Hello, I’m Kiya Hornby, a Manchester-based marketer with a 2:1 BSc in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response from The University of Manchester. Through my degree and volunteering, I’ve developed strong administrative and communication skills, and I’m proficient in Microsoft Office with high attention to detail. I take initiative and work well in teams. Over the past year, I’ve expanded into social media marketing, building engagement, branding, and content creation. In roles with ADHD Diagnosis and Manchester Dermatology Clinic, I’ve produced short-form content, grown follower bases (18k on TikTok in six months) and supported ad campaigns and branding. I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories.

Kiya Hornby

Hello, I’m Kiya Hornby, a Manchester-based marketer with a 2:1 BSc in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response from The University of Manchester. Through my degree and volunteering, I’ve developed strong administrative and communication skills, and I’m proficient in Microsoft Office with high attention to detail. I take initiative and work well in teams. Over the past year, I’ve expanded into social media marketing, building engagement, branding, and content creation. In roles with ADHD Diagnosis and Manchester Dermatology Clinic, I’ve produced short-form content, grown follower bases (18k on TikTok in six months) and supported ad campaigns and branding. I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories.

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Hello, I’m Kiya Hornby, a Manchester-based marketer with a 2:1 BSc in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response from The University of Manchester. Through my degree and volunteering, I’ve developed strong administrative and communication skills, and I’m proficient in Microsoft Office with high attention to detail. I take initiative and work well in teams.

Over the past year, I’ve expanded into social media marketing, building engagement, branding, and content creation. In roles with ADHD Diagnosis and Manchester Dermatology Clinic, I’ve produced short-form content, grown follower bases (18k on TikTok in six months) and supported ad campaigns and branding. I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Marketer at ADHD Diagnosis
September 1, 2025 - Present
Create short-form content for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook; grew TikTok to 18k followers and over 7.8 million views in six months; compile a list of influencers to contact; build engagement across all social platforms; develop branding for social media.
Social Media Marketer at Manchester Dermatology Clinic
September 1, 2025 - Present
Create short-form content for Instagram, TikTok and Facebook; film patient procedures/treatments; create content for ads; create branding for social media.
Cub Section Assistant at 2nd Urmston Scout Group
November 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Running games and activities during weekly meetings for the Cubs; help the Cubs where needed during activities; assist with residential experiences; ensure activities are run safely.
Young Women’s Advisory Committee Member at Polly
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Spreading the word on social media and contacting people to build relationships for the service; attend meetings with Polly volunteers/trustees and the Advisory Committee Members; provide insight into situations; help create social media/marketing campaigns with the branding agency Truant London for the pilot in Greater Manchester.
Virtual Telephonist at TLC: Talk, Listen, Change
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021
Contact those who have been involved in domestic incidents; suggest a variety of support options based on the information given by users; update the database to keep information up to date regarding their situation.
ED&I Collective Member at SALC
June 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Individual to which students could report incidents of racism or discrimination; communicated with staff and departments; sought necessary disciplinary action; advocated for better awareness of the experiences of Ethnic Minority students and more consideration by lecturers in class content; promoted the decolonisation of the curriculum.
Disability Rep at UoM Feminist Collective Society
May 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Committee Member; gave a voice to disabled members; raised awareness on issues affecting disabled people; wrote the society newsletter; edited the society blog; co-ran Instagram account with 20,000+ followers; nominated for Political & Campaigning Society of the Year.
Campaigns Coordinator at UoM Feminist Collective Society
July 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Collaborated on campaigns; developed the society newsletter; created and co-run the society blog; researched for events; assisted with society events; awarded Political & Campaigning Society of the Year.
Campaigns Officer at Christian Aid
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Organised campaigns to help with the charity’s campaigns; independent research; reached out to groups and agencies.
Domestic Incident Volunteer Researcher at TLC: Talk, Listen, Change
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2021
Find local activities for people/families involved in domestic incidents; keep the signposting booklet up-to-date with the correct information for all charities/organisations listed.

Education

BSc (Hons) International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response at The University of Manchester
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Access to HE Diploma (Social Science) at Infused Learning
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs at Flixton Girls’ School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Safeguarding Level One
November 1, 2020 - March 4, 2026
Understanding GDPR – Scouts
November 1, 2022 - March 4, 2026
4Skills Work Experience
March 1, 2025 - March 4, 2026
Google’s Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
May 1, 2025 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services