Self-taught and self-made marketing strategist with nearly a decade of global and high‑end campaign experience, including the launch of Oryx Desert Salt across Whole Foods Market in the USA. Since then, I joined the celebrated FYN Restaurant Group - ranked No. 82 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year in the top 100. My passion lies at the intersection of human-centered culture and brand performance: I believe the most sustainable growth comes from marketing strategies that serve both business outcomes and team well-being. I advocate for outcome-based work cultures that prioritise employee health and joy alongside performance. In my spare time, I guide meditation and wellness sessions, frequently leading classes for media teams and senior executives, which allows me to infuse mindfulness into high-pressure settings. Leveraging this experience, I bring a unique leadership edge: a high-value contributor who organically fosters trust, open communication, and psychological safety within the team.

Kerry Burns

Self-taught and self-made marketing strategist with nearly a decade of global and high‑end campaign experience, including the launch of Oryx Desert Salt across Whole Foods Market in the USA. Since then, I joined the celebrated FYN Restaurant Group - ranked No. 82 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year in the top 100. My passion lies at the intersection of human-centered culture and brand performance: I believe the most sustainable growth comes from marketing strategies that serve both business outcomes and team well-being. I advocate for outcome-based work cultures that prioritise employee health and joy alongside performance. In my spare time, I guide meditation and wellness sessions, frequently leading classes for media teams and senior executives, which allows me to infuse mindfulness into high-pressure settings. Leveraging this experience, I bring a unique leadership edge: a high-value contributor who organically fosters trust, open communication, and psychological safety within the team.

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Self-taught and self-made marketing strategist with nearly a decade of global and high‑end campaign experience, including the launch of Oryx Desert Salt across Whole Foods Market in the USA. Since then, I joined the celebrated FYN Restaurant Group - ranked No. 82 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year in the top 100.

My passion lies at the intersection of human-centered culture and brand performance: I believe the most sustainable growth comes from marketing strategies that serve both business outcomes and team well-being. I advocate for outcome-based work cultures that prioritise employee health and joy alongside performance.

In my spare time, I guide meditation and wellness sessions, frequently leading classes for media teams and senior executives, which allows me to infuse mindfulness into high-pressure settings. Leveraging this experience, I bring a unique leadership edge: a high-value contributor who organically fosters trust, open communication, and psychological safety within the team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at FY N Restaurant Group
September 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for all marketing content and public communications for FY N, beyond, Ramen head and Sushi restaurant brands. Coordinated brand messaging and content across four distinct restaurant brands; led PR initiatives; directed digital strategy and content vision; produced and managed creative content; coordinated website content with the senior leadership team and web developers; launched paid advertising; delivered insights-driven marketing reports and ROI improvements.
Freelance Marketing Manager at Sprout Digital Marketing
January 1, 2017 - August 30, 2023
Founded in 2017 with partner Jessica Seath, duties included: client onboarding, digital growth & sales strategy, content creation, creative direction, website management & development, email marketing, brand design & story-telling, social media management and team coordination. Rolling out the digital marketing launch of Oryx Desert Salt in Whole Foods USA, this was a successful freelancing venture that came to a close with the fulltime position at FYN.
General Manager at Sacred Mountain Lodge
November 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Font desk management, booking system, site team management, weddings & events coordination, site visits, bookkeeping, hostess & service.

Education

BA Honours at Cum Laude English Literary Studies Philosophy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BA Degree at Academic Courses in English Literary Studies Philosophy Psychology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

BA Honours in English Language Studies, Philosophy (Cum Laude)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BA Degree in English Language Studies, Philosophy, Psychology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Introduction to Mindfulness (8 week course)
January 1, 2015 - February 28, 2015
Applied Philosophy — One Year Certificate
January 11, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services
    paper Marketing Manager Current Portfolio
    I currently manage the full-scale marketing needs for this restaurant group.