I am a creative social media and marketing executive with a passion for crafting engaging content. Over the past three years, I have honed my skills in content creation, community management, and digital marketing strategies. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing brand stories to life through innovative campaigns.

Houston King

I am a creative social media and marketing executive with a passion for crafting engaging content. Over the past three years, I have honed my skills in content creation, community management, and digital marketing strategies. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing brand stories to life through innovative campaigns.

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I am a creative social media and marketing executive with a passion for crafting engaging content. Over the past three years, I have honed my skills in content creation, community management, and digital marketing strategies. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love bringing brand stories to life through innovative campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent
Welsh
Intermediate

Work Experience

Retail Supervisor at New Look
January 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Oversaw daily store operations, developed fashion content for social media, and sharpened leadership and organizational skills in a retail setting.
Social Media and Marketing Executive at Pleasure Beach Resort
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managed social media channels, planned and created content, and engaged with the community to enhance brand awareness and interaction. Successfully led influencer collaborations and analyzed performance metrics to refine strategies.
Content Creation Apprentice at Blackpool and The Fylde College
January 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Supported content creation across blogs, social media, and design assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. Aided with content calendars, photography and video editing, and basic analytics to inform campaigns.
Marketing Executive at Pleasure Beach Resort
January 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee social media, content creation, CRM, email marketing, influencer partnerships, and marketing campaigns. Led successful website migrations with minimized downtime, produced blogs and high-quality social content aligned with brand voice, implemented SEO improvements and UX changes, and monitored metrics to refine strategies. Trained staff on store policies and customer service, and coordinated behind-the-scenes content and events.
Retail Supervisor at New Look
January 1, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Managed inventory and stock levels while overseeing attractive visual merchandising aligned with brand standards. Conducted performance reviews, trained new staff, and supervised retail assistants to ensure smooth store operations. Resolved customer complaints efficiently and scheduled window display installations. Utilized space planning software to optimize merchandise layout and collaborated with sales teams to highlight products. Created and scheduled compelling social media posts to engage followers and maintain an active online presence.
Social Media and Marketing Executive at Pleasure Beach Resort
January 1, 2023 - Present
Started with a Content Creation apprenticeship which I completed with distinction, gaining experience in content creation, social media management, marketing, web development, graphic design, and UGC management. After apprenticeship, promoted to Marketing Executive with diverse responsibilities including leading website migrations, creating marketing forecasts and strategies, producing blogs and video content, negotiating influencer partnerships, managing CRM systems, analyzing social media metrics, and implementing SEO strategies. I also handle social media content calendars, graphic design collaboration, event coverage, website functionality enhancement, photography, and editing to support marketing goals.

Education

Master's degree at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Level 3 Extended Diploma at Staffordshire College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
GCSE at Ysgol Y Gader High School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
BA Fashion Design at University of Central Lancashire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Master of Arts in Fashion Design at University of Central Lancashire
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion at Staffordshire College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs at Ysgol Y Gader High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
MA Fashion Design at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
BA Fashion Design at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion at Staffordshire College
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Level 3 Content Creation Apprenticeship at Blackpool & The Fylde College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Content Creation Apprenticeship - Level 3 NVQ
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
NVQ Level 3 in Content Creation (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services