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Dynamic freelance marketer with extensive experience in digital marketing, print, social media strategy, communications, PR, graphic design, and event management. Proven track record of successfully managing marketing initiatives, including the establishment and promotion of a profitable film festival on a limited budget. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, bringing a creative edge to campaigns.…Dynamic freelance marketer with extensive experience in digital marketing, print, social media strategy, communications, PR, graphic design, and event management. Proven track record of successfully managing marketing initiatives, including the establishment and promotion of a profitable film festival on a limited budget. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, bringing a creative edge to campaigns.

Sam Whitaker

Video Editor, Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, +3

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Dynamic freelance marketer with extensive experience in digital marketing, print, social media strategy, communications, PR, graphic design, and event management. Proven track record of successfully managing marketing initiatives, including the establishment and promotion of a profitable film festival on a limited budget. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, bringing a creative edge to campaigns.…Dynamic freelance marketer with extensive experience in digital marketing, print, social media strategy, communications, PR, graphic design, and event management. Proven track record of successfully managing marketing initiatives, including the establishment and promotion of a profitable film festival on a limited budget. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, bringing a creative edge to campaigns.

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Dynamic freelance marketer with extensive experience in digital marketing, print, social media strategy, communications, PR, graphic design, and event management.

Proven track record of successfully managing marketing initiatives, including the establishment and promotion of a profitable film festival on a limited budget. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, bringing a creative edge to campaigns.

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English

Fluent

Work Experience

Festival Director at Out For Blood Film Festival

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Created an indie film festival to celebrate the use of genre films to tell thought-provoking narratives about the LGBTQIA+/Queer community. Responsibilities included marketing (paid digital advertising, social media, content creation, online engagement), analytics monitoring, print marketing (flyers, posters, merchandise), PR, and programming with a team of volunteers.

Festival Director at Out For Blood Film Festival

January 1, 2023 - Present

Hosted all events and was the face of the festival; managed all aspects of event organisation; communicated with filmmakers, distributors, licensing, vendors, and audiences; led a team of volunteers through the lead-up to and during events.

Marketing Manager at Cambridge Regional College (CRC)

January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Managed and coordinated marketing campaigns and collateral for CRC's Adult and Higher Education offerings and commercial properties (Seasons Restaurant, The Park Sports Centre and Gym, Vitality Hair and Beauty Salon). Included copywriting, website maintenance, graphic design, web analytics monitoring, and creation of prospectuses throughout the academic year.

Freelance Marketing and Brand Consultant at Cambridge Marketing

April 1, 2025 - Present

Provided freelance marketing and branding support to a range of clients, including branding, graphic design, website design and management, social media management, PR, and more.

Communications and Events Officer at Cambridge Access Validation Agency (CAVA)

October 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Lead on all marketing collateral and campaigns; worked with key stakeholders to ensure marketing collateral is relevant and compliant; designed, budgeted, and coordinated all marketing campaigns; tailored to different source country markets; produced original content in print, photography, typography using Adobe Suite; managed website content and design; used Google Analytics to spot trends and resolve web issues affecting user experience.

Marketing Coordinator at Anglia Ruskin University College (Navitas)

May 1, 2019 - September 30, 2020

Supported marketing activities including brand identity, graphic design, logos, video editing, event planning, website design and management, social media management, PR, and more.

Radio Presenter at Dry Stone Radio

December 1, 2010 - July 1, 2012

Radio presenter responsibilities.

Academic Services Coordinator at Anglia Ruskin University College

June 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017

Coordinated academic services and supported events and student services.

Academic Services Officer at Anglia Ruskin University College

August 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Academic services officer responsibilities including student support and related activities.

Research Intern at Global Sustainability Institute (GSI)

July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016

Research internship focusing on sustainability initiatives.