I am a strategic, multidisciplinary designer and digital marketer with 7+ years of experience driving growth, engagement, and brand transformation across digital and print channels. I lead full rebrands, create cohesive brand systems, and deliver design-led marketing that resonates with audiences. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, WordPress, and CRM platforms, with a passion for accessible UX and storytelling. I enjoy collaborating across teams to maintain brand consistency and deliver measurable results.

Malikah Hart

I am a strategic, multidisciplinary designer and digital marketer with 7+ years of experience driving growth, engagement, and brand transformation across digital and print channels. I lead full rebrands, create cohesive brand systems, and deliver design-led marketing that resonates with audiences. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, WordPress, and CRM platforms, with a passion for accessible UX and storytelling. I enjoy collaborating across teams to maintain brand consistency and deliver measurable results.

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I am a strategic, multidisciplinary designer and digital marketer with 7+ years of experience driving growth, engagement, and brand transformation across digital and print channels. I lead full rebrands, create cohesive brand systems, and deliver design-led marketing that resonates with audiences.

I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, WordPress, and CRM platforms, with a passion for accessible UX and storytelling. I enjoy collaborating across teams to maintain brand consistency and deliver measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing, Digital & Design Manager at One Community Development Trust
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led strategic, data-driven marketing initiatives for a community-focused charity, enhancing brand visibility and public engagement across digital and print channels. Key achievements include a 91% increase in social media engagement and 181% follower growth (Q1 2025 vs Q4 2024); 85% increase in website traffic through UX redesign and SEO-optimised content; led a full organisational rebrand; delivered team training; developed fundraising events and communication strategies; created internal policies and ensured GDPR compliance, data storage standards, and CRM system management.
Digital Marketing & Communications Lead at The Avocado Foundation
July 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Directed all digital marketing, branding, and media strategy for a mission-driven organisation, delivering campaigns that elevated visibility, engagement, and fundraising outcomes. Achievements include a 35.3% email open rate and 5.1% click-through rate; digitisation and marketing of programmes increasing engagement and profit margins by 35%; multi-channel marketing (SEO, PPC, email, social) with data-driven optimisation; produced high-impact multimedia content; maintained consistent branding across all digital and print media.
Creative Consultant & Web Designer at The Substantia Group
December 31, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Managed multiple design projects, conducted client design consultations, collaborated cross-functionally, and adhered to design standards, trends, guidelines and best practices to ensure timely delivery. Key achievements include delivering over 50 design projects and improving client engagement and satisfaction by 70% through targeted design solutions.
Artist Liaison at I'm Not From London
December 31, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Led a team to meet client briefing objectives, visually merchandising live performances, independently led meetings with clients; artists, journalists etc. Oversaw the fulfilment of business deals with local businesses; managing social media accounts via Hootsuite and Mailchimp; creating on-brand digital and print content for the company.
Sales & Events Manager / Bar Manager at Brown's Brasserie & Bar
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Managed a team of 40, including scheduling, recruitment, training, and development. Delivered branding, guest experience, stock management, menu development, and visual merchandising initiatives. Led recruitment, team training, and performance management in alignment with HR practices. Oversaw daily operations, coordinated cross-functional teams, maintained brand standards, and enhanced guest experience.
Marketing, Digital & Design Manager at One Community Development Trust
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led strategic, data-driven marketing initiatives for a community-focused charity, enhancing brand visibility and public engagement across digital and print channels. Managed 3 direct reports; drove a full organisational rebrand; developed policies, GDPR-compliant data storage standards, and CRM management; and organised fundraising communications and volunteer management.
Digital Marketing & Communications Lead at The Avocado Foundation
July 1, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Directed all digital marketing, branding, and media strategy for a mission-driven organisation, delivering campaigns that elevated visibility, engagement, and fundraising outcomes. Achieved higher email open and click-through rates, supported digitisation of programmes, and led multi-channel marketing (SEO, PPC, email, social).
Creative Consultant & Web Designer at The Substantia Group
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Managed multiple design projects, conducted client consultations, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to design standards. Key achievements included delivering 50+ projects and improving client engagement and satisfaction by 70%.
Artist Liaison at I’M NOT FROM LONDON
January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
Led a team to meet client briefing objectives, visually merchandising live performances, and overseeing business deals with local businesses; managed social media accounts and created on-brand digital and print content.
Sales & Events Manager & Bar Manager at Browns Brasserie & Bar
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Managed a team of 40, delivering branding, guest experience, stock management, menu development, and visual merchandising; led recruitment, training, and performance management; oversaw daily operations and cross-functional coordination to uphold brand standards.
Communications Coordinator at South London Gallery (SLG)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Support the delivery of integrated communications campaigns across exhibitions, public programmes, retail and fundraising for a leading contemporary arts institution. Create and schedule digital content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Design print and digital marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite. Support email marketing campaigns (Klaviyo) and website content updates. Assist with press administration, event promotion and venue hire communications. Contribute to audience development, reporting and GDPR-compliant CRM management (Beacon). Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure brand consistency across platforms.
Creative Consultant & Web Designer at The Substantia Group
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Managed 50+ concurrent design projects from concept to delivery, increasing client satisfaction +70% through UX-driven design solutions. Designed responsive websites and digital assets optimised for accessibility and engagement. Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to streamline client brand systems and creative workflows.

Education

BA Degree Design for Industry (2:1) at Northumbria University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Design Internship at Newcastle City Council
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
GCSEs & AS/A-Levels at Colonel Frank Seeley School
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013
BA Design for Industry (2:1) at Northumbria University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
BA Degree Design for Industry (2:1) at Northumbria University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
HTML & CSS Certification at Online Course
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
BA Degree Design for Industry (2:1) at Northumbria University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

HTML & CSS Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
HTML & CSS Certification Online Course
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
HTML & CSS Certification Online Course
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education, Travel & Hospitality