I'm a no-bullshit marketing freelancer. I have 17+ years of experience and have held CMO/COO titles. I’m a weird hybrid of PR/Sales/Community building/Content/Ops, making me perfect for small businesses that want to hire 1 freelancer, not 4. Things I'm great at: 1. Sales & networking. I have a large network because I love getting to know people and building communities. I build connections based on trust and mutual benefit. I'm the least sales-y salesperson, but it works because I believe in what I promote. Used to pitching services starting at $120k.Ā  2. Getting media coverage, writing content that no AI can produce (original reporting and interviews), organising and promoting events, and managing online communities. If you want people to know about something you are doing, I'm your women. 3. Improving internal processes (finance, HR, service delivery, customer services, etc.) so you can grow. Previously taken agencies from 2 to 15 employees, as well as building departments from scratch. I love working with small businesses operating in: Professional services: digital/UX/CRO agencies, entrepreneur incubators, professional associations or networks, conferences, etc.) Food, travel, or culture-related businesses: coworking, nomad support, tours, events, guided travel groups, workshops, or experiences. šŸ“© _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Katie Kelly

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I'm a no-bullshit marketing freelancer. I have 17+ years of experience and have held CMO/COO titles. I’m a weird hybrid of PR/Sales/Community building/Content/Ops, making me perfect for small businesses that want to hire 1 freelancer, not 4. Things I'm great at: 1. Sales & networking. I have a large network because I love getting to know people and building communities. I build connections based on trust and mutual benefit. I'm the least sales-y salesperson, but it works because I believe in what I promote. Used to pitching services starting at $120k.Ā  2. Getting media coverage, writing content that no AI can produce (original reporting and interviews), organising and promoting events, and managing online communities. If you want people to know about something you are doing, I'm your women. 3. Improving internal processes (finance, HR, service delivery, customer services, etc.) so you can grow. Previously taken agencies from 2 to 15 employees, as well as building departments from scratch. I love working with small businesses operating in: Professional services: digital/UX/CRO agencies, entrepreneur incubators, professional associations or networks, conferences, etc.) Food, travel, or culture-related businesses: coworking, nomad support, tours, events, guided travel groups, workshops, or experiences. šŸ“© _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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I’m a no-bullshit marketing freelancer. I have 17+ years of experience and have held CMO/COO titles. I’m a weird hybrid of PR/Sales/Community building/Content/Ops, making me perfect for small businesses that want to hire 1 freelancer, not 4.

Things I’m great at:

  1. Sales & networking. I have a large network because I love getting to know people and building communities. I build connections based on trust and mutual benefit. I’m the least sales-y salesperson, but it works because I believe in what I promote. Used to pitching services starting at $120k.

  2. Getting media coverage, writing content that no AI can produce (original reporting and interviews), organising and promoting events, and managing online communities. If you want people to know about something you are doing, I’m your women.

  3. Improving internal processes (finance, HR, service delivery, customer services, etc.) so you can grow. Previously taken agencies from 2 to 15 employees, as well as building departments from scratch.

I love working with small businesses operating in:

Professional services: digital/UX/CRO agencies, entrepreneur incubators, professional associations or networks, conferences, etc.)

Food, travel, or culture-related businesses: coworking, nomad support, tours, events, guided travel groups, workshops, or experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Community, Events & PR Consultant at Subject Consulting
December 1, 2016 - Present
Provide community management strategy, event planning, and PR support for brands. Highlights include advising Durex and Benefit Cosmetics, building a 700-person food club in Manchester, creating a pop-up museum about Luck in Tokyo, and launching projects like No Wanky Bollocks and Antiquoted.com.
Chief Operations Officer at Speero
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Led operations, marketing and commercial functions; helped scale the company and align brand and internal processes; renegotiated internal systems and led campaigns to drive growth.
Director of Marketing and Commercial Operations at Speero
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Drove marketing strategy, lead generation, Salesforce alignment and cross-European collaboration; supported the rebrand and multi-agency operations; led campaigns and PR initiatives.
Marketing Director at Dept Agency
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Created a marketing plan across the UK and US; aligned Salesforce with business needs; oversaw brand integration for 12 European agencies; led PR and internal comms.
Operations Director at PRWD
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Managed day-to-day operations for a high-growth CRO agency; defined strategy to achieve financial targets; grew team and revenue; led new business and hiring.
Marketing Manager at PRWD
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Delivered marketing strategy and ROI; expanded client base; led content, PR, and brand initiatives; helped reposition from UX to CRO services.
Founder at Gastroclub
August 1, 2010 - November 1, 2013
Founded and grew a community-driven food/events club to engage enthusiasts and build a vibrant local community.
Social Media and PR Manager at webuyanycar.com
May 1, 2010 - April 1, 2012
Led social media and PR; built a customer service function; managed communications during OFT-related investigations and achieved high-profile coverage.
Social Media Executive at Code Computerlove
August 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Developed online engagement strategies; built an online community for Durex; conducted blogger outreach and client social media work.
Account Executive at Democracy PR
June 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Wrote and secured media coverage; managed celebrity launches and agency pitches; contributed to multiple client wins.
Brand Development and Marketing Executive at PRWD
June 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Supported brand development and marketing activities; contributed to content and PR opportunities for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Advertising and Brand Management at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

BCS Business Analysis
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Introduction to Digital Journalism
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Award for excellence in Consumer Behaviour course
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

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