I am a recent digital marketing graduate who enjoys helping others. I am hardworking and communicative, with strong teamworking and attention to detail from my graphic design and marketing education and customer service experience. I have a deep passion for languages, visual design, and learning new things, and I’m excited to apply my skills to support brands in their marketing and design goals.

Jonathan Markey

I am a recent digital marketing graduate who enjoys helping others. I am hardworking and communicative, with strong teamworking and attention to detail from my graphic design and marketing education and customer service experience. I have a deep passion for languages, visual design, and learning new things, and I’m excited to apply my skills to support brands in their marketing and design goals.

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I am a recent digital marketing graduate who enjoys helping others. I am hardworking and communicative, with strong teamworking and attention to detail from my graphic design and marketing education and customer service experience.

I have a deep passion for languages, visual design, and learning new things, and I’m excited to apply my skills to support brands in their marketing and design goals.

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Work Experience

Social Media Volunteer at HOPS - Healing Opportunities Wellbeing Service
October 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025
Advised on the design of HOPS’ website, print design and social media posts on Facebook and LinkedIn. Designed social media images for World Mental Health Day 2025 and redesigned a Workplace Wellbeing poster to improve readability and aesthetics consistent with branding.
Deli Assistant at SPAR, Darlington
August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Cooked and prepared different types of food and helped fulfil customers’ requests such as for sandwiches, paninis, cakes and salad boxes. Upsold offers or alternative items such as Meal Deals and followed food safety and productivity deadlines.
Cafe Assistant at Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park, Thornaby
May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Customer service, making food and drink, cooking and cleaning tasks. Developed communication skills and confidence with customers and resolved conflicts such as refunds.
Course Representative at Teesside University Student Union, Middlesbrough
April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Gained confidence in communication with classmates and liaised with staff to provide feedback and ensure a fair and enjoyable course experience.
Digital Work Experience at YPO
January 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025
Wrote 3 TikTok ideas for World Book Day, listing plots, props, which sounds to use, trending hashtags and drawing inspiration from others under the WorldBookDay hashtag. Learned how to craft useful, humorous and creative plots for a target audience and to observe social media trends.
Digital Work Experience at Reed Group
October 1, 2023 - November 16, 2025
Wrote a response to a complaint, rated reviews and suggested changes to review response structures. Learned how to word a response to both positive and negative reviews and how to manage customer problems while showing appreciation for patronage.
Digital Work Experience at The Big Give
September 1, 2023 - November 16, 2025
Made 2 match-funding pitches for mental health charities, plus a presentation explaining match-funding and its benefits through careful language, colour choices and design.
Digital Work Experience – Corporate Affairs & PR at Money And Pension Service
September 1, 2023 - November 16, 2025
Interviewed a friend about their money habits and condensed the interview into a blog post to present a positive image of the company.
Digital Work Experience – Brand & Marketing at Money And Pension Service
September 1, 2023 - November 16, 2025
Created a TikTok video on 3 money tips for young people. Learned how to condense useful information into a concise 2-minute video and tailor it to the target audience.

Education

Level 3 BTEC Cambridge Media Technical Diploma (D*D) at Haughton Academy, Darlington
September 1, 2018 - March 31, 2020
Level 2 BTEC Cambridge Media Technical Diploma (D*D*) at Haughton Academy, Darlington
September 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
GCSE Maths (4/C) at Haughton Academy, Darlington
October 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
GCSE English Language (4/C) at Haughton Academy, Darlington
October 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018

Qualifications

MSc Digital Marketing
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025
TQUK Level 2 Business Administration
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Marketing (2:1)
October 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
November 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe InDesign
November 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate
February 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
November 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional: InDesign
November 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Adobe Certified Professional: Photoshop
May 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate
February 1, 2022 - November 16, 2025
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate
January 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025

Industry Experience

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