I am a Business and Marketing Management graduate currently working as a retail associate at Marks & Spencer, alongside a part-time social media assistant role at a health and wellness app startup. These experiences have strengthened my teamwork, interpersonal, and initiative skills, while providing valuable exposure to digital marketing, content creation, and platform management, aligning closely with my career goals. I am passionate about marketing and enjoy leveraging my digital and organisational skills to support businesses and events effectively. Outside of work and study, I am actively engaged in charity events, sports, and volunteering, including raising funds for Katherine House Hospice and volunteering at a digital skills workshop for seniors. I am committed to continuous learning and development, demonstrated by certifications such as the Google Digital Garage workshop and inside LVMH certification.

Grace Allard

I am a Business and Marketing Management graduate currently working as a retail associate at Marks & Spencer, alongside a part-time social media assistant role at a health and wellness app startup. These experiences have strengthened my teamwork, interpersonal, and initiative skills, while providing valuable exposure to digital marketing, content creation, and platform management, aligning closely with my career goals. I am passionate about marketing and enjoy leveraging my digital and organisational skills to support businesses and events effectively. Outside of work and study, I am actively engaged in charity events, sports, and volunteering, including raising funds for Katherine House Hospice and volunteering at a digital skills workshop for seniors. I am committed to continuous learning and development, demonstrated by certifications such as the Google Digital Garage workshop and inside LVMH certification.

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I am a Business and Marketing Management graduate currently working as a retail associate at Marks & Spencer, alongside a part-time social media assistant role at a health and wellness app startup. These experiences have strengthened my teamwork, interpersonal, and initiative skills, while providing valuable exposure to digital marketing, content creation, and platform management, aligning closely with my career goals. I am passionate about marketing and enjoy leveraging my digital and organisational skills to support businesses and events effectively.

Outside of work and study, I am actively engaged in charity events, sports, and volunteering, including raising funds for Katherine House Hospice and volunteering at a digital skills workshop for seniors. I am committed to continuous learning and development, demonstrated by certifications such as the Google Digital Garage workshop and inside LVMH certification.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Assistant at Branch Affect
July 1, 2025 - Present
Managing social media accounts and creating content and content plans. Developed skills in organisation, time management, communication, and Canva software. Supporting digital marketing efforts for small businesses.
Retail Associate at Marks and Spencer
November 1, 2020 - Present
Working in a customer-facing role completing everyday tasks within the store. Using initiative to manage time efficiently and identify improvement opportunities. Skilled in using all M&S applications on Honeywell devices.
Retail Associate at Happerley England
October 31, 2020 - August 31, 2025
Working as a retail associate at a unique food destination, selling products from various food suppliers. Adapted to different supplier systems and customer bases effectively.
Marketing Assistant at Freelance / Photography and Marketing Company
July 31, 2019 - August 31, 2025
Assisted with editing and retouching final photos using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop for clients such as Bristol Street Motors. Conducted market research, sourcing company information and creating montages of clips on MINI and Motorrad brands.
Event Coordinator/Assistant at Big Synergy International Film Festival
November 30, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Gained experience in event coordination including guest management and pre-event preparations. Managed social media coverage, created event footage and montages, and conducted festival winner interviews and social media management.
Social Media Assistant at Body & Soul Massage & Beauty Therapy
December 31, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Managed and created social media posts and content for a small business to help gain relevant work experience in digital marketing.

Education

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management at Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Extended Diploma Level 3 Business Studies at Stratford Upon Avon College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
11 GCSEs grades Distinction level 2 - Grade 5 at Wykham Park Academy Banbury
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Google Digital Garage Workshop - Writing for Social Media
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Inside LVMH Certification
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization