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Laura Young

Laura Young

Kingston Upon Thames

Summary

Hi, I'm Laura!

I'm a creative, results-driven social media and content professional with a strong background in social media management across a wide variety of industries. I specialise in crafting thoughtful, on-brand content that connects with audiences and drives real impact across platforms.


I love everything content creation. I am an avid copywriter and a keen communicator who thrives in cross-functional team environments. I am skilled at leading projects from concept through to execution while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.


Analytically minded, I’m skilled in tracking performance metrics, managing budgets, and using tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social and Hootsuite. I always combine my creative thinking with strategic planning and optimisation to deliver tangible results.


I am ready to commence work immediately with unrestricted right to reside and work in UK, negating requirement for Visa sponsorship.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Content Marketing Advisor

Beyond Blue
Melbourne, Australia
03.2022 - 04.2025
  • Developed and implemented organisation-wide social media strategies to enhance outreach, engagement, and brand consistency
  • Led cross-functional project teams to deliver social media initiatives driving engagement, brand awareness and contribute to organisation wide fundraising goals
  • Created monthly content for social and email platforms, simplifying complex mental health topics for a general audience
  • Copywriting for social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, and website landing pages.
  • Oversaw organic and paid social media management, including content scheduling, posting, optimisation, and trend monitoring
  • Produced clear, creative design briefs for multimedia designers to support campaign execution
  • Managed client and stakeholder relationships across internal and external teams, aligning content with broader marketing strategies
  • Utilised Jira to coordinate social media projects, identify roadblocks, and streamline workflows
  • Conducted regular performance audits and reporting to evaluate and optimise campaigns
  • Managed online community, enhancing growth and maintaining safety standards
  • Formulated social media roadmap in collaboration with business units to guarantee alignment of all departmental requirements in annual planning.
  • Fostered relationships with influencers to boost brand awareness, advocacy efforts and fundraising


Key Achievements

  • Mental Health Mission (Lead Generation Campaign)
    Led strategy, creative ideation, content development, ad builds, and optimisation
    Achieved 2,774 leads in 28 days (vs. ~70/month average) and 900,624 impressions
  • Big Blue Table 2023 (Fundraising Campaign)
    Owned annual organic social strategy, creative direction, and execution
    Generated 1.8M impressions, 168 registrations, and $65,213 in donations from organic promotion
  • Always-On Organic Content Marketing
    Delivered content to increase national mental health literacy
    Achieved 173M impressions and 1.7M engagements across channels in 2023
  • 'Maxibonding' Campaign (TikTok Partnership: Maxibon x Beyond Blue)
    Led cross-functional team to develop and promote 6 original TikTok videos
    Campaign reached 17M impressions and 44.8K engagements

Social Media and Communications Officer

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Melbourne, Australia
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed and implemented channel social content strategy to enhance RANZCP awareness and engagement.
  • Executed comprehensive management of all RANZCP content marketing across digital channels.
  • Created clear, engaging content for company socials and email campaigns.
  • Developed content, engaged with followers in comments and monitored activities to manage social media accounts.
  • Handled crisis communication with professionalism and proactive mindset to mitigate damage and restore positive image.
  • Crafted persuasive newsletters, press releases, and website content to strengthen brand visibility.
  • Monitored social media trends to provide valuable insights for college members.
  • Generated regular social media performance metrics for analysis and optimisation of content.
  • Educated staff on effective communication strategies and social media best practices.
  • Assisted in building targeted email marketing campaigns via CRM platform, Campaign Monitor.
  • Coordinated successful events that strengthened community relations and promoted organisational initiatives.

Social Media Manager

Brow and Lash Co
Melbourne, Australia
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Developed and implemented organic social media strategies, enhancing follower growth across four beauty brands.
  • Managed daily social media calendar for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and TikTok.
  • Created engaging online content to boost customer interaction and brand visibility.
  • Oversaw influencer relations to extend reach and strengthen brand reputation.
  • Directed photoshoots and content creation, ensuring alignment with brand values.
  • Conducted campaign tracking, analysis, and reporting to inform strategic decisions.
  • Led community engagement initiatives, responding to feedback and fostering relationships.
  • Collaborated with marketing and production teams to execute cohesive campaigns.

Social Media Co-Ordinator

We Are Tailored Beverages
Melbourne, Australia
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Developed and executed social media strategies to maximise digital growth across four brands.
  • Managed content creation, scheduling, and oversight for all social media channels.
  • Fostered collaboration with marketing and production teams to enhance campaign effectiveness.
  • Led online community engagement initiatives to build brand loyalty.
  • Directed influencer outreach, nurturing relationships for increased visibility.
  • Tracked campaigns, provided analysis, and reported performance metrics to stakeholders.
  • Created captivating social assets with CANVA.
  • Fostered strong relationships with influencers to boost brand reputation.
  • Juggled multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Managed social media accounts to increase brand exposure and customer engagement.
  • Analysed social media trends to inform marketing strategies.
  • Launched and coordinated online competitions with other brands, aimed at boosting brand visibility and broadening audience reach through collaborative community efforts.

Digital Marketing Intern

Vee Underwear
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Created multi-channel social media content to maximise reach and enhance brand awareness.
  • Managed online customer relationships to improve engagement and satisfaction.
  • Coordinated influencer outreach and onboarded new influencers, administering contracts

Education

Bachelor of Professional Communications - Advertising

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Australia
03.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Literature

Monash Universtiy
Australia
02.2014 - 11.2017

Skills

  • Social media strategy
  • Creative ideation, copywriting, and development of cross channel content
  • Marketing plan development
  • Brand awareness and influencer marketing
  • Graphic design and video editing
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), TikTok
  • Facebook Ads Manager, Shopify, Google Analytics
  • CANVA and CapCut
  • Hoostuite, Sprout Social, Latergram
  • Effective communication
  • Storytelling
  • Creativity
  • Empathy
  • Resilience
  • Graphic design basics
  • Creative thinking
  • Trend forecasting
  • Brand development
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Digital marketing strategy
  • Instagram account management
  • Jira
  • Influencer marketing
  • Wordpress

Affiliations

  • Creative writing
  • Makeup Artistry
  • Mental Health Advocacy
  • Netball, Pilates

Certification

Mental Health First Aid

Scrum Master

References

References available upon request.

Work availability

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Quote

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

Timeline

Content Marketing Advisor

Beyond Blue
03.2022 - 04.2025

Social Media and Communications Officer

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
01.2021 - 01.2022

Social Media Manager

Brow and Lash Co
01.2021 - 12.2021

Social Media Co-Ordinator

We Are Tailored Beverages
01.2020 - 12.2020

Digital Marketing Intern

Vee Underwear
01.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Professional Communications - Advertising

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
03.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Literature

Monash Universtiy
02.2014 - 11.2017
Laura Young