A young and ambitious Digital Media enthusiast with a raft of up to date skills willing to take responsibility for projects, client communication, organisation and continual learning. Eager to move into a fast-paced environment to challenge myself and show what I can offer.
As a part of the Brand Marketing team, my key role was to be responsible for the social content that drives the brands forward, creates further awareness and nurtures engagement.
Work
From 4 January 2020 – present
From 4 January 2020 - I arrived in Australia on a First Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) currently looking for work.
Screwfix: December 2018 – December 2019
Screwfix one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK, a true leader in the E-Commerce industry, and part of the 77,000 people strong Kingfisher PLC Group with a turnover £1.5 billion per year and over 12,000 employees. Responsible for creating the best possible content following brand guidelines and tone of voice. The work was closely linked to the rest of the marketing team internal communication key for the daily ex*****on of content and brand strategy.
Key responsibilities:
Proficient user of Sprinklr allowing for effective social media marketing, social advertising, content management, collaboration, advocacy and social media monitoring
Creation of fresh and relevant content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest
Creation and organisation of social media calendars for all relevant campaigns
Scheduling and proof-reading all content in advance.
Delivery of the social media strategy for all campaigns
Monthly reporting on all social media activity across all platforms. with a good understanding and knowledge of social media platforms
Strong interest in social media. Keeping up to date with all trends and bringing ideas and recommendations for further analysis and discussion.
Managing Screwfix forum
Managing positive and negative reviews shared on social media channels
Excellent English language skills (grammar/spelling).
Excellent time management, organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work within deadlines and as part of a team.
Excellent customer support and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
Raleigh International, Tanzania. February 2018 – May 2018
A volunteer with Raleigh international the project worked together with local people on crucial community and environmental projects including bringing clean water to a local community, talking to people about important sanitation issues and protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable environments. I also got the opportunity to develop my teamwork and leadership skills on an exhilarating adventure trek.
Responsibilities and achievements
I was awarded a bursary for 50% of my charity target for this I had to submit a living CV and go through a formal tendering process and also fundraise. I organised and oversaw a metal detecting events for veterans with PTSD, called “Detecting for Veterans” on our farm.
Freelance Graphic Designer News UK, London. September 2017-May 2018
References available: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmadge3/
Social Media Assistant, Q Social Media, Exeter. September 2016 – February 2018
An 18-month apprenticeship (Level 3 Digital Marketing) with a small company working with a diverse range of B2B, B2C and non-profit clients.
Responsibilities and achievements
Managing 20 email marketing campaigns for 6 clients per month
Create, maintain and restructure existing client sites and recommend PPC campaigns
Manage Facebook and Twitter accounts and develop Instagram and Pinterest presence; traffic has doubled for one client
SEO using Google Analytics to review and build ad campaigns
Writing bi-monthly blogs on how to develop social media marketing skills
Daily use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Hootsuite, Animaker
Responsibilities and achievements
A proud moment was being selected to form a team of just 25 from 3000 applicants by News UK’s News Digital Summer Academy. This was an intense week run by The Times and the Sunday Times during which we were tasked to produce a multimedia digital news product; it was an incredible week that allowed me insight into Amazon Web services and a wide range of masterclasses. From this, I gained freelance work with The Sun.
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Bar & Restaurant Team Member, The Lord Poulett Arms, Somerset. June – September 2016
I worked double shifts at this very busy award-winning restaurant and venue. A focus on exceptional customer service required great communication skills, fast learning, attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
Farm Team Member, Coombe Farm Organic. May – September 2016
General assistant at this organic farm supplying quality meat boxes online.
Cricket Festival Hospitality Team, King’s College Taunton. July 2015 – September 2015
General assistant at this annual event for over 300 players and spectators. Responsibilities included dealing with client queries, catering services and ensuring health and safety.
Marketing Assistant, Seavington Store and Café, Somerset. October 2014 – December 2014
I initiated, created and prepared press releases and ads as well as maintaining the web site for this forward-thinking community project encompassing store, café and village amenities.
Work Placement, Glyder Graphics, Taunton. Spring 2013
An extended work experience during which I had responsibility for design and client meetings with this print and web Production Company. Successfully produced a magazine concept for a client.
2016-2018 Level 3 Digital Marketing Advanced Apprenticeship Course content includes:
Legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in sales and marketing
Principles of marketing and evaluation and Digital marketing metrics and analytics
Principles of social media advertising and promotion and online display advertising
Principles of marketing stakeholder relationships
Principles of Social Media within a business
Principles of keywords and optimization Search engine, content and email marketing
Brand development, Project management, Delivering e-commerce solutions
Copy for digital media communication
Imaging software, Spreadsheet software. Analysis and data reporting
2010 - 2014 King’s College Taunton
A-Levels – Art and Music Technology
AS Levels – Fine Art, History, Business Studies, Music Technology 10 GCSE’s
Skills and interests
• Sprinklr Hootsuite Animaker, Google Analytics, and AdWords. • Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Logic Pro, Design Print and Publisher.
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.• Mail chimp, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads, Pinterest Analytics, and Google Shopping
• Keen rugby player; County player, Chard rugby club and school 1st XV
• Guitar; Composing and performing
• Sailing: Competent Crew Atlantic Crossing as part of 4 on a 54ft Hanse from Antigua to Dartmouth, Devon.
