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Joshua Ward

United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic and innovative Social Media Manager with high proficiency in executing social campaigns and coordinating teams across events and brand development. Demonstrates expertise in photography and videography across diverse media and locations, coupled with a strong ability to manage high-value image concepts. A creative designer experienced in a wide range of industries, committed to driving impactful brand strategies.

Social Media Manager with 4 years of content development experience. Adapts communications strategy based on data and market trends. Builds company reputation through dynamic campaign management. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud and video editing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Social media manager

Tom Sellars 2 Star Michelin Restaurant chain
London
09.2024 - Current
  • Produced 78% increased restaurant via design and production of original high quality photo/video content showcasing company.
  • Expanded market penetration through enhanced digital presence together with creation of compelling visual designs.
  • Developed engaging online content for improved customer interaction. This produced engagement with A list personalities e.g. Piece Brosnan, Red Bull Racing, Wimbledon, Wings for Life.
  • Facilitated partnerships with influencers extending reach to boost reputation. Developed successful social media strategy
  • Increased significant audience growth on numerous key event,. Valentines Night, by over 80% through targeted advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. Significantly increased Brand Visibility

Senior Creative Designer and Team Leader

Boyarde Art House
London
03.2020 - 10.2024
  • Expanded sales by 40% via streamlined design process ,I implemented new software and tools .for high end luxury items ,handbags, shoes, wallets, etc.
  • Incresed sales into 12MAJOR brands via team of 4 designers Translated complex information into clear, readable documents through expert infographic creation.
  • Managed ,designed, developed and implemented marketing campaigns into high end partnerships, Harrods, Nike, Autosport, plus Premier League Footballers and TV personalities
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various design software including Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and InVision.

Social Media Manager

Slow Restuaurant
London
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Increased footfall by 43% and sales by 70% via developed engaging online content for improved customer interaction.
  • Developed engaging online content for improved customer interaction. Production of eye catching images for website and social media

Freelance Art Director(Part Time )

Ponderosa Pop Group
London
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Designed Logo, album covers, posters and Merchandised items Conceptualised visual narratives of the band ensuring consistency across all platforms
  • Spearheaded redesigning initiatives; made significant improvements in web aesthetics.
  • Landed record contract for band following design and implementation of all aspects of Videography and production of videos to promote band

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) -

Goldsmiths, University of London
London
09.2015 - 06.2018

Skills

Social Media Manager high proficiency in social campaign execution

Experienced Photography and Videography over multi media/locations

Skilled team Manager on high value / image concepts

Innovative, creative designer experienced in a wide range of industries

Expert team coordinator across events and brand development

Accomplishments

Winner of "Merseyside Young Artist of The Year"2014

Affiliations

Photography, Music , Art, Football, and Cooking

Timeline

Social media manager

Tom Sellars 2 Star Michelin Restaurant chain
09.2024 - Current

Senior Creative Designer and Team Leader

Boyarde Art House
03.2020 - 10.2024

Social Media Manager

Slow Restuaurant
09.2018 - 03.2020

Freelance Art Director(Part Time )

Ponderosa Pop Group
06.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) -

Goldsmiths, University of London
09.2015 - 06.2018
Joshua Ward