I am a Digital Marketing and Sales professional with 11 years’ experience, working across both agency and in-house roles. I began my career in hands-on digital marketing, working across SEO, PPC, Social, Content, and Email, and over time progressed into broader marketing, strategic, and commercial roles, leading to my current position as Managing Director of a fast-growing agency. I balance strategic direction with day-to-day delivery, managing teams and revenue, supporting clients at a senior level, and helping businesses grow in a sustainable way. My background is rooted in digital marketing, and I bring hands-on experience across all core channels alongside people management and commercial responsibility.

Harley Barnard

I am a Digital Marketing and Sales professional with 11 years’ experience, working across both agency and in-house roles. I began my career in hands-on digital marketing, working across SEO, PPC, Social, Content, and Email, and over time progressed into broader marketing, strategic, and commercial roles, leading to my current position as Managing Director of a fast-growing agency. I balance strategic direction with day-to-day delivery, managing teams and revenue, supporting clients at a senior level, and helping businesses grow in a sustainable way. My background is rooted in digital marketing, and I bring hands-on experience across all core channels alongside people management and commercial responsibility.

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I am a Digital Marketing and Sales professional with 11 years’ experience,
working across both agency and in-house roles. I began my career in
hands-on digital marketing, working across SEO, PPC, Social, Content, and
Email, and over time progressed into broader marketing, strategic, and
commercial roles, leading to my current position as Managing Director of
a fast-growing agency.
I balance strategic direction with day-to-day delivery, managing teams and
revenue, supporting clients at a senior level, and helping businesses grow
in a sustainable way. My background is rooted in digital marketing, and I
bring hands-on experience across all core channels alongside people
management and commercial responsibility.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Digital Marketing / Marketing & Commercials Director at Search Seven
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Led day-to-day operations; accountable for people, clients, revenue, and overall direction. Oversaw digital marketing strategy across SEO, PPC, social, content, email, PR, and GEO; ensured activity aligned with business goals and KPIs. Owned new business processes, contributed to pitches, and mentored delivery teams. Drove agency culture, led cross-functional teams, and supported department heads with performance, development plans, and onboarding. Built and managed multi-channel marketing strategy, campaigns, and client relationships.
Digital Marketing Manager at James Villa Holidays
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Managed core digital marketing channels including SEO, PPC, Email, Content and Affiliates; led a talented marketing team; developed and executed digital marketing and e-commerce strategies; analyzed performance using Google Analytics and channel data; presented insights in weekly trading meetings; contributed to content strategy, landing pages, and customer journey optimization.
Marketing Account Director at Wonderful Creative Agency
April 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Led multi-channel marketing strategy across SEO, paid media, content, social and creative; managed onboarding and client pitches; oversaw budgets and client relationships; produced proposals and led end-to-end campaign delivery; coordinated with delivery, creative, and production teams to ensure client KPIs were met.
Head of Inbound Marketing at Finally Agency
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Drove inbound marketing strategy and automation (HubSpot); created and implemented plans for Digital, Advertising, Content, Social and Creative teams; managed client accounts, monthly performance reporting, and quarterly business reviews; led onboarding and ongoing client communications; supported onboarding and growth.
Senior Digital Marketing Executive at Forces Web Management
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Oversaw a 10-person team; managed client budgets and campaigns; initiated new marketing strategies to maximize revenue and expand sales opportunities; coordinated campaigns across SEO, PPC, Email, Content, Social and Creative; provided regular performance reporting and client updates.

Education

BSc (Hons) in Business Management & Marketing - First Class Honours at University of Essex
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Retail

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