Jessica Lavin

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Digital and Communications Officer at National Theatre of Scotland
September 1, 2023 - Present
Led strategic, inclusive social campaigns and digital communications for brand awareness and projects (national and international), including 12 touring productions across Scotland, driving 11% growth across social platforms and reaching 122k followers. Coordinated content and messaging across channels, ensured accessible, inclusive communications. Monitored performance and trends to inform campaigns; supported event management, press activity and out-of-hours coverage as part of a dynamic team.
Web Designer / Developer at Freelance / Wild Petals Flower Studio
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Designed and built dynamic, SEO-friendly websites for small businesses using CMS platforms. Created digital assets, content and social media promotion; ensured accessibility, performance and cross-device consistency. Managed end-to-end development from client briefing to deployment and ongoing maintenance; provided ongoing updates and client training.
Content Assistant at EmuBands
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2022
Oversaw delivery of digital music releases, ensuring metadata accuracy and DSP-style compliance across platforms. Conducted data validation, system testing and contributed to internal tooling to streamline workflows and improve service efficiency and client experience. Acted as primary liaison for TikTok catalogue management; maintained external stakeholder relationships and consistently met release schedules and deadlines.
Digital Marketing Officer at Beat Eating Disorders
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Managed and optimised national digital marketing campaigns and Awareness Week initiatives. Delivered PPC and Meta advertising with targeted strategy, A/B testing and data-driven adjustments; tracked performance and reported results.
Senior Bookseller / Event and Marketing Coordinator at Waterstones
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Designed and promoted events and marketing initiatives across UK stores; coordinated campaigns, liaised with publishers and partners to maximise reach; delivered exceptional customer service.
Web Site / Marketing Assistant at Some Great Reward
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Maintained and updated an e-commerce site (Magento), ensured accurate product listings and data integrity; supported campaigns with content and social media promotion; tracked trends and competitor activity.
Web Designer / Developer at Freelance Designer
September 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and built dynamic, SEO-friendly websites for small businesses, including Wild Petals Flower Studio. Led end-to-end design and development from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring responsive UX, accessible interfaces and brand alignment across devices. Managed ongoing client support, content updates and training. Delivered on-page SEO, performance optimization and analytics setup to track success.

Education

MSc in Enterprise Cyber Security, Algorithms & Data Structures at The University of Glasgow
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) Music Marketing & Promotions, Publishing, Budgeting & Accounts, Event, Tour & Artist Management at University of the Highlands and Islands
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
MSc Software Development at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) Music Business Marketing & Promotions at The University of the Highlands and Islands
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

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