Hi, I’m Debbie, a freelance Facebook Ads Specialist who has been managing social media accounts since 2017 and Facebook ads since 2019 for businesses in New Zealand and the UK. I craft and manage ad strategies, optimise campaigns and help brands grow with engaging social content. With a background in design and illustration from Chelsea Art College, I’ve spent years as a freelance artist before focusing on social media. I love creativity, attention to detail, and turning ideas into effective visuals and campaigns.…

Debbie Friend

Hi, I’m Debbie, a freelance Facebook Ads Specialist who has been managing social media accounts since 2017 and Facebook ads since 2019 for businesses in New Zealand and the UK. I craft and manage ad strategies, optimise campaigns and help brands grow with engaging social content. With a background in design and illustration from Chelsea Art College, I’ve spent years as a freelance artist before focusing on social media. I love creativity, attention to detail, and turning ideas into effective visuals and campaigns.…

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Hi, I’m Debbie, a freelance Facebook Ads Specialist who has been managing social media accounts since 2017 and Facebook ads since 2019 for businesses in New Zealand and the UK. I craft and manage ad strategies, optimise campaigns and help brands grow with engaging social content.

With a background in design and illustration from Chelsea Art College, I’ve spent years as a freelance artist before focusing on social media. I love creativity, attention to detail, and turning ideas into effective visuals and campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Facebook Ads Specialist at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Managing Facebook ad strategy and campaigns for various companies including Hilton and Allfit Fitness in New Zealand and The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust in the UK.
Media Executive at Mediacom London
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Brand Social Media Audits/Competitor Analysis Reports & Production of Social Media Best Practice Guides
Social Media Manager at Personalyze
March 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Social Media Management/Content Creation • Tech support for start up events
Freelance Facebook Ads Specialist at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Managing Facebook ad strategy and campaigns for various companies including Hilton and Allfit Fitness in New Zealand and The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust in the UK.
Freelance Facebook Ads Specialist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Managing Facebook ad strategy and campaigns for various companies including Hilton and Allfit Fitness in New Zealand and The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust in the UK. Responsible for ad strategy, management and optimization.

Education

Social Media Management (Digital Mums UK accredited online course) at Digital Mums UK
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Facebook Ads Course at Emma Van Heusen Adcelerator
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Training in display & design; children's book illustration at Chelsea Art College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Facebook Ads Course at Emma Van Heusen Adcelerator
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Social Media Management (Online course) at Digital Mums UK
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Display & Design Training; Children’s Book Illustration at Chelsea Art College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Meta Business Manager/Business Suite training at Self-Directed
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Digital Mums UK accredited online course in Social Media Management at Digital Mums UK
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Facebook Ads Course at Emma Van Heusen Adcelerator
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Display & Design and Children's Book Illustration training at Chelsea Art College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Digital Mums UK accredited online course in Social Media Management at Digital Mums UK
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Facebook Ads Course (Emma Van Heusen Adcelerator) at Emma Van Heusen Adcelerator
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Display & Design training and Children's Book Illustration at Chelsea Art College
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

Facebook Ads Course
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Social Media Management Certification (Digital Mums UK)
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Facebook Ads Course
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Social Media Management (Online course)
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Display & Design Training; Children’s Book Illustration
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Meta Business Manager/Business Suite training
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Facebook Ads Course - Emma Van Heusen Adcelerator
October 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Facebook Ads Course (Adcelerator)
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Digital Mums UK Social Media Management
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level