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I am a creative marketing professional with a background in graphic design, blending creativity with business insight to deliver measurable results. I’ve led digital marketing, content creation, social media strategy, and community-building initiatives for a range of clients. I excel at managing campaigns, driving engagement, using analytics to inform strategy, and translating brand vision into impactful campaigns while fostering strong client relationships. I am passionate about delivering cohesive brand experiences, collaborating across teams, and continually learning new tools and techniques to improve outcomes for clients and their audiences.…I am a creative marketing professional with a background in graphic design, blending creativity with business insight to deliver measurable results. I’ve led digital marketing, content creation, social media strategy, and community-building initiatives for a range of clients. I excel at managing campaigns, driving engagement, using analytics to inform strategy, and translating brand vision into impactful campaigns while fostering strong client relationships. I am passionate about delivering cohesive brand experiences, collaborating across teams, and continually learning new tools and techniques to improve outcomes for clients and their audiences.

Charis Thompson

Marketing Strategist, Social Media Freelancer, Graphic Designer, +4

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I am a creative marketing professional with a background in graphic design, blending creativity with business insight to deliver measurable results. I’ve led digital marketing, content creation, social media strategy, and community-building initiatives for a range of clients. I excel at managing campaigns, driving engagement, using analytics to inform strategy, and translating brand vision into impactful campaigns while fostering strong client relationships. I am passionate about delivering cohesive brand experiences, collaborating across teams, and continually learning new tools and techniques to improve outcomes for clients and their audiences.…I am a creative marketing professional with a background in graphic design, blending creativity with business insight to deliver measurable results. I’ve led digital marketing, content creation, social media strategy, and community-building initiatives for a range of clients. I excel at managing campaigns, driving engagement, using analytics to inform strategy, and translating brand vision into impactful campaigns while fostering strong client relationships. I am passionate about delivering cohesive brand experiences, collaborating across teams, and continually learning new tools and techniques to improve outcomes for clients and their audiences.

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I am a creative marketing professional with a background in graphic design, blending creativity with business insight to deliver measurable results. I’ve led digital marketing, content creation, social media strategy, and community-building initiatives for a range of clients. I excel at managing campaigns, driving engagement, using analytics to inform strategy, and translating brand vision into impactful campaigns while fostering strong client relationships.

I am passionate about delivering cohesive brand experiences, collaborating across teams, and continually learning new tools and techniques to improve outcomes for clients and their audiences.

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Work Experience

Business Expert (Sales Account Manager) at Apple Edinburgh

November 1, 2022 - September 23, 2025

Specialised in delivering tailored customer solutions and driving sales across businesses in the North UK. Managed a portfolio of creative industry businesses using Apple CRM, acting as their primary contact and using my creative expertise to offer tailored proposals. Guided clients through personalised support to select the best technology and services for their business, generating over £100k in sales. Analyzed client needs and market trends to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling, contributing to overall business growth. During my time on this team we were recognised as top performing business team in the UK for two consecutive quarters.

Marketing Executive at CR Smith

May 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025

Produced and directed photography, video, graphics, signage and print content for campaigns and events, ensuring a consistent brand aesthetic. Planned and executed content strategies across social (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest), website, email and blog channels, integrating customer feedback to boost engagement and loyalty. Led a content team, managing shoots, timelines and cross-department communication to deliver high quality projects to meet deadlines. Used performance analytics to refine campaigns, achieving 367k YouTube views in six months and a 42% lift in Instagram engagement.

Brand Designer / Brand Strategist at Meander Apparel

June 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025

Developed brand strategy and core messaging that helped the sustainable outdoor clothing start-up establish its brand and grow its Instagram audience to 12.5k followers.

Brand Designer / Brand Strategy Consultant at Sloe Studios

August 1, 2024 - Present

Brand experience agency; provided brand strategy and design services to businesses across Edinburgh, including Tallie, The Row and Roku.

Marketing Consultant & Brand Designer at Self-Employed

May 1, 2024 - Present

Provide brand strategy, visual identity, art direction, social media strategy and digital marketing for a range of clients, managing paid media budgets up to £20k.

Marketing Campaign Lead at Captivate Theatre

August 1, 2025 - September 23, 2025

Delivered a digital marketing campaign that increased ticket sales 82.2% YoY, website visits +46.2%, Instagram followers +20% and content reach to 1.1 M+ views with 2,200% more clicks; TikTok grew to 10k followers in 90 days.