EMMANUEL KANKAM
Address: East Croydon, Greater London Mobile: 079******** Email: ***************@*****.***
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=221665836&trk=spm_pic
Blog: https://eksmarketingviews.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @eman_hype
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+EmmanuelKankam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eman_hype/
Personal Profile
A self-motivated and passionate CIM marketing graduate looking for a new opportunity in marketing and social media. Proven ability to identify and implement new procedures/methods to make work run smoothly. Eager to take initiative and expand marketing knowledge, I have created a marketing blog and became A Top Contributor on LinkedIn for 13 consecutive months in various social groups.
Key Skills
Natural interpersonal skills with good written & verbal communication skills
Effective team worker as well as working well independently
Basic knowledge of HTML and Photoshop CC to distort and modify images
Customer/client care skills working within a customer service environment
Experienced in gathering information and problem solving
Data entry & record management - attention to detail and focused on accuracy to achieve excellence
Quality control and assurance – implemented process changes and monitored for continuous improvements
Productive and focused on the task presented
Stay calm under pressure with the ability to work to strict targets and project deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Achievements
Generated 122 views on company’s Facebook page with content
Certificate of Appreciation for stepping up as team trainer and showing great initiative and ensuring all new starters have the best possible induction into new role
Certificate of Appreciation for gaining positive feedback from Business Managers and being a great team player
Achiever of the Week certificate for 100 accuracy and excellent attitude
Career History
Marketing Assistant at Taylor Alden Ltd (PR and Marketing Agency), November 2017 – present
Created business plan to generate new business
Scheduling posts on social media platforms Twitter and Facebook
Written media release for company for Account Managers to contact key journalists to try and place the piece
Written blog posts on company’s website
Social Media Coordinator Priscilla’s Tea Room (part-time) August 2015- November 2017
I helped a family-based café promote their online presence by running their Twitter page and Facebook page interacting with regular customers and suppliers on the social media platform.
Creator of Marketing Blog https://eksmarketingviews.wordpress.com/ June 2014- present
Writing creative articles on what I have learned and continuing to learn about marketing. This includes seminars, webinars, exhibitions I have attended and my involvement in social groups on LinkedIn.
Social Media Contributor on LinkedIn February 2014 – present
Participating and creating thought-provoking topics for Marketing Professionals to discuss in various groups.
Awarded top contributor in Marketing Communication group in January 2015, March 2015, July 2015, October 2015 May, August, October & December 2014
Awarded top contributor in Social Media Marketing Network Club in June, September & November 2014
Awarded top contributor in Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) official group in February 2015, September 2015, March & July 2014
Awarded top contributor in UKMN B2B Marketing UK group in February 2015 and April 2014
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator at Musketeer Services Ltd (FTC) May 2015 –July 2015
Main duties – Coordinating company’s digital and marketing campaigns, maintaining company pages on social media and supporting the water treatment and environmental company’s presence at exhibitions
Created and maintained company’s LinkedIn and Twitter page and upload content on both social media platforms
Helped design and compile content for marketing and advertising literature
Recruitment Resourcer at Avado (Short-term Temp Contract) April 2015 – May 2015
Main duties – Helped organisation to further expand by finding the right candidates for the roles required.
Copywriting – editing, proofreading and checking job specs before uploading on company’s website and recruitment software system
Sourcing candidates via LinkedIn and job boards – using SEO tactics/keywords to find right candidates
Uploading candidates for specific job roles for hiring managers to see and evaluate on recruitment software system
Diary management – scheduling interviews for hiring managers
Live Tweeting at eCommerce Expo, Internet Word and Marketing Week Live 2014 June – October 2014
Tweeted and took pictures of exhibitors I visited and workshops I attended.
Royal Bank of Scotland March 2007 -31st December 2013
Database Analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland - December 2010 – December 2013
Main duties - assisted the workload for the Business Account Opening team and managed the Bank’s database records. Also, ensured the smooth transition from paper-based system to electronic system.
Matched electronic business account faxinations and applications together in Excel and PDF
Maintaining the spreadsheet and main database accurately so it is up to date. This involved logging who work was sent to, what time it is sent and when it is completed.
Community Matters Officer at Royal Bank of Scotland - January 2011 – December 2013
Main duties – contributed to promoting the Bank’s social ethics and reputation locally and nationally. Organised fundraising events for awareness. Was appointed officer due to my marketing skills and experience
Helping plan charity campaigns such as Comic Relief and Tickled Pink
Creative input – designing posters and quizzes to promote campaigns and events
B2B collaboration with local businesses to organize events e.g. Christmas party, Summer party
Reviewing and analysing previous campaigns to prepare for future campaigns
Email marketing – sending out internal emails to promote campaigns and events
Royal Bank of Scotland Marketing Department – Work experience December 2010
Developed an understanding of the marketing process in commercial marketing environment
Prepared a hypothetical campaign for review and discussion with a marketing mentor
Focused on understanding the brief and developed a campaign plan
Presentation of a campaign plan to mentor included briefing, creative development, Media and Budget planning, and post-campaign review
Visited advertising agency with mentor to experience the campaign creative development process
Team trainer, June 2010 - December 2010
Main duties – trained, assessed and developed new starters & colleagues in opening business accounts.
Created process guide for business accounts and best practice documents for new starters
Reported to Line Manager regarding trainees’ productivity, accuracy and general performance
Business Support Assistant, March 2007 – June 2010
Opened business accounts with facilities such as overdraft or credit card and informed the business managers via email of when the account is opened.
Liaised with business managers and if any discrepancies found advised them what action needed to be taken.
Education and Training
Certificate in Marketing Level 3, Chartered Institute of Marketing Sept 2011 - Dec 2013
BA HONS Media and Cultural Studies, Middlesex University Sept 2002 - Jul 2005
A Levels: English, Art and Media, St John Rigby Roman Catholic College Sep 2000 - Jul 2002
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST