I am a creative and results-driven social media and marketing professional with over 3 years of experience delivering high-impact digital strategies across B2B and B2C. I blend creative concepting with data-driven analysis to boost engagement, leads, and sales across multiple platforms. Starting as a Social & PR Executive at Poole Bay Holdings, I rapidly progressed to Social Lead, overseeing 19 brands and leading paid social campaigns. I am proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, SEMrush, Google Analytics 4, Mailchimp, and Meta Business Suite, and I enjoy turning ideas into visuals and campaigns that drive growth.

Matthew Thrale West

I am a creative and results-driven social media and marketing professional with over 3 years of experience delivering high-impact digital strategies across B2B and B2C. I blend creative concepting with data-driven analysis to boost engagement, leads, and sales across multiple platforms. Starting as a Social & PR Executive at Poole Bay Holdings, I rapidly progressed to Social Lead, overseeing 19 brands and leading paid social campaigns. I am proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, SEMrush, Google Analytics 4, Mailchimp, and Meta Business Suite, and I enjoy turning ideas into visuals and campaigns that drive growth.

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I am a creative and results-driven social media and marketing professional with over 3 years of experience delivering high-impact digital strategies across B2B and B2C. I blend creative concepting with data-driven analysis to boost engagement, leads, and sales across multiple platforms.

Starting as a Social & PR Executive at Poole Bay Holdings, I rapidly progressed to Social Lead, overseeing 19 brands and leading paid social campaigns. I am proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, SEMrush, Google Analytics 4, Mailchimp, and Meta Business Suite, and I enjoy turning ideas into visuals and campaigns that drive growth.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social & PR Executive at Poole Bay Holdings Ltd
November 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Developed and managed organic and paid social campaigns for 19 Strategic Business Units; produced artwork (Canva); built and ran Meta campaigns; tracked performance and reported results to trading managers, boosting engagement, leads, and sales.
Social Lead at Poole Bay Holdings Ltd
April 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Lead decision-maker for social (organic and paid) across 19 brands; expanded paid campaigns, created artwork, set up and managed campaigns in Meta, and reported outcomes to management to drive sales and brand awareness.
Social Media Executive at Fortitudo Ltd
September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Coordinated and planned the beginning stages of large-scale billboard vinyl wrap; managed the Fortitudo website migration; produced a constant stream of high-quality content for social media and advertisement screens.
Digital Media & Marketing Executive at Advanced In-Car Technologies & Motorhome Retrofit
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Reformed and grew YouTube channels for AIC and MR; increased subscribers; created and executed social media campaigns; managed WordPress/Wix product listings; conducted email marketing via Mailchimp and supported rebranding.
Customer Service Consultant at Link Group – Bournemouth
July 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Represented Smart Pension; quickly adapted to the industry; contributed to customer service excellence and process improvements.
Customer Service Adviser at Pennon Water Services – Bournemouth
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Handled billing, meter readings, service bookings, and complaints; supported customer relations and service quality.
Customer Service Adviser at iSupply Energy - Bournemouth
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Delivered empathetic customer service while achieving targets and learning new systems.
Videographer at Indian Head Camp, Pennsylvania (USA)
May 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Recorded and edited footage for social media; produced a range of marketing and promotional videos.
Director & Producer (Promotional Animated Video) at Datalnk, Oxbridge (UK)
April 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017
Directed and produced a promotional animated video; designed and developed the video to the client brief.
Music Video Producer/Director at Affinity Records, Poole (UK)
April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Wrote, produced, filmed, directed, and edited a music video for the client.
Videography & Social Content at HyperTribe, London (UK)
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Created and directed a promotional video for their NEW App.

Education

BA Honours in Film Production (2:1) at University of Winchester
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
A Levels: Theatre Studies, Film Studies & Photography at Bedford Sixth Form College
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
GCSEs: including Maths & English at Rushmoor School, Bedford
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Qualifications

BA Honours in Film Production (2:1)
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
A Levels: Theatre Studies, Film Studies & Photography
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025
GCSEs: Maths & English Included
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Healthcare