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About
- Hi, I'm Ellie - thanks for popping by.I live in Birmingham and work in digital marketing at Birmingham Metropolitan College.I'm interested in social media, networks, communities, public relations, the arts and higher education.I also like camping, bird-watching, tea-drinking, wedding-planning, taking photos of food, and having fun times with family and friends.
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- Head of Online Engagement at Birmingham Metropolitan CollegePublic Relations and Communications | Birmingham, United Kingdom, GBSummary
Digital communications specialist with experience in online corporate communications, online corporate identity, social media and content marketing. CIPR qualified and NCTJ trained, I have experience of the public sector and a strong interest in the creative and not-for-profit sectors. My interest is in building relationships, connections and communities online.
Specialties: Online communications, social media, content marketing, corporate communications, online communities, higher education.Experience- Apr 2013 - PresentHead of Online Engagement / Birmingham Metropolitan College
Responsible for developing and implementing an online strategy for the College including complete re-development of the College website, social media strategy development, management of intranets for staff and students, email marketing and other online activities to support the wider marketing strategy.
- Mar 2012 - Mar 2013Online Communications Manager / University of Warwick
Responsible for the day-to-day management of: the University of Warwick website, the Knowledge Centre and the University’s social media strategy and execution. Directly line managing a team of 6, I also liaise with colleagues throughout the organisation at all levels, to provide guidance and advice concerning the University’s online activities. I also provide key support to the Digital and Online Manager in developing and implementing the University’s online strategy.
- Mar 2010 - Sept 2011Managing Editor, Warwick Knowledge Centre / University of Warwick
Responsible for the delivery of a new digital platform for the University with emphasis on content delivery, social media marketing and community engagement to enhance relationships with key audiences and reach new audiences. This started off as a three-month pilot project which was extended to 1 year, and has since secured funding until 2015.
- Jan 2010 - Oct 2010Acting Digital and Online Communications Manager / University of Warwick
Responsible for leading the digital/online communications team, managing the University’s online presence – corporate website, social media and online corporate identity – and initiating new projects such as the Knowledge Centre (see above).
- Sept 2008 - Jan 2010Senior Web Editor / University of Warwick
Responsible for content delivery (writing, editing and scheduling) for key areas of the University website including the homepage and other key areas aimed at different stakeholder groups including prospective students, businesses, alumni. I led the social media activity for the University, monitoring and responding to conversation online and advising colleagues on best practise in social media for communicating with key audiences.
- Aug 2005 - Sept 2008Communications Assistant / University of Warwick
This role encompassed both online communications and community relations and included creation of web content, updating online corporate information, creating sub-sites for key strategic projects, organising events for the local community, co-ordinating distribution of newsletters and various other duties.
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2008 - 2008Chartered Institute of Public RelationsCIPR Diploma in Public Relations
Activities: Member of the Education and Skills Sector Group -
2004 - 2005National Council for the Training of JournalistsNCTJ Pre-Entry Certificate in Journalism
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2000 - 2003Keele UniversityBSc in English and Psycholoy
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- RT @journalismnews: Looking for that first job in online journalism? This course offers skills that may help: http://t.co/YTEK6oqwn8 #journ…May 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- The return of Buttery Biscuit Base at Quiz Akabusi! (@ The @RoseVillaTavern w/ @sonicsubset) http://t.co/YqCeYyj1rU
- @H_Guest @katcopsey Definitely pinterest!
- Looking forward to a Buttery Biscuit Base reunion at @RoseVillaTavern tonight - @natterly @NickHowes @sonicsubsetMay 20, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Ouch - wisdom tooth is giving me pain today. Dentist appointment booked for Thursday :(May 20, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I'm at @Brewdog Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands) http://t.co/Mh8g6lvLKW
- Lunch in the sunshine! (at @AllBarOneNews) http://t.co/hM4rQfoXzV
- Loving the Swedish smorgasbord #BBCEurovision
- @amylilyhowes Love Malta (although us he a bit of a stalker following her?)
- Time to take the bunting down... It really has been up all this time @amy_howes! http://t.co/b80YG1bb7W
- @kenpunter @thestudentroom Sounds like you’ve had a great day!
- I've done my share of this today! http://t.co/mZ6xTCW7AN (@kate_reyn)
- @amylilyhowes Just realised I forgot to reply about bank holiday weekend - I am in London that weekend. Another evening/weekend?
- Analysing data from facebook insights is so tedious! Why is it not more simple?!May 17, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @amylilyhowes Ba da baa, ba da ba, ba da ba ba, ba da ba! ;)
- @amylilyhowes The 11:11 phenomenon! (I haven't noticed it for a while - I must have passed it on to you!)
- @laura_mary_30 Awesome! Congrats :)
- RT @drewb: Speak Spanish, French or German and want to work in social media comms? We're hiring at @battenhall http://t.co/TtcOB0JI8r
- @laura_mary_30 Well done Laura! Fab x
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Checkins
- The Rose Villa Tavern172 Warstone Ln.
- Brewdog Birmingham81 John Bright St.
- All Bar OneThe Water's Edge
- Tudor Caravan ParkKingston Rd
- The Tudor ArmsShepherds Patch
- Jeera341 Chester Rd.
- St. Edwards Catholic ChurchTeignmouth Rd,
- Birmingham Airport (BHX)Bickenhill Ln.
- Henley Ice Cream Parlour152 High St.
- The Bradford ArmsChester Road , Castle Bromwich
- Hilton Park Southbound Motorway Services (Moto)Btw Jct 10a & 11, M6
- Keele UniversityKeele University
- Moathouse Hotel (Best Western)Festival Way
- Millennium PointCurzon St
- Jeera341 Chester Rd.
- Malmaison1 Wharfside St.
- The BellBromsgrove Road, Belbroughton
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