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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Kingdom
07.2017

A Levels -

Coppice Performing Arts School
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
06.2014

GCSE's -

The Royal Wolverhampton School
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
01.2011

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

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