JILDA THOMAS
London
Summary
As a dynamic and passionate graduate from De Montfort University, I am actively seeking a position that allows me to apply the expertise and insights gained during my academic journey. With a solid foundation from university and a robust background spanning 4 years in the B2B work environment and 3 years as a contractor, I bring ambition, confidence, and a hands-on approach to any role. Additionally, I possess basic knowledge of HTML and excel in using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative
Self Employed
London, United Kingdom
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Modelling (beauty, skincare, commercial, lifestyle)
- Content creation for brands on social media ie. User generated content, sponsored content, both video and stills (Monica Vinader, Quiz, HiSmile, LifeWater, JohnFrieda, Ohne)
- Filmed and edited video content (iMovie, PremierPro)
- Sent monthly analytics to the liaison team on post performance to strengthen the business relationship and negotiate longer contracts
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Marketing Executive
Self Employed
London, United Kingdom
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing innovative marketing campaigns.
- Worked closely with the PR agency to raise awareness of Luas and its products during fundraising and assisted in drafting press releases
- Launched successful product lines by collaborating with product development teams and conducting thorough market research.
- Launched marketing activities for new product lines and market penetration.
- Analysed market trends to identify new opportunities for growth, driving expansion into untapped markets (our tests in hospitals, carehomes etc.)
- Designed and produced marketing materials (Adobe Illustrator)
- Designed and implemented email marketing campaigns (Mailchimp)
- Managed content on the company’s website (Wordpress)
- Produced website performance reports (Google Analytics)
- Provided customer service support
- Raised PO's and invoices for distributed products
- Assisted with management of investors
Web Marketing Assistant
Eland Cables
London, United Kingdom
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Created email marketing campaigns (Dotdigital)
- Assisted in the coordinating of content delivery schedule for the web, digital and social plans
- Wrote and uploaded industry specific articles/blogs
- Sourced and created relevant imagery to accompany articles on LinkedIn and the website.
- Assisted with the identification and tracking of keywords across the website to optimise SEO (SEMRush)
- Created website performance reports using metrics from Google Analytics
- Created detailed Data Sheets for products to ensure the website and catalogue content was up to date (Adobe InDesign)
- Built pages and upload content to the website using the CMS (Umbraco)
- Liaised with the translation agency to source copy in 3 languages and ensure coordinated web upload
- Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude, taking on other team members' work in earnest so the team could make targets
Marketing Coordinator
Burgoynes LLP
London, United Kingdom
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Liaised with external creative agencies and printers to create branded materials
- Managed email marketing automation (Mailchimp)
- Updated client information in the CRM
- Edited content on website
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, proof read press releases and articles and other collateral.
- Performed market and competitor research
- Analysed data extracted from the company’s internal record to create visual reports on our annual performance for clients
- Created insight reports for each account to maximize customer outreach efforts and strengthen client relationships.
Marketing Assistant
HSSMI- The High Speed Sustainable Mng. Institute
London, United Kingdom
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Designed and produced a variety of high impact print & digital marketing material ie. Brochures, templates, banners, videos, presentations, social media, event materials, email signatures, infographics and other marketing projects for the wider departments when required
- Took pictures of new starters, photographed events and edited videos
- Managed content on the company’s website (WordPress)
- Managed multiple social media channels; Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook and maintained a social media calendar (Hootsuite)
- Created content to post online to drive engagement through social media ie. Recruitment drive, fun facts, public company events (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign)
- Assisted in the art working of digital content, design and graphics for the website and other digital media
- Created and put together the company’s internal newsletter
- Assisted in drafting press releases; proofreading and copy-editing blogs
- Supported the Commercial Director and Marketing & Communications Coordinator with booking travel and diary management
- Helped to organise events and conferences as well as coordinating material for exhibitions ie. Creating invitations, name badges, liaising with catering and managing RSVP’s.
- Managed events and conferences on the day to ensure they run smoothly
- Administrative duties ie. Raised PO’s, managed the job board online and added new starters to the company website
- Maintained brand guidelines, QA'd all artwork and design work before printing or online publishing
Administrative Assistant
WQE- Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
Leicester, United Kingdom
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Arranged travel, collated packs and seating plans for training days.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
Education
BA (Hons) - Fashion Buying with Marketing
De Montfort University
Leicester, United Kingdom07.2017
A Levels -
Coppice Performing Arts School
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom06.2014
GCSE's -
The Royal Wolverhampton School
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom01.2011
Skills
- Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel)
- CMS (Umbraco 8, WordPress)
- Mailchimp
- Hootsuite
- Google Analytics
- SEMrush
- Shopify
Accomplishments
- De Montfort University - Student Ambassador & Course Representative
- Coppice Performing Arts School - Peer Mentor
- City of Wolverhampton College - Student Council Class Representative
- The Royal Wolverhampton School - Lance Corporal in CCF
Adobe Skills
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Premier Pro
Microsoft Office Skills
- Word
- Publisher
- PowerPoint
- Excel
References
- De Montfort University - Mrs Kaye Herriott, Marketing Lecturer, kaye.herriott@dmu.ac.uk
- Burgoynes LLP - Debbie Tibber, Head of Marketing, debbie.tibber@burgoynes.com
- HSSMI - Victoria Tewes, Commercial Director, victoria.tewes@hssmi.org
- Luas Diagnostics - Brendan Farrell, CEO, brendan.farrell@luasdiagnostics.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Pilates
- Tennis
- Piano
- Painting
- Content Creation
Certification
- UKMT Gold Award in Mathematics
- Head’s Commendation for Art
- Head’s Commendation for Sociology
Timeline
Creative
Self Employed
08.2022 - 01.2024
Marketing Executive
Self Employed
08.2020 - 07.2022
Web Marketing Assistant
Eland Cables
01.2019 - 08.2019
Marketing Coordinator
Burgoynes LLP
04.2018 - 12.2018
Marketing Assistant
HSSMI- The High Speed Sustainable Mng. Institute
06.2017 - 03.2018
Administrative Assistant
WQE- Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
05.2017 - 06.2017
BA (Hons) - Fashion Buying with Marketing
De Montfort University
A Levels -
Coppice Performing Arts School
GCSE's -
The Royal Wolverhampton School