I am an experienced marketing and project management professional with over 17 years’ expertise spanning higher education, public sector, and third sector organisations. With an MBA and CIM qualification, I bring proven strengths in digital and traditional marketing, stakeholder engagement, programme delivery, and business support. My career highlights include leading nationally recognised initiatives such as the HELIX and KITE Projects under Food Innovation Wales, coordinating large-scale events for ADSS Cymru, and managing a £2m ESF-funded refugee integration project at Cardiff and Vale College. Most recently, I strengthened CRM, membership, and digital communication strategies at Children in Wales, driving improvements in engagement and process efficiency. I am highly skilled in event coordination, social media campaigns, compliance, procurement, and cross-sector collaboration with partners including Welsh Government, NHS, and the care sector. I consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring measurable impact. Alongside my organisational and administrative expertise, I bring creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Sharron Christina Mills

I am an experienced marketing and project management professional with over 17 years’ expertise spanning higher education, public sector, and third sector organisations. With an MBA and CIM qualification, I bring proven strengths in digital and traditional marketing, stakeholder engagement, programme delivery, and business support. My career highlights include leading nationally recognised initiatives such as the HELIX and KITE Projects under Food Innovation Wales, coordinating large-scale events for ADSS Cymru, and managing a £2m ESF-funded refugee integration project at Cardiff and Vale College. Most recently, I strengthened CRM, membership, and digital communication strategies at Children in Wales, driving improvements in engagement and process efficiency. I am highly skilled in event coordination, social media campaigns, compliance, procurement, and cross-sector collaboration with partners including Welsh Government, NHS, and the care sector. I consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring measurable impact. Alongside my organisational and administrative expertise, I bring creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.

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I am an experienced marketing and project management professional with over 17 years’ expertise spanning higher education, public sector, and third sector organisations. With an MBA and CIM qualification, I bring proven strengths in digital and traditional marketing, stakeholder engagement, programme delivery, and business support.

My career highlights include leading nationally recognised initiatives such as the HELIX and KITE Projects under Food Innovation Wales, coordinating large-scale events for ADSS Cymru, and managing a £2m ESF-funded refugee integration project at Cardiff and Vale College. Most recently, I strengthened CRM, membership, and digital communication strategies at Children in Wales, driving improvements in engagement and process efficiency.

I am highly skilled in event coordination, social media campaigns, compliance, procurement, and cross-sector collaboration with partners including Welsh Government, NHS, and the care sector. I consistently deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring measurable impact. Alongside my organisational and administrative expertise, I bring creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.

