Hi there! I’m Olivia Coates, a multi-disciplinary creative leader blending creative direction, storytelling, and digital marketing to build brands that resonate. I’ve led end-to-end campaigns across photography, film studies, and performing arts, working freelance and with Cedar & Cove on visually driven brand narratives that connect with audiences and drive commercial impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love building scalable brand identities, mentoring teams, and translating evolving trends into actionable strategies. I’m passionate about data-driven decision making, UX/UI thinking, and crafting authentic stories across digital, print, and experiential channels.

Olivia Coates

Hi there! I’m Olivia Coates, a multi-disciplinary creative leader blending creative direction, storytelling, and digital marketing to build brands that resonate. I’ve led end-to-end campaigns across photography, film studies, and performing arts, working freelance and with Cedar & Cove on visually driven brand narratives that connect with audiences and drive commercial impact. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love building scalable brand identities, mentoring teams, and translating evolving trends into actionable strategies. I’m passionate about data-driven decision making, UX/UI thinking, and crafting authentic stories across digital, print, and experiential channels.

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Hi there! I’m Olivia Coates, a multi-disciplinary creative leader blending creative direction, storytelling, and digital marketing to build brands that resonate. I’ve led end-to-end campaigns across photography, film studies, and performing arts, working freelance and with Cedar & Cove on visually driven brand narratives that connect with audiences and drive commercial impact.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and love building scalable brand identities, mentoring teams, and translating evolving trends into actionable strategies. I’m passionate about data-driven decision making, UX/UI thinking, and crafting authentic stories across digital, print, and experiential channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Executive at Cedar & Cove
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative leadership for photography, film studies, and performing arts campaigns; oversaw end-to-end creative direction, brand storytelling, and multi-channel execution.
Freelance / Contracted at Cedar & Cove
December 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Delivered boutique, end-to-end creative campaigns across digital and print for brand clients; collaborated across photography, film, and Performing Arts (acting).
Residential Coordinator at CRM Students
December 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025
Managed student wellbeing, crisis response, housing logistics and on-site support in Edinburgh.
Sales Advisor at The White Company
December 31, 2017 - September 13, 2025
Front-line sales and customer experience support, contributing to brand presentation and service excellence.

Education

Diploma in Photography, Film Studies & Performing Arts (Acting) at Exeter College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Film
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Google Skills Shop: GA4 Certification
January 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
HubSpot Academy: AI & Content Marketing AI For Marketers
January 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
SEMrush Academy: Comprehensive SEO Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - September 13, 2025
OpenClassrooms: Degree-Level Programme in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
OpenClassrooms: Degree-Level Programme | 480+ Hours of Intensive Study Over 12 Weeks
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
OpenClassrooms: Degree-Level Programme in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Certificate of Higher Education
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Exeter College Programme in Photography, Film Studies & Performing Arts (Acting)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail