SAM MCLAUGHLIN

arketing graduate with a 2:1 BSc in Management with Marketing from the University of Bath and a year-long industry placement spanning Marketing and HR functions at an international consultancy. Skilled across a range of marketing communication channels, including web design, email campaigns, graphic design and event management, with additional hands-on experience supporting high-profile public events and fundraising challenges. Now seeking a marketing or sales role in North Devon.

• Writing, Graphic design, Photograpy, Philosophy, Football and swimming, Hiking and nature

• Freelance and contracted event experience across sporting, charity and mass-participation events, including:
• Sara Cox's BBC Children in Need challenge event — supported start/finish line logistics on a campaign that raised over £11 million.
• Jill Scott's Sport Relief challenge — contributed to event coordination, start/finish line logistics and media organisation.
• Stamford Bridge event for Mind charity (Threshold Sports) — analysed event requirements, defined project scope, and liaised with senior event managers and participants.
• Leeds East Airport air show (JR Events Services) — managed crowd movement and a VIP gazebo for an air show attended by thousands, resolving structural and weather challenges under pressure.
• Hackney Half Marathon, Oxford Half Marathon and Shoreditch 10k — supported logistics and delivery for mass-participation running events.
• Across these events, responsibilities consistently included scoping project requirements, coordinating with senior event managers, managing on-the-day logistics, and maintaining a positive, organised and efficient environment for participants and attendees.