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Mary Tsiara

Marketing Specialist
Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear
Mary Tsiara

Summary

Marketing professional successful in campaign development and content strategy management. Forward-thinking and analytical in tracking niche markets and optimising strategies for best results. Excels at partnering cross-functionally to deliver results.

Work history

Tritility Ltd
Jarrow, South Tyneside

Digital Marketing Executive
04.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Performed detailed market and competitor analyses to inform digital marketing strategy.
  • Collaborated with design team to develop innovative graphics and video content for website and social platforms.
  • Improved email marketing campaigns by enhancing deliverability for increased engagement.
  • Launched digital awareness campaign to increase follower count.
  • Managed four+ social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
  • Enhanced lead generation strategy across Facebook and LinkedIn with targeted research and paid ads.
  • Grew audience and promoted brand awareness among target customers on four social media platforms.
  • Planned and scheduled niche-specific social media content, achieving 3.2% engagement rate on top posts.
  • Maintained consistent brand voice and style across content.
  • Suggested and implemented new promotions and strategies to increase brand awareness.
  • Brainstormed to generate original online campaign ideas, innovative social engagement strategies and compelling digital content.

Tritility Ltd
Jarrow, South Tyneside

Marketing Executive
06.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Developed strategy for social media marketing with cohesive messaging across multiple platforms.
  • Increased organic social media output from 1 post per week to 5 posts per week, resulting in 23% increase in reach per post after increasing posting frequency and implementing more engaging content strategy.
  • Achieved 11.13% increase in followers between February and June (LinkedIn).
  • Implemented strategic email marketing initiatives that resulted in 2.5% increase in open rates (from 3.4% to 5.9%)
  • Adapted tone and style to suit different target audiences and market segments.
  • Leveraged market and competitor data to identify market opportunities and gaps.
  • Reviewed and updated existing copy to align with evolving brand standards and guidelines.
  • Communicated concepts in clear, concise language to maximise readability and understanding.
  • Wrote SEO-friendly copy to enhance online visibility and search engine rankings.
  • Conducted A/B testing on copy variations to optimise messaging effectiveness.
  • Drafted product descriptions and blogs for clients.
  • Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
  • Networked with local media and PR professionals to build campaign reach.
  • Conducted research on assigned topics, generating comprehensive, factual content.
  • Worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to author case studies content including agriculture, retail, and manufacturing sector.
  • Expertly adapted business energy content to target different audiences including SME's, large, and EII.
  • Sought Energy Pricing Specialists' feedback and collaboration opportunities to elevate quality of technical content on Standing Charges and Demand-Side-Response.
  • Conducted client interviews and accurately recorded responses to support case study research.
  • Employee Wellbeing Ambassador
  • Developed and executed successful social media campaigns to increase recruitment and retention.
  • Implemented wellbeing initiative to help boost employee satisfaction.
  • Launched employee wellbeing campaign to help raise awareness of internal services.
  • Event Assistant
  • Managed guest lists, RSVPs and registrations to maintain smooth flow of events.
  • Generated interest and engagement surrounding events by promoting on social media.
  • Researched venues for large- and small-scale events, working within client space and budget requirements.

UpWork
Remote

Freelance Content Writer and Editor
06.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

Fiction Writer

  • Managed over 10+ projects per week
  • Applied excellent time-management skills to produce high-quality writing for multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Conducted in-depth research into diverse topics to create richly-detailed, factual works.
  • Produced high-quality and consistent work with minimal mistakes to reduce editing time.
  • Composed pieces using appropriate voice tones and word choice.
  • Followed guidelines set by CMOS for consistency.
  • Marketed services through social media platforms and advertising services.

Content Editor

  • Helped writing team to refine content and embody brand voice.
  • Briefed writers on scope of writing projects, giving appropriate contextual information to boost quality of work.
  • Crafted compelling pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout for optimised presentation.
  • Verified grammar and quality of completed works against editorial standards and made adjustments.
  • Supported Self-publishing authors in devising ad campaigns, email copy, and book descriptions, targeted to meet bespoke client growth needs.

Starfall Publications
Athens, Greece

Content and Operations Manager
02.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Managed author brand (Amazon, KDP, Facebooks ads, Instagram. Goodreads)
  • Introduced and developed social media strategies for Facebook, WordPress, Instagram, and Goodreads
  • Interviewed and trained new Virtual Assistants and freelance creators on UpWork and Fiverr.
  • Created training content on publishing processes
  • Reviewed content across social media platforms and online communities, enforcing adherence to guidelines.
  • Managed content calendars, balancing short-term promotions with long-term brand narratives.

Starfall Publications
Athens, Greece

Virtual Assistant
June 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Managed 5 individual accounts with a strict publication schedule.
  • Maintained content schedule, posting on social media, keeping website landing pages, emailers, and Amazon author pages up to date.
  • Researched, updated, and developed email marketing campaigns for weekly newsletter, resulting in 12% mailing list growth within first 5 months.
  • Introduced and developed social media strategies for Facebook, WordPress, Instagram, and Goodreads

Education

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne

Master of Arts from English Literature
10.2020 - 09.2021

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Anthens, Greece

Bachelor of Arts from English Language and Literature
09.2014 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Content marketing
  • Canva
  • Copywriting
  • Digital strategy
  • Brand building
  • WordPress knowledge
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Social media marketing

Certification

  • Social Media Marketing, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, 4 June 2024
  • IELTS band 8.5/9
  • SEO, SEO Basics, SEO II, HubSpot Academy
  • LinkedIn Marketing, Hubspot Academy

Publications

  • https://investsouthtyneside.com/pledge-case-study/tritility-celebrates-good-business-charter-accreditation/
  • https://investsouthtyneside.com/south-tyneside-energy-consultancy-expands-to-leicester/
  • https://realentrepreneurs.co.uk/award-winning-energy-consultancy-expands-to-leicester/
  • https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/award-winning-jarrow-energy-consultancy-firm-opens-new-premises-in-leicester-4584218

Timeline

Digital Marketing Executive

Tritility Ltd
04.2024 - 06.2024

Marketing Executive

Tritility Ltd
06.2023 - 06.2024

Freelance Content Writer and Editor

UpWork
06.2022 - 06.2023

Content and Operations Manager

Starfall Publications
02.2021 - 05.2022

Newcastle University

Master of Arts from English Literature
10.2020 - 09.2021

Virtual Assistant

Starfall Publications
June 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Bachelor of Arts from English Language and Literature
09.2014 - 06.2019

References

References available upon request.
Mary TsiaraMarketing Specialist