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I'm Emily Ellis, a bilingual communications and digital media professional based in the UK with a passion for sustainable local initiatives and community storytelling. I lead social media strategies, create bilingual content in English and Welsh, and collaborate with volunteers and partner organisations to amplify impact from Repair Café Wales to community education projects.…

Emily Ellis

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I'm Emily Ellis, a bilingual communications and digital media professional based in the UK with a passion for sustainable local initiatives and community storytelling. I lead social media strategies, create bilingual content in English and Welsh, and collaborate with volunteers and partner organisations to amplify impact from Repair Café Wales to community education projects.…

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I’m Emily Ellis, a bilingual communications and digital media professional based in the UK with a passion for sustainable local initiatives and community storytelling.

I lead social media strategies, create bilingual content in English and Welsh, and collaborate with volunteers and partner organisations to amplify impact from Repair Café Wales to community education projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Welsh

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media and Communications Officer at Repair Cafe Wales

September 1, 2025 - Present

Lead digital communications strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters and campaign platforms, growing engagement and national visibility. Create and manage bilingual (English & Welsh) content to promote sustainability initiatives, including the Fix It Feb campaign. Design branded graphics, newsletters and impact reports to communicate environmental data and community outcomes. Coordinate media engagement, supporting coverage across BBC Wales, ITV News and national radio. Collaborate with local repair cafes, volunteers and partner organisations to amplify community stories and volunteer recruitment. Monitor analytics and performance metrics to inform content strategy and maximise reach and engagement.

Key Holder Associate at Holland & Barrett

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025

Deliver tailored customer service based on in-depth training in health and wellbeing. Support store operations including opening/closing duties, stock management, and sales. Confident communicator in both English and Welsh, aiding customer understanding.

Runner at Aston Martin F1 & Indigo Rugby Premiership (Whisper)

November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Supported production logistics for high-profile sports clients including Aston Martin, Peroni, and S4C. Managed on-site needs for talent and crew, maintaining Covid safety protocols.

Runner at The Great British Bake Off (Series 10)

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Supported core runner team during production. Assisted with set duties and shadowed key creative staff including the Director.

Social Media Officer at Tenby Museum

December 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Developed engaging content to promote the museum’s exhibitions and events. Supported the museum’s bilingual outreach and heritage education efforts. Helped increase online engagement by tailoring content to Welsh and English-speaking audiences.

English Teacher at The Mighty Roar, Cape Town

January 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023

Led a class of 38 students aged 10–11 at St Paul's Primary School. Developed teaching materials and built meaningful rapport with pupils. Gained valuable skills in time management, adaptability, and cross-cultural communication.

Marine Life Conservation Volunteer at The Mighty Roar, Sri Lanka

August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Volunteered at a turtle sanctuary: feeding, cleaning, and releasing hatchlings. Conducted daily litter picks and helped promote environmental awareness.

Volunteer at IPC Paralympic Games, Swansea

May 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014

Supported athlete logistics and assisted Virgin Media in volunteer coordination. Ensured safe, accessible transit for athletes and contributed to international team training.

Runner – Aston Martin F1 & Indigo Rugby Premiership (Whisper) at Aston Martin F1 & Indigo Rugby Premiership (Whisper)

November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Supported production logistics for high-profile sports clients including Aston Martin, Peroni, and S4C; managed on-site needs for talent and crew, maintaining Covid safety protocols.

Runner – The Great British Bake Off (Series 10) at The Great British Bake Off

June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019

Supported core runner team during production; assisted with set duties and shadowed key creative staff including the Director.