I’m El Carthy, a creative designer and content creator driven by storytelling, interactive media, and audience experience. My work sits at the intersection of digital campaigns and live events, where I design and produce content and campaigns to turn ideas into immersive, narrative-driven outputs. With a background in 3D design and production, I combine creative design with hands-on execution from concept to release.

El Carthy

I’m El Carthy, a creative designer and content creator driven by storytelling, interactive media, and audience experience. My work sits at the intersection of digital campaigns and live events, where I design and produce content and campaigns to turn ideas into immersive, narrative-driven outputs. With a background in 3D design and production, I combine creative design with hands-on execution from concept to release.

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I’m El Carthy, a creative designer and content creator driven by storytelling, interactive media, and audience experience. My work sits at the intersection of digital campaigns and live events, where I design and produce content and campaigns to turn ideas into immersive, narrative-driven outputs.

With a background in 3D design and production, I combine creative design with hands-on execution from concept to release.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Events at World Chess Europe GmbH
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Designed and delivered branded live experiences generating €70K monthly revenue with a 60% profit margin, overseeing planning, scheduling, and execution. Developed and maintained production plans, timelines, and tracking systems to deliver 50+ experiences per quarter across teams and partners. Worked with cross-functional teams of 15-20 across marketing, technical production, and operations, ensuring alignment and consistent delivery. Led planning sessions, execution briefings, and post-event reviews to refine creative quality and audience experience. Managed suppliers, technical production, and venue execution, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate across high-volume events. Developed outreach strategies and partnership materials, increasing B2B bookings by 35% and repeat engagement by 25% YoY.
Social Media Manager at World Chess Europe GmbH
May 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and produced multi-platform campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X, shaping content, assets, and publishing workflows. Managed campaign planning and delivery pipelines using Meta Business Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, Buffer, and Google Analytics, generating 7M+ impressions within 4 months. Created and optimised cross-platform content, growing Facebook viewership by 6.1M and driving 17K+ audience interactions. Implemented structured testing and iteration frameworks for creative assets, improving performance and significantly increasing click-through rates across platforms. Developed and maintained content calendars, creative briefs, and production workflows using spreadsheets, ClickUp, and Slack to ensure consistent delivery across teams. Designed marketing assets including social content, presentations, and campaign visuals using Figma, Canva, and CapCut.
Cafe & Shop Barista at Café & Shop
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Barista: Prepared and served high-quality beverages while maintaining fast, efficient service; improved team scheduling and workflow; collaborated with colleagues to enhance customer experience.
Cafe & Shop Manager at Café & Shop
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Cafe & Shop Manager: Supported delivery of ticketed experiences, increasing attendance by 20% YoY and contributing to partnership development across events and promotions.
Operations Director Assistant at Café & Shop
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Operations Director Assistant: Supported production and operational delivery for a venue hosting 40–60 experiences per month; improved coordination and cross-team communication; managed supplier relationships and processed 100+ monthly invoices with 100% on-time payments; developed reports, forecasts, and KPI dashboards to track performance and reduce discrepancies by 15%; coordinated quarterly reviews and annual financial reporting with accountants, ensuring compliance and on-time submissions.

Education

3D Environmental Design at Pulse College, Dublin, Ireland
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts: 3D Model Making And Digital Design - First Honors at Dun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + Technology, Dublin, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Diploma in 3D Environmental Design at Pulse College, Dublin, Ireland
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (First Honors) in 3D Model Making and Digital Design at Dun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + Technology, Dublin, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services