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 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 & 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 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.
Videography & Social Content at HyperTribe, London (UK)
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Created and directed a promotional video for their NEW App.
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.
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.
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.

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