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My love for the creative use of visuals and copy drives me to consistently think outside the box, resulting in imaginative and engaging work that resonates with target audiences.
Rooted in a profound comprehension of market research and planning, my approach ensures that everything I produce is not only persuasive but also informed by research and data-driven insights.
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Work Experience
Social Media Specialist at Flick Social Media Agency
October 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025Managed a diverse portfolio across luxury, tech, food, sustainability, health, and lifestyle sectors. Developed tailored social strategies, created high-performing organic and ad content, and presented campaigns that secured client buy-in with minimal revisions. Launched complete visual identities for startups and produced innovative content for global brands, driving engagement, brand awareness, and measurable results across multiple platforms.
Marketing and Communications Officer at Zemplin Consulting
August 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025Led social media and client acquisition for a startup consultancy, focusing on helping Not-for-Profits, Social Enterprises and SMEs.
Account Specialist at LMSUK
January 31, 2025 - October 14, 2025Account specialist for bands and musicians looking to grow their fanbase online and transition from amateur to professional. Created strategies and content calendars tailored to their target audiences.
Design and Marketing at Monahans
February 28, 2025 - October 14, 2025Reporting to the head of marketing, I took over design, email marketing, blog posting, website updating, intranet design and internal newsletter/photography for a well-established Accountancy firm with 7 offices across the South-West. I also worked through a large-scale brand alignment project in line with our parent company’s new policy.
Marketing Consultant / Campaign Manager at The IndependenT Platform
July 31, 2024 - October 14, 2025Hired during the general election to get independent MPs elected. The role included strategy, people management (team, candidates and stakeholders), growth management, content creation, time management (over 80 emails per day), PR & outreach, and working from home (self-starter).
Marketing Operations Manager at The Guitar Marketplace
February 29, 2024 - October 14, 2025In the first months, revenue grew from £60k per month to £100k per month. Oversaw PR outreach and managed the content team to produce viral TikToks, Reels and YouTube content for traffic acquisition. Managed newsletters, SMS campaigns, social scheduling, app notifications, blog posts, community page, customer service, and produced reports & recommendations.
Founder / Marketing Manager at samwatkinsphoto
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025Created a range of content for venues and festivals in the UK.
Social Media Specialist at Flick Social Media Agency
October 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025Managed a diversified client portfolio across luxury, tech, food, sustainability, health, and lifestyle sectors. Built tailored social strategies, generated high-performing organic and ad content, and presented campaigns that secured client buy-in with minimal revisions. Launched complete visual identities for startups and produced innovative content for global brands, consistently driving engagement, brand awareness, and measurable results across multiple platforms.
Marketing and Communications Officer at Zemplin Consulting
August 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025Led social media and client acquisition for a startup communications consultancy, focusing on helping Not-for-Profits, Social Enterprises and SMEs.
Account Specialist at LMSUK
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025Acted as an account specialist for bands and musicians, developing strategies and content calendars tailored to growing online fanbases and transitioning from amateur to professional musicians.
Design and Marketing at Monahans
February 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025Took over design, email marketing, blog posting, website updating, intranet design and internal newsletter/photography for a multi-office accountancy firm; led a large-scale brand alignment project in line with the parent company policy.
Marketing Consultant / Campaign Manager at The IndependenT Platform
July 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025Hired to help get independent MPs elected during the general election; responsibilities included strategy, people management (team, candidates and stakeholders), growth management, content creation, heavy email outreach, PR & outreach, and working from home as a self-starter.
Marketing Operations Manager at The Guitar Marketplace
February 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025Driven revenue growth from £60k to £100k per month; oversaw PR outreach, managed content team to produce viral TikTok, Reels and YouTube content; led email newsletters, SMS campaigns, social scheduling, app notifications, blogging, community management, and customer service; produced reports and recommendations.
Founder / Marketing Manager at samwatkinsphoto
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025Founder of samwatkinsphoto, creating content for venues and festivals across the UK.
Social Media Specialist at Flick Social Media Agency
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Managed a diverse portfolio across luxury, tech, food, sustainability, health, and lifestyle sectors; developed tailored social strategies; created high-performing organic and ad content; presented campaigns securing client buy-in with minimal revisions; launched complete visual identities for startups and produced innovative content for global brands, driving engagement, brand awareness, and measurable results across multiple platforms.
Marketing and Communications Officer at Zemplin Consulting
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Led social media and client acquisition for a startup communications consultancy, focusing on helping Not-for-Profits, Social Enterprises and SMEs.
Account Specialist at LMSUK
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Served as an account specialist for bands and musicians, developing strategies and content calendars tailored to their target audiences.
Design and Marketing at Monahans
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025Reported to the head of marketing; handled design, email marketing, blog posting, website updates, intranet design, internal newsletter/photography; contributed to a large-scale brand alignment project aligned with the parent company's policy.
Marketing Consultant / Campaign Manager at The Independent Platform
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Hired to support independent MPs' election campaigns; responsibilities included strategy, people management (teams, candidates, stakeholders), growth management, content creation, high-volume email management, PR & outreach, and remote work.
Marketing Operations Manager at The Guitar Marketplace
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Drove revenue growth from £60k to £100k per month; managed PR outreach, led content team to produce viral TikToks, Reels, and YouTube content; ran daily newsletters and SMS campaigns; scheduled posts, handled app notifications, wrote blogs, managed community, handled customer service, produced reports & recommendations.
Founder / Marketing Manager at samwatkinsphoto
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Created content for venues and festivals in the UK; built content systems and brand presence.
Education
BA Photography at Falmouth University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Art & Design (Distinction) at The Academy, Kidderminster
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017GCSEs at King Charles I School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015BA Photography at Falmouth University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Art & Design (Distinction) at The Academy, Kidderminster
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017GCSEs (A-C in all subjects) at King Charles I School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015BA Photography at Falmouth University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Art & Design (Distinction) at The Academy, Kidderminster
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017GCSEs at King Charles I School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015BA Photography at Falmouth University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Art & Design at The Academy, Kidderminster
January 1, 2017 - November 20, 2025GCSEs at King Charles 1 School
January 1, 2015 - November 20, 2025Qualifications
BA Photography
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Art & Design (Distinction)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017GCSEs (A-C in all subjects)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Retail, Other
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