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Helen  Asling

Helen Asling

Andover,Hampshire

Summary

I am a forward-thinking Marketing Professional with a diverse range of industry experience. I’m effective at delivering high-quality content for digital, traditional and social media marketing. I offer dynamic, creative copywriting and design skills. I’m approachable, with the ability to liaise and work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Marketing and Communications Executive

WSX Enterprise
Fareham (Remote), Hampshire
09.2021 - Current


Working for a not-for-profit business support organisation, I have been instrumental in the development and implementation of the corporate marketing strategy. Establishing a corporate brand identity, I have had responsibility for all the marketing for 3 of their projects. I have also planned and implemented an integrated marketing campaign for the Aldershot Enterprise Centre, culminating in the event management of their official opening event. Day-to-day tasks have included:


  • Creation and implementation of 3 social media schedules adhering with brand guidelines
  • Creation and implementation of two regular B2B e-newsletters
  • Management and editing of three websites using WordPress
  • Creation of Intranet and in-house email digest
  • Coordination and writing of offline marketing collateral

Marketing and Business Administrator

Sandra Silk Bookkeeping and Payroll
Old Sarum, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Creation and management of all social media posts
  • Creation of E-newsletter for existing clients
  • Writing and management of existing website
  • Design of client leaflet

NHS Call Handler

NHS Central
10.2020 - 02.2021

Contract undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic while searching for a marketing role.

  • Cold calling eligible individuals for flu and COVID vaccinations
  • Input data onto central system

Marketing Administrator

André's Blinds and Signs Ltd
Andover, Hampshire, Hampshire
05.2017 - 07.2020

Please note this contract finished due to redundancy.

  • Developed Marketing Plans and Strategies
  • Produced engaging written content to optimise websites and social media platforms
  • Implemented printed direct mail campaigns
  • Planned and implemented printed and radio advertising
  • Proofread marketing collateral to guarantee accuracy
  • Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness, adjusting strategies accordingly

Marketing Assistant

Clarke & Son Solicitors LLP
Basingstoke, Hampshire
08.2007 - 05.2017
  • Creation of blogs and legal surgeries for offline and online marketing
  • Tracked and scheduled social media posts with Hootsuite platform
  • Implementation of 2 rebranding campaigns
  • Management of internal and external sales events
  • Management of PR and advertising campaigns
  • Liaised with media and PR professionals to build campaign reach

Office Manager

MCPR Ltd
03.2003 - 12.2006
  • Liaison with broadsheet journalists and estate agents
  • Managed all office administration
  • Creation of Press releases for property publications

Copywriter

Halesway Ltd
09.2000 - 09.2002
  • Awarded Highly Commended for Writing Excellence at the Communiqué Awards 2002 for a patient-friendly diabetes website
  • Produced copy for: websites, brochures, leaflets, sales aids, mailings and newsletters to healthcare professionals (nurses to surgeons), patients and B2B clients.

Education

CIM Advanced Certificate - Promotional Practice

Basingstoke College of Technology

CIM Advanced Certificate - Effective Management for Marketing; Marketing Operations

The Marketing Class
Ealing

Postgraduate Diploma - Creative Writing and Promotional Copywriting

West Herts College
Watford

B.A. Honours Degree - English Language and English and European Literature

University of Essex
Colchester

A-Levels - English Literature, French, History

Queen Mary's College
Basingstoke

GCSEs -

Richard Aldworth Community School
Basingstoke

Skills

Key Achievements

  • Managed all marketing channels across 3 projects for not-for-profit organisation
  • Increased social media presence for retailer by 50%
  • Implemented two rebranding campaigns for professional services company
  • Highly Commended in writing excellence for B2C website

Marketing Skillset

Social Media Campaigns; Content Creation; Website Management; Copywriting; Proofreading; Printed Media Campaigns; Event Management; PR

Technical Skills

Canva, Hootsuite, Buffer, SmarterQueue, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, WordPress, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Campaign Monitor, Mailchimp, PowerPoint, Publisher, Sage

Certification

Future Learn Digital Skills: Digital Marketing (Display Advertising, PPC, SEO, Email Marketing)

Social Media Management course with Litus Digital Ltd

TechPixies: Social Media Supercharge

Executive Mini MBA Accelerator

First Aid Mental Health Practitioner course

Interests

In my spare time I love spending time with my family, walking my rescue hound and reading historical fiction.

Work availability

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Timeline

Marketing and Communications Executive

WSX Enterprise
09.2021 - Current

Marketing and Business Administrator

Sandra Silk Bookkeeping and Payroll
03.2021 - 06.2021

NHS Call Handler

NHS Central
10.2020 - 02.2021

Marketing Administrator

André's Blinds and Signs Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2020

Marketing Assistant

Clarke & Son Solicitors LLP
08.2007 - 05.2017

Office Manager

MCPR Ltd
03.2003 - 12.2006

Copywriter

Halesway Ltd
09.2000 - 09.2002

CIM Advanced Certificate - Promotional Practice

Basingstoke College of Technology

CIM Advanced Certificate - Effective Management for Marketing; Marketing Operations

The Marketing Class

Postgraduate Diploma - Creative Writing and Promotional Copywriting

West Herts College

B.A. Honours Degree - English Language and English and European Literature

University of Essex

A-Levels - English Literature, French, History

Queen Mary's College

GCSEs -

Richard Aldworth Community School
Helen Asling