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I am a dedicated and driven Social Media Manager with an MSc in Digital Marketing from Heriot-Watt University and a strong background in English Literature. I am passionate about content creation, developing impactful strategies, and driving brand awareness.
I am a self-motivated, enthusiastic professional with experience in sales and PR, eager to apply my digital marketing, content creation, and strategic planning skills in a challenging new role.
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Work Experience
Freelance Social Media Manager at Various clients (Edinburgh)
September 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped comprehensive social media strategies for multiple Edinburgh venues (Bon AppéTea, Grand Cru, Cha Cha, Bar Napoli, Biblos); revamped Instagram and TikTok accounts; planned, shot, edited, scheduled and posted video and image assets; created graphics to support online presence.
Account Executive PR & Marketing at Represent Comms
September 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025Built strategic communications and content across platforms for clients including a private secondary school, a shopping centre and renewable energy businesses; focused on brand awareness, engagement, copywriting, SEO, PR outreach; crisis management and multi-client juggling.
Editorial Coordinator at Fringebiscuit Magazine
July 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024Managed production of newsletters, blogs, social media and marketing content; proofreading, editing, writing for online content; contributed to Canva-based graphic design for social channels during Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
PR & Marketing Coordinator at Laser Clinics UK Edinburgh
July 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024Led local social media strategy across platforms; content creation, SEO, Canva; events management; influencer outreach/management; scheduling and reporting; admin tasks to support marketing initiatives.
Sales Person at Swatch
June 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024Retail sales advisor; learned product knowledge; delivered sales pitches to achieve store targets; provided customer service.
COVID Tester at My Healthcare Facility (Edinburgh Airport)
March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022Performed PCR and antigen tests daily; collected and delivered data; occasionally shift leader coordinating testers and reporting.
Flyer Distributor/Advertiser at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018Promoted shows through street marketing; delivered improvised sales pitches; tested and repeated in 2019.
Flyer Distributor/Advertiser at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Promoted shows through street marketing; invited back to promote in 2019.
Sales Assistant at USC
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019Retail sales assistant; stock control; customer service; visual merchandising; adaptable with shifts.
Busser/Front of House at Frankie and Bennys
November 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016Fast-paced hospitality role; handling customer orders; strong communication and customer service.
Helper Volunteer at Roslyn School
September 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016Volunteered with disabled children; organized activities and teambuilding.
Sales Assistant at Next
October 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015Customer service, stock control, merchandising; seasonal peaks; flexible hours.
Freelance Social Media Manager at Self-employed / Edinburgh clients (Bon AppéTea, Grand Cru, Cha Cha, Bar Napoli, Biblos)
September 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloped social media strategies and delivered full creative control to revamp and rebrand Instagram and TikTok accounts for multiple Edinburgh venues. Responsibilities included planning, shooting, editing, scheduling and posting video and image content, creating graphics, and producing high-quality assets to boost brand visibility, engagement and customer acquisition.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing at Heriot-Watt University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature 2:1 at The University of Edinburgh
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Master of Science (MSc) in Digital Marketing at Heriot-Watt University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature at The University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Silver
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Silver
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Sports Leader
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Higher English A
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Higher Music A
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare
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