Kate Asquith

Hi! I’m an experienced writer and digital content creator with a demonstrated history of overhauling and optimising social
media and marketing campaigns. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, I am adaptable and innovative
across various print and social media platforms. My impeccable writing has been widely published, including in my debut
poetry book, and in 2015 I placed first in the Cumbria Young Writer award. My first-class dissertation discussed the
feminist value of poetic embroidery in fashion with strong critical analysis and theoretical interpretation. I’m an
accomplished design and communication professional, team player and creative leader.

Education
2015 – 2018 University of Oxford 2:1 English Language and Literature (BA)
A Level 2015 Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School A*, English Language; A*, History
A, English Literature; A, General Studies
GCSE 2013 Kirkbie Kendal School 7 A*, 3 A

Relevant Work Experience

Graphic Designer and Illustrator Freelance (Sep 2015 –)

Create bespoke designs for various projects, develop visual concepts inspired by briefs, deliver high-quality marketing
materials in a wide range of media, including film and moving image, for print and social media

County PR Co-ordinator Girlguiding Cumbria South (Nov 2018 – July 2019)

Critically select publicity material from a variety of sources, write and edit with suitable tone and content, distribute
newsletters through Mailchimp according to GDPR principles, won High Sherriff of Cumbria Award for this work

Founder & Content Creator Bleeding Art Feminist (July 2018 –)

Plan and write articles, generate digital video content, develop social media strategy with an understanding of different
platform metrics, enabling me to develop insights from social performance

Blog Post Writer Somerville College Website (Sep 2016 – June 2018)
Prepared questions and interviews, created college blog posts, devised strategies to increase reach and engagement utilising
SEO and Google Analytics, led the delivery of assets in strategically managed calendar, considering peak traffic data

Fashion Journalist Cherwell Newspaper (May 2016 – June 2018)

Extensively researched, pitched and wrote articles in a variety of genres, planned and executed fashion photography shoots
on a small budget, liaising effectively with other departments and outside contractors

Campaign Manager Student Union Elections (Feb 2018)

Designed flyers and digital content, headed campaign presence on social media, tailored for different audiences through
CSS and SEO, championed social listening: responding and engaging with audience interactions

Creative Writer and Designer Homeland Poetry Book (Dec 2017)

Critically collated own poetry, designed unique graphics, coordinated online retail strategy, produced supporting video
content, delivered projects/campaigns on time, on budget and to quality standards and targets.

President Somerville Arts Festival (Jan 2016 – Mar 2017)

Managed schedule, liaised with guests and confirmed speakers such as actress Anna Chancellor, hosted events, performed
own material, carried out user experience research using online survey tools and face-to-face interviews

Editorial Intern Usborne Publishing (Aug 2016)

Created print spreads and infographics in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, proofread, managed editorial and
graphic design projects in line with the wider marketing and brand objectives, wrote copy for press release statements

BFI Student BFI Film Academy (Jan 2013 – Mar 2013)

Selected for regional team to write and produce a short film with other young artists, handled video and audio equipment

Volunteer Experience

Girlguiding Leader (Sep 2010 –) Team work, organisation, budgeting, communication

RSPCA Foster Carer (July – Sep 2017) Provided short-term home care for vulnerable dogs
LGBTQ+ Officer (Jun 2016 – Jun 2017) Somerville College, provided welfare, raised awareness