Moria McQueen

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales and Digital Marketing Executive at James Erskine Interiors
August 1, 2025 - Present
Managing and growing brand presence across Facebook and Instagram; developing engaging content calendars; scheduling posts to increase reach and interaction; updating the company blog with SEO-friendly content; maintaining and updating the Squarespace website; liaising with advertising magazines and media outlets; designing digital and print marketing materials using Canva; contributing ideas to boost local awareness and footfall to the store.
Entrepreneur at Luxury Bag Heaven
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Founder of bespoke luxury bags and accessories; developed and maintained a Wix e-commerce site; drove sales growth via creative social media campaigns across multiple platforms; managed two Facebook groups totaling 8k members; designed and produced handmade accessories; built and nurtured customer relationships and provided aftercare support.
Media Sales Executive at The Scotsman
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Managed sales via phone and email for family announcements across newspapers and online; achieved weekly and monthly targets; collaborated with bereaved families and their representatives to craft announcements; liaised with funeral directors nationwide to ensure timely publication and high levels of customer care.
Sales Executive at Harvey’s and Reid’s Ltd.
March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Sales of high-quality domestic furniture; negotiated and closed sales; handled customer complaints; arranged deliveries and followed up with suppliers; organized store layout for promotions; managed cash and finance transactions including credit applications; consistently exceeded sales targets.
Interpreter at Global Language Services
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Contract role providing face-to-face interpretation in French and Russian for Police, Courts and Health Services across the Highlands.
Public Health Administrator at NHS, Inverness
April 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Administration for NHS Public Health; coordinated home visits; directed incoming calls; ordered health literature; prepared age-appropriate information packs; filing and updating staff records; updating birth book database; managing mail.
Microsoft Forum Moderator at Concentrix Ltd.
February 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Interacted with customers via online community forums; provided technical support; followed defined processes; owned and resolved technical issues; consistently achieved productivity and quality targets.
Media Sales Executive at The Scotsman, Edinburgh
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Managed sales for family announcements across The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News; collaborated with bereaved families and funeral directors to craft sensitive announcements; ensured timely publication and high levels of customer care.
Sales Executive at Harvey’s and Reid’s Ltd., Inverness
March 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Negotiating and closing sales of high-quality domestic furniture; handling complaints; arranging deliveries; optimizing store layout for promotions; processing cash and finance transactions; consistently exceeding sales targets.
Interpreter at Global Language Services, Highlands
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Face-to-face interpretation in French and Russian for Police, Courts and Health Services across the Highlands.
Microsoft Forum Moderator at Concentrix Ltd. Belfast
February 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Moderated online forums; provided technical support; followed processes to resolve issues and improve customer experience; achieved productivity targets.
Public Health Administrator at NHS
April 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016
Administrative work for Public Health with Health Visitors; coordinating home visits, directing calls, ordering and maintaining health literature, assembling information packs, filing, updating birth book (database).

Education

Certificate in Digital Marketing at West College Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Social Media Marketing Course at Open University
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Small Business & Marketing Day Courses and Weekly Webinars at Council’s Small Business & Marketing Day Courses and Webinars
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Digital Marketing at West College Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Social Media Marketing course at Open University
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Small business & marketing day courses and weekly webinars at Council
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Retail Sales Psychology at Training Course
January 1, 2016 - January 13, 2026
Certificate in Digital Marketing at West College Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Social Media Marketing course at Open University
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Small business & marketing day courses and weekly webinars at Council
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Small business & marketing day courses and weekly webinars at Council
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Social Media Marketing course at Open University
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Certificate in Digital Marketing at West College Scotland
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

Retail Sales Psychology Training
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor’s in Mass Communication & Philosophy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
High School Diploma Majoring in Russian & Philosophy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor’s in mass communication & philosophy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
High School Diploma Majoring in Russian & Philosophy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Bachelor’s in mass communication & philosophy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
High School Diploma Majoring in Russian & Philosophy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Training Course in Retail Sales Psychology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Training Course in Retail Sales Psychology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Social Media Marketing course
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Small business & marketing day courses and weekly webinars
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in mass communication & philosophy
January 1, 2009 - January 13, 2026
High School Diploma Majoring in Russian & Philosophy
January 1, 2002 - January 13, 2026
Bachelor’s in Mass Communication & Philosophy
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
High School Diploma Majoring in Russian & Philosophy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Training Course in Retail Sales Psychology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Social Media Marketing course
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
Small business & marketing day courses and weekly webinars
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Training Course in Retail Sales Psychology
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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