Hi, I’m Nicola Amy Stirzaker, a Creative Designer with a focus on video, motion graphics, photography and animated presentation design, with social media and marketing experience. I’m proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word. I have a Distinction Foundation Degree in Photography and Level 3 & 4 Digital Marketing apprenticeships, with a strong track record in content strategy, social media, and campaign planning.…

Nicola Amy Stirzaker

Hi, I’m Nicola Amy Stirzaker, a Creative Designer with a focus on video, motion graphics, photography and animated presentation design, with social media and marketing experience. I’m proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word. I have a Distinction Foundation Degree in Photography and Level 3 & 4 Digital Marketing apprenticeships, with a strong track record in content strategy, social media, and campaign planning.…

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Hi, I’m Nicola Amy Stirzaker, a Creative Designer with a focus on video, motion graphics, photography and animated presentation design, with social media and marketing experience.

I’m proficient in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word. I have a Distinction Foundation Degree in Photography and Level 3 & 4 Digital Marketing apprenticeships, with a strong track record in content strategy, social media, and campaign planning.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Kids Planet Day Nurseries
September 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Planned, created, and scheduled engaging content across Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Produced high-quality photo, video, and graphic content, aligning with brand goals and campaigns. Managed influencer and creator partnerships, led social media training, and acted as the go-to contact for 100+ nursery teams. Supported paid social campaigns, analysed performance metrics, and provided actionable insights to drive engagement, conversions, and ROI. Collaborated closely with the wider marketing team to ensure cohesive, data-driven campaigns. (FTC)
Motion Graphics Designer at Salesworxs
January 1, 2024 - October 10, 2025
Produced engaging visual content using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, delivering high-quality motion graphics for a variety of platforms. Designed and executed branded PowerPoint presentations for client pitches, brand refresh template packs, and interactive onboarding & product demo decks, enhancing engagement and win rates. Conducted 1:1 client meetings to discuss project briefs and ensured clear understanding of requirements for sales presentations. Created short-form and long-form video content tailored for sales pitches, social media campaigns, and internal/external presentations. Managed client interactions and project workflows via HubSpot; maintained accurate data for lead generation and follow-ups. Created targeted email campaigns using Mailchimp and Campaign Monitor, optimizing content for engagement and brand consistency.
Motion Graphics Designer at Salesworxs
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Specialising in the design and development of animated PowerPoint presentations and sales videos, I have crafted dynamic pitch decks, onboarding materials, and product demos that effectively communicate brand narratives. Utilising tools such as Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, I produced compelling motion graphics and video content tailored for both internal and external audiences. Collaborating closely with clients, I ensured that each presentation aligned with their objectives and messaging. Additionally, I managed client interactions and project workflows through HubSpot, maintaining accurate data and supporting lead generation and follow-ups. My work also included designing and delivering targeted email campaigns using Mailchimp and Campaign Monitor, optimising content for engagement and brand consistency.
Digital Marketing Executive at Salesworxs
September 3, 2018 - December 31, 2021
I achieved Level 3 and Level 4 Digital Marketing Apprenticeships with Distinction, where I gained a strong grounding in digital strategy, analytics, and content marketing. I managed and scheduled content for internal social media channels to maintain brand consistency and boost audience engagement, and carried out market research and audits of client social media activity, presenting strategic recommendations. My role involved using CMS tools to update client and internal websites, and participating in client meetings where I contributed to project scopes and communications. I also handled amendments to sales collateral — ensuring branding, messaging, and formatting met client expectations.

Education

Foundation Degree in Photography at University of Chester
September 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018
Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship at Baltic Apprenticeships
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Level 4 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship at Baltic Apprenticeships
December 1, 2019 - January 14, 2021

Qualifications

Foundation Degree in Contemporary Photography
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Level 4 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    PowerPoint Slide Template Deck
    I designed a full, branded PowerPoint template using Slide Master, creating pre-agreed assets and graphics in line with the client's brand guidelines. By building standard layouts, colour palettes, fonts, logo placements and image placeholders, I gave the client a template they could easily customise themselves, ensuring every presentation they make retains visual consistency, professionalism, and brand integrity. presentationtemplate powerpointtemplate pitchdeck presentationdeck powerpoint templates branded…
    PowerPoint Template for Internal Comms
    I designed a full, branded PowerPoint template using Slide Master, creating pre-agreed assets and graphics in line with the client's brand guidelines. By building standard layouts, color palettes, fonts, logo placements and image placeholders, I gave the client a template they could easily customise themselves, ensuring every presentation they make retains visual consistency, professionalism, and brand integrity. powerpoint powerpointtemplate presentation pitchdeck salesdeck…
    Ilford Photo BTS Product Shoot
    I spent a full day at a studio in Macclesfield shooting behind-the-scenes video and photography for Ilford Photo’s summer film release. While one photographer focused on the product shots, I documented how we brought those images to life—helping set up coloured background scenes, operating lighting and camera gear, and capturing the creative process in action. We even visited the darkroom to produce wet-plate prints, giving an authentic look into analogue techniques. The result is a rich visual narrative showing both craft and creativity behind Ilford’s film work. Additionally, I created a series of Instagram Reels for our agency’s internal communications, showcasing the behind-the-scenes process. Ilford Photo later utilised these materials across their own channels, amplifying the reach and impact of our collaborative efforts. behindthescenes socialmedia reels tiktok videoediting aftereffects videoeditor advert…
    emotie.app - Wellbeing app onboarding videos
    For Emotie, I developed a full suite of onboarding video content, crafting separate sections to guide new users through each part of the app. I used After Effects to animate the interface and bring the app’s “Emoties” to life, and Premiere Pro to edit and assemble the videos into a cohesive, elegant experience. video explainervideo videoeditor onboardingvideo instructionvideo demovideo…
    Blood Cancer Awareness Month - Photography
    This was a photography shoot that was also taken by me before filming when we were doing warm-ups before recording an interview with the survivors. We used warm-ups to make sure they felt comfortable talking with us before diving into the seriousness of their conditions, we also wanted to know about them as their stories were inspirational. Photos were edited using Lightroom Classic and minor subtle amends in Photoshop on a select few images.…
    Filming & social media for Lymphoma Action - Blood Cancer Awareness Month (Cancer Survivors)
    Filming in Nottingham to interview incredible cancer survivors, taking full responsibility for every element of the production—shooting the footage, capturing audio, and leading the interviews, I attended this with the account manager to ensure smooth running of the day and help keep us on the shoot plan. Back in post-production, I used Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to edit and assemble the stories, adding titles, transitions, and motion graphics. The result was a polished series of short videos and social media posts created specifically for Blood Cancer Awareness Month, which I then published to their accounts to help raise awareness and share survivors’ voices. videoeditor video sound lighting premierepro aftereffects socialmedia…