Kieran James
Summary
Dynamic and innovative professional with a proactive attitude and extensive experience in strategic marketing techniques, brand development, and tactical thinking. Demonstrates proficiency in copywriting, WordPress, and web development basics, with a strong focus on URL structuring. Committed to driving innovation and achieving measurable results through effective marketing strategies.
Overview
1
1
Language
2
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years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Owner/Editor
Originalrock.net
2016.01 - 2026.07
- The website has since achieved over 40,000 views and I have reported on festivals such as Isle of Wight Festival, 2000 Tree and Reading Festival to name a few.
- I have done over 100 interviews including with bands https://originalrock.net/interviews/
- Conducted interviews with WWE wrestlers and provided reviews of WWE Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, showcasing engagement with major events in the industry.
- Established website from scratch, building significant PR contacts for ongoing collaboration after hours.
- Developed personal website on Wordpress.com, reigniting passion for writing while enhancing online presence.
- I have a Twitter page @original247rock and Facebook www.facebook.com/originalrock247 where I constantly promote my articles.
- You can find the YouTube page here also https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7esb9k56f0E2vzi0iPCiBQ
- Https://originalrock.net/interviews/
- Https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7esb9k56f0E2vzi0iPCiBQ
Arts, Entertainment and Sport editor
Eastleigh News
Eastleigh
2010.11 - 2026.07
- Serve as Arts, Entertainment and Sport editor on a voluntary basis, consistently updating the site with fresh content and engaging articles.
- Authored match previews for Eastleigh Football, featured on the official website and in matchday programmes.
- Http://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/author/kieran-james/
- Http://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/about-2/contributers-staff/
- Http://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/about-2/contributers-staff/
- Eastleighnews.co.uk
- Http://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/author/kieran-james/
- Http://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/about-2/contributers-staff/
Digital Coordinator
Tourism South East
2016.01 - 2026.03
- Started as an apprentice at Tourism South East as a digital assistant, securing a one-year full-time contract.
- I also helped manage their consumer website visitsoutheastengland.com (4 million page views a year) where I made amendments and updates to the member listings that included over 800.
- During my time at the company I have been on SEO and Google Analytics courses and have achieved certificates from these as well as GDPR and Digital Marketing.
- I have also completed my level 3 in business while working at Tourism South East and have had two promotions since starting in January 2016.
- I have also been on social media courses and I ran the company's Twitter handle @visitsengland as well as their Facebook page facebook.com/visitsoutheastengland.
- Over time at the company I have created monthly average impressions on Twitter of 100,000 and I have taken part in many social media campaigns.
- I am also in charge of monthly newsletter sales and designing where I used the software Campaigner to database over 40,000.
- Collaborated with international research and PR department to support project initiatives, demonstrating a strong collaborative spirit.
- Regularly communicated with members to foster relationships and explore sales opportunities.
- I have also used a CRM (customer relationship management) system as well as CMS (content management system) where I am updating the website.
- I have also provided social media support for The Beautiful South Awards on several occasions.
- In October 2022, I passed a Digital Marketing course and now am a certified Digital Marketing Specialist.
- Tourism South East is a membership organisation that promotes the whole of the South East of England.
- Visitsoutheastengland.com
Asda
2014.09 - 2016.01
- While working for Asda I had learnt a number of communication skills as well as working as a team.
- I also had to check stock in the store by using a gun as well as dealing with customers on a day to day basis.
Community writer
The News (Portsmouth)
Portsmouth
2013.09 - 2014.09
- While taking a diploma in NCTJ, I also worked for the Portsmouth News for a year in the community section.
- Over the year I enjoyed my experience working for the paper and being part of a team.
- Unfortunately after doing several weekend shifts after the course, I had to give it up for personal reasons.
- I had experience in a lot of administrative roles while working for the newspaper that included meeting and greeting people with stories and visitors to the office and phoning a number of people every day to book interviews.
- I also had to use the photocopier to print off previews of upcoming editions.
Daily Echo Pink
2013.03 - 2013.03
- This job placement was arranged by myself during college.
- The placement gave me an invaluable insight to every day practice as a journalist.
- I had several articles published in the paper and I continue to work for them on a voluntary basis from time to time at home.
Education
A Levels - ICT, English Language and Literature, Media Studies
Barton Peveril
2011.01 - 2013.01
NCTJ Diploma - Journalism
Level 3 - Business
Skills
- Proactive attitude
- Strategic marketing techniques
- Tactical thinking
- Innovation driven
- Brand development
- WordPress experience
- Copywriting proficiency
- URL structuring
- Web development basics
Languages
I use to live in France for 4 years therefore I am fairly useful at understanding some of the French language.
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies
In my spare time I enjoy playing football and keeping fit. I regularly watch and support my local team Eastleigh FC by writing articles for them., I enjoy spending time with my friends/family and I like listening to music., I go to a lot of music gigs and enjoy socialising in my spare time.
Affiliations
- Watching my local team Eastleigh FC
- Going to WWE events
- Learning French
Timeline
Owner/Editor
Originalrock.net
2016.01 - 2026.07
Digital Coordinator
Tourism South East
2016.01 - 2026.03
Asda
2014.09 - 2016.01
Community writer
The News (Portsmouth)
2013.09 - 2014.09
Daily Echo Pink
2013.03 - 2013.03
A Levels - ICT, English Language and Literature, Media Studies
Barton Peveril
2011.01 - 2013.01
Arts, Entertainment and Sport editor
Eastleigh News
2010.11 - 2026.07