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Hello, I'm Marisa.

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The Facts

Marketing Degree

HTML5 & CSS

YEARS IN MARKETING

ChatGPT

YEARS IN SALES

6 RECENT HUBSPOT CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications

In-Demand & Key Skills

CRM & CMSs

 Salesforce Marketing Cloud​

Zimplify

WordPress

Wix

Joomla

Custom CMSs

Creative

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Clip Champ

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Operational

 MailChimp

Hootsuite

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Sharepoint

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Powerpoint

Slack 

Impact & Achievements

Impact #1 

Dream Doors - Kitchen Makeover & Renovation Company - Brand under Neighbourly Brands.​

MOST RECENT MARKETING EXPERIENCE

Increased revenue by tens of thousands of pounds.

​While reviewing CRM data, website form responses, and customer journey touchpoints for Dream Doors, I identified a major gap in the funnel where warm leads were being lost. I raised this with senior management, provided a clear explanation of the issue, and was asked to implement their approved solution.

This intervention directly contributed to a revenue increase in the tens of thousands of pounds, as each successful lead conversion - in the kitchen renovation space - represented a high-ticket sale.

Impact #3

Oxford Computer Consultants - Oxford Based Software Development Firm. Builds software for Local Authorities, Private and Public Sector Clients, including University of Oxford and Network Rail.

Created and implemented a successful social media campaign that received such positive client feedback it was adopted company-wide - expanding beyond the Innovation Delivery Team, where it originally launched.

While working as both Marketing Administrator and Receptionist at Oxford Computer Consultants, I identified an opportunity to enhance the company's marketing strategy by introducing a stronger pull element through social media.

I developed a three-phase campaign designed to spotlight the premium quality of the brand, with each phase built around a distinct core message. I designed three out of the four content types featured in the campaign - Case Studies, How-To and Thought Leadership Articles, Reviews, and Team Profiles.

To bring the campaign to life, I collaborated with Software Developers and the Head of Project Delivery to produce article content, and also authored a piece myself titled “Digital Accessibility: How To Ensure You Are Getting It Right.” This initiative helped reinforce the brand as a trusted authority in the software consultancy and development space.

Impact #2

TOTUS RPO - Recruitment  Outsourcing Company

Built an email campaign that generated the start-up’s first-ever lead that became a conversion - just two months after its legal inception, with no existing market presence or client base.

While acting as Marketing Lead for the start-up TOTUS RPO, I was responsible for building the entire marketing function from the ground up. I worked closely with the Director to define the overarching strategy, then designed and implemented the corresponding marketing plans.

As part of this, I identified email as a high-impact channel and manually built the company’s email campaigns, one of which resulted in its first conversion. I created the customer journeys, built and segmented the contact lists, wrote tailored subject lines and email copy, added automated personalisation, and rolled out multiple targeted campaigns simultaneously. These efforts laid the foundation for scalable lead generation at a critical early stage of the business.

Impact #4

Taylor & Francis/Routledge  - World Renowned Academic Publishing Firm.

Chosen to Assume Role of Marketing Co-ordinator and Created Social Listening Board To Monitor Brand Sentiment.

As a Marketing Assistant within the Author Team at Routledge/Taylor & Francis, I managed and executed marketing campaigns for authors globally across 11 subject areas.

When the Marketing Coordinator left unexpectedly, I was trusted by my manager to step in and take on part of their responsibilities. This included verifying global book order data, cleaning it for accuracy, and preparing it for the next stage of processing - ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

In addition to my core duties, I took the initiative to develop a social listening board to monitor brand sentiment, providing the team with a real-time view of audience perception and engagement across platforms.

Neighbourly Role Summarised

SOLE LOCAL MARKETING ASSISTANT

200 

 FRANCHISES

BRANDS

Website projects

Creative Briefs

Annual Network Conference

PPC Projects

Lead Franchisee  Marketing Training  - Onboarding

POS & Promotional Materials Projects

9 Different Suppliers

Digital Agency Partners

Adobe Photoshop & InDesign

CV Gap Explained

After four rewarding but intense years of working two jobs - full-time during the week and part-time on weekends -  I made the difficult decision to step away from my full-time role at Neighbourly for personal health reasons.

While I’m proud of my commitment and work ethic during that time (which helped me reach some important personal financial goals), the schedule was demanding.

 

During my two years at Neighbourly, I experienced two minor car accidents, both during my commute. As the role was fully office-based, I had to return to commuting shortly after each incident. After the second accident, I took it as a much-needed wake-up call and chose to prioritise my wellbeing.

I increased my hours at my weekend role at River Island from 8 to 20 per week, gave up my car, and took a few months to rest and reset. I also embraced the slower pace of life for a while - something I hadn’t allowed myself in years.

Not long after, my mother experienced a sudden health issue, losing vision in one eye while driving. She underwent emergency eye surgery, and I became her primary carer during her recovery. The care schedule was intensive, with medication and eye drops required at specific intervals throughout the day, which made it incompatible with full-time work.

At that point, I had already begun applying for new full-time roles and had started getting interviews. However, I made the decision to pause my job search and focus on supporting my family through that period.

Once my mother recovered and returned to work, I resumed my job hunt. Unfortunately, this coincided with a period of mass layoffs in marketing across the UK, alongside companies cutting budgets and increasingly using AI to replace or consolidate roles.

I also noticed that the career gap led to some hesitation from employers around whether I was still up to date with industry tools and trends.

In response, I took initiative. Over two months, I earned six HubSpot certifications, began using ChatGPT and Gemini regularly, and deepened my understanding of AI through YouTube, articles, and experimentation. I also taught myself the principles of effective prompt writing and how AI tools can support (not replace) strategic and creative marketing work.

 

This break, while unexpected, has made me a more resilient, resourceful and well-rounded professional. 

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