership organisation. Redesigned office templates and produced communications materials; organised staff events and conferences. Administered grant applications and outcomes; managed member accounts and subscriptions using QuickBooks and Sage.
Digital Marketing Manager at Learn & Co
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Ran digital campaigns, social media strategy, SEO implementation, and copywriting across brand platforms. Managed and mentored the marketing and social media team and set/tracked weekly and monthly KPIs. Managed client relationships and maintained the company website using WordPress.
CEO & Founder at Masque Clothing UK
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Built Masque from scratch—brand name, logo, identity, clothing, and community. Owned all creative in-house including photography, video, graphic design, and social media. Shot lookbooks, produced reels, and ran campaigns. Managed e-commerce store and product listings, handled supplier coordination and fabric sourcing, and supported order fulfilment. Managed budgeting, customer service, and day-to-day brand growth.
Marketing Assistant at Taxday Services Limited
June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Managed digital advertising campaigns, social media platforms, and SEO for UK and international accounts. Supported brand and client relationship management, customer analysis, and sales reporting. Maintained bookkeeping processes using Sage.
Internal Sales Executive at RDUK Ltd
November 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Managed accounts for 200 businesses, handling relationships and negotiating deals for refurbished hardware products. Met sales KPIs consistently and expanded the client base through new business development.
Head of Partnerships & Social Media at National Social Media Awards
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Managed brand social media and digital campaigns; served as primary contact for clients and sponsors through the awards cycle. Coordinated events management including planning and supplier coordination, and supported client experience on the ceremony evening. Supported sales/pipeline activities through partner engagement.
Sales Ambassador at Titan Worldwide
January 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Represented multiple charities across multiple locations, generating leads and confirming sales. Built and led a small team, planning daily activities and supporting skill development to drive performance against targets.
Store Assistant & Supervisor at Snappy Snaps
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Delivered photography and print services, managed store layout, stock, and till operations. Supervised team performance, set KPIs, and calculated performance-based bonuses.
Bar Manager & VIP Host at Various Venues
December 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Managed bar operations and supervised staff, created signature cocktails, and delivered high-end service for VIP clients. Responsible for cashing up, stock and inventory management, and ensuring venues ran to a high standard.
Customer Service Advisor (Christmas Temp) at Next Ltd
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Served customers, supported store displays and stock, and provided warehouse support during peak trading.

Education

BA Fashion Communication & Marketing (Year 1) at South Essex College for Higher Education
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Foundation Diploma, Graphic Design at University for the Creative Arts, Epsom
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
A-Levels: Media, Photography, Fine Art, Business at Rainham School Sixth Form
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
GCSEs: Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science (x2), French, Fine Art, ICT, RE, Media, History at Walderslade School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services