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Danial McKenna

Danial McKenna

Royton, Oldham

Summary

I'm a driven and ambitious Digital Marketing Director with a background in driving continued sales and brand growth, developing digital marketing strategies and managing large teams. I have proven success in driving revenue growth and brand awareness by using effective digital strategies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Associate Digital Marketing Director

Cosatto
Manchester, Lancashire
08.2020 - Current

After a successful first two years, I was promoted to Associate Digital Marketing Director and took the lead on our digital strategy. This involved managing a team of 7 people (3 currently), external agencies and driving website revenue, traffic and development for the business.


Responsibilities

  • Management of the Digital Marketing team across a number of disciplines.
  • Drive ongoing development of the website including SEO, User Journey, User Experience and general development with key stakeholders.
  • Work with key stakeholders to devise and manage projects and performance.
  • Develop and manage relationships with external agencies, negotiated contracts and monitored performance.
  • Maximise brand exposure, traffic and sales by developing and executing a variety of Digital Marketing channels.
  • Manage marketing budgets of over £100k
  • Produce marketing reports for senior management.
  • Coordinate A/B testing.
  • Continuous data and trend analysis and implementation to drive continued change.


Achievements

  • Increased website revenue by over 500% over a 12 - 24 month period.
  • Implemented key digital channels from scratch including PPC, Paid Social and Affiliates.
  • Increased the performance of digital channels across the board including revenue increases in Email (300%), PPC (from no PPC channel to the leading driver of revenue), Paid Social and Affiliates.
  • Built the in-house digital team and department from scratch.
  • Took the lead on a wide remit of projects across the business including web development, paid media channels, SEO, marketing and more.
  • Co-led the re-development of a new website in Shopify.

Digital Marketing Manager

Cosatto
08.2018 - 08.2020

Content Executive

Printerbase
06.2016 - 08.2018

Freelance Writer

SHOOT Magazine
06.2009 - 01.2017

Marketing Coordinator

Lancashire Farm Dairies
03.2016 - 06.2016

Website Manager

Alexander Jewellers
09.2014 - 03.2016

Digital Communications

The Little Greene Paint Company
Manchester
09.2012 - 03.2014

Social Media Specialist

O2
12.2011 - 08.2012

Customer Service Assistant

O2
10.2010 - 12.2011

Sales Assistant

Orton Meadows Golf Course
01.2004 - 01.2010

Education

BA Hons - Journalism

University Centre Peterborough
2010

A-Levels -

King's School
Peterborough
09.2008 - 07.2010

GCSEs -

Kirkstone House School
09.2003 - 07.2008

Skills

  • Digital Strategy
  • Budget Management
  • Team Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Marketing and Brand Awareness
  • SEO Development
  • Project Management
  • Influencer Management

Timeline

Associate Digital Marketing Director

Cosatto
08.2020 - Current

Digital Marketing Manager

Cosatto
08.2018 - 08.2020

Content Executive

Printerbase
06.2016 - 08.2018

Marketing Coordinator

Lancashire Farm Dairies
03.2016 - 06.2016

Website Manager

Alexander Jewellers
09.2014 - 03.2016

Digital Communications

The Little Greene Paint Company
09.2012 - 03.2014

Social Media Specialist

O2
12.2011 - 08.2012

Customer Service Assistant

O2
10.2010 - 12.2011

Freelance Writer

SHOOT Magazine
06.2009 - 01.2017

A-Levels -

King's School
09.2008 - 07.2010

Sales Assistant

Orton Meadows Golf Course
01.2004 - 01.2010

GCSEs -

Kirkstone House School
09.2003 - 07.2008

BA Hons - Journalism

University Centre Peterborough
Danial McKenna