Kayla Wilson

Marketing Director at FurnitureboxUK

Kayla Wilson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Kayla is currently working at FurnitureboxUK as the Head of Marketing, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to that, they served as a Marketing Manager at the same company from September 2020 to January 2022.

Before joining FurnitureboxUK, Kayla worked at Gardiner Haskins as a Senior Marketing Manager from December 2016 to September 2020. Kayla also founded GYMRAGS, a small eCommerce business selling microfibre gym towels with an innovative zip pocket. Kayla managed GYMRAGS from October 2015 to March 2018 while still holding a full-time job.

Kayla gained experience in marketing and communications at Open24Seven, where they served as a Marketing Manager from March 2013 to December 2016. Kayla was responsible for handling marketing activities for Alexander-Francis.co.uk and SpyCameraCCTV.

In addition, Kayla worked as a Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager at The Abroad Group Ltd from December 2012 to April 2013. Kayla developed and implemented social media strategies, built the company blog, and managed PPC Google AdWords campaigns.

Before that, Kayla was a Communications Executive at Digital Investments from June 2012 to January 2013. Kayla'sresponsibilities included social media strategy and implementation, content production, managing writers, and public relations.

Kayla also served as a Part-Time Sales Advisor at Brightside PLC from August 2011 to August 2012, where they focused on inbound calls, insurance sales, and upselling.

Earlier in their career, Kayla worked as a Freelance Journalist, Photographer, and Filmmaker at Bristol 24/7 from 2009 to 2011. Kayla also gained retail experience as a Department Supervisor at Primark Stores Ltd from July 2009 to May 2010.

Kayla's work experience began in customer service as a Customer Service Advisor at RAC from September 2007 to March 2009.

Overall, Kayla's experience includes marketing, entrepreneurship, communications, sales, journalism, and customer service.

Kayla Wilson's education history starts in 2005 when they attended City of Bristol College and pursued A Levels in History and Media. Kayla then went on to the University of the West of England from 2009 to 2012, where they obtained a BA Hons degree in History and Journalism. In 2012, they attended the CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing and obtained a Diploma in Digital Marketing. From 2017 to 2018, Kayla pursued a Diploma L5 in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute. Kayla continued their education at the same institute from 2017 to 2019, earning an NVQ in Management and Leadership. Additionally, in February 2020, Kayla obtained the certification of Chartered Manager from the Chartered Management Institute.

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Timeline

  • Marketing Director

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Head Of Marketing

    January, 2022

  • Marketing Manager

    September, 2020