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Work Experience

Marketing Coordinator at Children in Wales
February 21, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Supported Memberships and Communications Manager with CRM development, membership subscription management, and e-briefings. Edited quarterly e-magazine articles and implemented marketing and strategic plans for memberships and training courses. Created digital content for social media, members, and downloadable training resources.
Programme & Events Coordinator at Practice Solutions Ltd
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Managed Teams channels and SharePoint subsites for multiple projects with permission controls. Led project management from inception through evaluation using project tracking software. Provided business administration support to SMT and program teams. Led marketing and events coordination for ADSS Cymru Conferences and PSL events. Liaised with virtual assistants, associates, and project leads, and supported tendering and bid writing activities.
Project Coordinator – REACH ReStart Refugee Integration Project at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC)
March 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Monitored compliance and financial management for a £2m ESF refugee integration project. Compiled case studies for the UK Refugee Association and Welsh Government. Delivered analytical data to support project delivery and managed partner relationships. Created and managed website and social media content, newsletters, and stakeholder events both online and in person.
Marketing Executive – Digital and Events - HELIX Programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University – ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre
September 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Led marketing campaigns for the £21m HELIX project including event planning, website management, SEO, press releases, newsletters, blogs, and social media content. Developed the Welsh Food and Drink Directory from paper to digital format. Coordinated events with global delegates and government officials through Food Innovation Wales.
Communications & Marketing Officer – KITE Programme at ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre
June 1, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Managed communications for the EU-funded KITE Programme and organized key events including award ceremonies and recruitment events at UK and international food and drink conferences. Transitioned legacy KITE activities into the HELIX programme while managing social media and the website.
Programme Coordinator – KITE Programme at ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre / School of Health Sciences
May 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025
Provided business operations support including marketing and finance system implementation. Supported research teams and project delivery activities.
Finance Officer – ELEVATE Cymru Project at School of Management
December 1, 2012 - September 2, 2025
Managed financial administration for a £5m EU-funded project, coordinated events, and prepared financial reports. Coordinated professional upskill MBA taster events and courses.
Finance and Staff Development Administrator – School of Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University
November 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025
Supported the Dean of Sport with administrative duties, diary and correspondence management. Managed procurement expenses for over 150 staff, coordinated open days, and monitored staff training budgets. Implemented procurement systems university-wide and managed undergraduate and postgraduate administration using Agresso Finance System. Managed SharePoint for the school.
Marketing Coordinator at Children in Wales
February 21, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Supported Memberships and Communications Manager with CRM development, membership subscription management, editing e-magazine articles, implementing processes, and creating marketing and strategic plans. Produced social media and digital content for members and training course resources.
Programme & Events Coordinator at Practice Solutions Ltd
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Managed Teams channels and SharePoint subsites, tracked project stages using project management software, supported program and strategy teams with business administration, led marketing and events coordination for ADSS Cymru conferences and PSL events, and liaised with virtual assistants, associates, and project leads. Provided tendering and bid writing support.
Project Coordinator – REACH ReStart Refugee Integration Project at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC)
March 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Monitored compliance and financial management for a £2m ESF refugee integration project. Compiled case studies for UK Refugee Association and Welsh Government, provided analytical data to support project delivery, managed partner relationships, and handled project website and social media content. Created online and in-person stakeholder events.
Marketing Executive – Digital and Events - ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre – HELIX Programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University
September 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Led marketing campaigns for the £21m HELIX project including event planning, SEO, press releases, newsletters, blogs, and social media content. Developed the Welsh Food and Drink Directory digitizing it from paper format. Coordinated events with global delegates and government officials with Food Innovation Wales.
Communications & Marketing Officer – ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre - KITE Programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University
June 1, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Managed communications for EU-funded KITE Programme, organised award ceremonies and recruitment events, UK and international food conferences, handled social media and website, and transitioned KITE legacy into HELIX programme.
Programme Coordinator – ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre/School of Health Sciences - KITE Programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University
May 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025
Provided business operations support, implemented marketing and finance systems, and supported research teams.
Finance Officer – School of Management - ELEVATE Cymru Project at Cardiff Metropolitan University
December 1, 2012 - September 2, 2025
Managed financial administration for a £5m EU-funded project, coordinated events, and prepared financial reports. Coordinated upskill MBA taster events and courses for professionals.
Finance and Staff Development Administrator – School of Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University
November 1, 2011 - September 2, 2025
Provided administrative support to the Dean of Sport, managed diaries, confidential correspondence, procurement expenses of 150+ staff, coordinated open days, monitored staff training budgets, implemented procurement system for the university, supported undergraduate and postgraduate administration, and managed SharePoint for the School.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2008
Level 4 Professional Certificate in Digital and Integrated Marketing at Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2018
Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017
Digital Creativity – Filmmaking Level 3 at Cardiff Vale and Glam College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
MBA – Master of Business Administration at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2008
CIM Level 4 Professional Certificate in Digital and Integrated Marketing at Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2018
Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification at Cardiff Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017
Digital Creativity – Filmmaking Level 3 at Cardiff Vale and Glam College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

MBA – Master of Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2008
CIM Level 4 Professional Certificate in Digital and Integrated Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2018
Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017
Digital Creativity – Filmmaking Level 3
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
MBA – Master of Business Administration
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2008
CIM Level 4 Professional Certificate in Digital and Integrated Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2018
Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017
Digital Creativity – Filmmaking Level 3
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Healthcare