I am a creative leader with over 12 years’ experience across brand, marketing, and event management. I have proven expertise in campaign execution, creative briefing, internal communications, and social media strategy. I am recognised for combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to build strong brands, drive audience engagement, and streamline operations. My career has spanned roles where I provide strategic, hands-on support across people, brand, and events. I have led full agency rebrands, defined brand voices, coordinated high-profile events, and developed recruitment and onboarding strategies aligned with organisational growth. I am passionate about empowering teams, driving collaboration, and delivering purposefully built creative solutions.

Abigail Mullen

I am a creative leader with over 12 years’ experience across brand, marketing, and event management. I have proven expertise in campaign execution, creative briefing, internal communications, and social media strategy. I am recognised for combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to build strong brands, drive audience engagement, and streamline operations. My career has spanned roles where I provide strategic, hands-on support across people, brand, and events. I have led full agency rebrands, defined brand voices, coordinated high-profile events, and developed recruitment and onboarding strategies aligned with organisational growth. I am passionate about empowering teams, driving collaboration, and delivering purposefully built creative solutions.

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I am a creative leader with over 12 years’ experience across brand, marketing, and event management. I have proven expertise in campaign execution, creative briefing, internal communications, and social media strategy. I am recognised for combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to build strong brands, drive audience engagement, and streamline operations.

My career has spanned roles where I provide strategic, hands-on support across people, brand, and events. I have led full agency rebrands, defined brand voices, coordinated high-profile events, and developed recruitment and onboarding strategies aligned with organisational growth. I am passionate about empowering teams, driving collaboration, and delivering purposefully built creative solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Providing strategic, hands-on support across People, Brand, and Events. Projects span brand messaging, marketing campaign delivery, recruitment strategy, internal communications, and end-to-end event management. Every solution is purposefully built and personally delivered.
Marketing & Communications Manager at Nottingham Quadrant Events Agency
December 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Led a full agency rebrand including new website, staff uniforms, proposal templates, social media assets, and branded collateral. Defined brand voice and messaging, coordinated photo shoots, managed Google Business, WordPress site, and external PR. Delivered communications strategy and managed creative delivery for Network Rail’s flagship event. Oversaw comms and platform builds for high-profile client events including Rolls-Royce, Mortgage Advice Bureau, and Eon. Designed and implemented recruitment and onboarding aligned with agency growth. Launched Employee Awards programme to improve team recognition and engagement. Revamped all social platforms, increasing engagement by 70% through strategic content planning and execution.
Creative Projects & Operations at Pro Marketing Agency
June 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Delivered end-to-end creative projects including brand packs, logo design, and custom WordPress websites. Built and implemented CRM platforms, online courses, and team operational systems. Edited video content and developed onboarding strategies for Google Ads campaigns. Managed multiple client accounts collaborating with business owners and marketing teams to achieve shared goals.
Talent Acquisition Lead / Special Events Planner at Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment
March 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Led recruitment projects: developed talent strategies, annual budgets, and created the organisation’s EVP and internal communications handbook. Supported large-scale international medical events, overseeing budgets, venue logistics, catering, marketing campaigns, and delegate/speaker management.
Events and Marketing Manager at London Paddington Works
August 1, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Directed cross-functional team through brand development and venue launch, delivering on schedule. Managed vendor sourcing, council grants, construction quoting, policy reviews, lease agreements, and technical specs for podcast studios/event spaces. Defined position, niche, and audience. Orchestrated outreach campaigns and local business traction. Delivered creative and digital marketing assets; ran photo shoots and stakeholder engagement workshops. Organised TEDx talks, music events, workshops, and exhibitions to boost occupancy and revenue.
Senior Events Area Manager at London The Office Group / Fora
October 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025
One of three leaders launching events department generating £500K+ in year one. Led forecasting, KPIs, and multi-site finances. Conducted market research and competitor analysis to develop event products and growth strategies. Managed teams delivering end-to-end event execution across 22 UK sites. Produced marketing materials, proposals, and social content. Delivered exhibitions and live events.

Education

BA Hons Event & Festival Management at Buckinghamshire New University
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Retail