| Junior Web Developer Matchstick Creative (Mar 2022 - Present) |
At Matchstick my role involves both frontend and backend development as well user experience processes (e.g. prototyping). |
| Apprentice Web Developer Cyberfrog Design (Nov 2019 - Sep 2021) |
During my apprenticeship I was taught the basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP. I picked things up quickly and was trusted to work on websites for Cyberfrog’s clients. I also designed and built my own professional style websites for my assignments and received high marks. |
| Digital Media Mentor SOLA Arts (Feb 2018 - Feb 2020) |
At SOLA I gave their social media a fresh look and built a stronger online presence through more regular targeted activity. I also made two short films, designed flyers and newsletters, assisted with fundraising and event planning, trained volunteers and delivered workshops. |
| Social Media Assistant Red Ninja Studios (Nov 2017 - Feb 2018) |
I joined Red Ninja through an employment scheme but was transferred to their partner charity (SOLA Arts) halfway through. During my time there I assisted with social media marketing, content creation, market research and event planning. |
| Marketing & Communications Apprentice Mashbo (Sep - Nov 2017) |
As Mashbo’s apprentice I managed and created content for various social media accounts including theirs, their Creative Kitchen events and one of their clients (L3 Living). I explored various forms of writing including blogs, proposals, reports, etc. I also conducted user testing sessions for a client’s website and produced a detailed report of the results. |
| Freelance Social Media Marketer bmicro (March – Sep 2017) |
I worked with bmicro on a range of projects as a freelance Social Media Marketer. Our clients included itsLiverpool, Studio@Deyes and Cruise Liverpool. I was also trusted to manage bmicro’s own account and their monthly event Social Media Meetup. I helped plan campaigns, created content, scheduled posts using various online tools, responded to enquiries and attended events to capture live content. |
| Branch Coordinator Remploy (Oct 2015 – April 2016) |
As Branch Coordinator I was the first point of contact for visitors and conducted informative pre-screens explaining Remploy’s services. I built relationships with job centres and referral partners, managed candidate profiles and appointments, handled purchase orders, designed flyers and newsletters plus other miscellaneous tasks. |
| Content Manager/Photographer/Reviewer Liverpool Live TV (Feb 2011 – Apr 2014) |
I started as a volunteer photographer and reviewer then became Content Manager. My main duty was editing press releases into original articles and uploading them to LLTV’s site via WordPress. My other duties included liaising with clients, PR companies, photographers and reviewers, managing social media and assisting with marketing ideas. I also continued to write reviews for the site along with a fortnightly blog. |
- Karen Wynne, FESTIVAL31 Curator/Coordinator