Hi, I’m Jess Bolton. I’ve spent over ten years in social media, building and managing big, engaged communities for B2B, B2C and personal brands. I love crafting growth strategies that drive authentic engagement and meaningful leads across major platforms. I’ve led end-to-end campaigns, created video, image and text-based content from ideation to posting, and overseen product launches and influencer partnerships. I’ve partnered with brands including Disney, Oatly, TOG24, Jollyes and Admiral Insurance, and I’m well connected across the influencer and brand marketing world. I’m a collaborative, networked professional who can work solo or with agencies to manage a pipeline of ads and campaigns across Instagram, LinkedIn and app stores, turning analytics insights into smarter, more effective strategies.…

Jess Bolton

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Hi, I’m Jess Bolton. I’ve spent over ten years in social media, building and managing big, engaged communities for B2B, B2C and personal brands. I love crafting growth strategies that drive authentic engagement and meaningful leads across major platforms. I’ve led end-to-end campaigns, created video, image and text-based content from ideation to posting, and overseen product launches and influencer partnerships. I’ve partnered with brands including Disney, Oatly, TOG24, Jollyes and Admiral Insurance, and I’m well connected across the influencer and brand marketing world. I’m a collaborative, networked professional who can work solo or with agencies to manage a pipeline of ads and campaigns across Instagram, LinkedIn and app stores, turning analytics insights into smarter, more effective strategies.…

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Hi, I’m Jess Bolton. I’ve spent over ten years in social media, building and managing big, engaged communities for B2B, B2C and personal brands. I love crafting growth strategies that drive authentic engagement and meaningful leads across major platforms.

I’ve led end-to-end campaigns, created video, image and text-based content from ideation to posting, and overseen product launches and influencer partnerships. I’ve partnered with brands including Disney, Oatly, TOG24, Jollyes and Admiral Insurance, and I’m well connected across the influencer and brand marketing world. I’m a collaborative, networked professional who can work solo or with agencies to manage a pipeline of ads and campaigns across Instagram, LinkedIn and app stores, turning analytics insights into smarter, more effective strategies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Social Media Manager at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading end-to-end social media campaigns for multiple clients; developing growth strategies; creating video, image and text content; reporting on analytics and adjusting approaches; creating promotional campaigns for product launches; managing post scheduling and engagement.
Owner / Online Shop Founder at Self-employed
December 1, 2020 - Present
Building and managing my own online shop, selling my designs and generating a total turnover; establishing brand partnerships with household names such as Disney, Oatly, TO G24, Jollyes and Admiral Insurance.
Social Media Manager & Community Lead at Vira Health
February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Led social media and community initiatives for Stell ai menopause companion; developed and executed content and engagement strategies; collaborated with product and marketing to inform ongoing strategy.
Web and Social Media Manager (Maternity Cover) at Dogs for Good
December 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022
Managed end-to-end marketing campaigns, content calendar, and web/social content; grew brand recognition; coordinated posts, scheduling and engagement across platforms; contributed to paid and organic campaigns.
Communications and Engagement Manager at SASH
July 1, 2016 - February 28, 2018
Designed and executed communications and engagement strategies; managed ex-positive, body-positive and clinically accurate messaging around sexual health and relationships; led social media account management and content creation; oversaw influencer and community activities.
Graduate Business Associate at SH:24
July 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016
Participated in graduate programme, supporting business development and strategic initiatives; collaborated with cross-functional teams on project delivery.
Freelance Content Creator and Digital Strategist at SASH
February 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Owner of strategy to grow and refine SASH's service user base and improve brand recognition; managed ex-positive, body-positive messaging and multi-channel marketing campaigns; built and managed social and brand assets.
Communications and Engagement Manager at SH:24
July 1, 2016 - February 28, 2018
Led communications and engagement strategies; managed campaigns and stakeholder relationships to grow awareness and user base.
Freelance Content Creator and Digital Strategist at Self-employed / Freelance
February 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Built and implemented social media strategies from scratch for clients, creating video, image and text-based content; ran end-to-end content campaigns; tracked analytics and adjusted approach to drive growth.
Marketing Coordinator at Turnin Point
January 1, 2019 - November 30, 2020
Turnin Point marketing lead; owned end-to-end campaigns; built and managed social media content, influencer partnerships, and product launch campaigns; issued and tracked outcomes.
Social Media Manager and Community Lead at Vira Health
February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Led social media and community initiatives; produced content, managed influencer engagements and grew brand awareness and traffic.
Freelance Social Media Manager at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Work with companies and personal brands to grow their social media presence and drive leads and sales. Develop and implement social media strategies from scratch for clients; create video, image and text-based social media content from ideation through to editing and posting; report on analytics and use outcomes to inform and update approach; create promotional campaigns around product launches; manage post scheduling and engagement including comments and DMs.
Content Creator and Influencer at Self-employed
December 1, 2020 - Present
Building an online shop, selling my own designs and generating revenue; creating video, image and text content; growing brand awareness and web traffic; setting up a pipeline across Instagram, LinkedIn and the App Store; managing an online shop with paid ads.
SASH Social Media Manager and Community Lead at SASH (Support and Advice on Sexual Health) / Turning Point
February 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Led social media and community engagement for SASH; built brand awareness; managed multi-channel marketing including organic, paid and influencer management; content calendar creation; content generation; discussed and implemented messaging around sexual health, mental health and relationships.
Marketing Coordinator at Turning Point / SASH
January 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Managed marketing campaigns; brand awareness; partnerships; content creation across channels; campaign measurement and optimization.

Education

BA Modern and Medieval Languages at St Catherine's College, University of Cambridge
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
BA Modern and Medieval Languages at St Catherine's College, University of Cambridge
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
A-Levels, AS-Levels and GCSEs at Headington School, Oxford
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2011
BA Modern and Medieval Languages at St Catherine’s College, University of Cambridge
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
A-Levels and GCSEs at Headington School, Oxford
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2011

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

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