Kat Akass

Kat Akass has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Kat started their career as a Resourcing Executive at Online Resourcing, where they managed multi-media advertising and online recruitment. Kat then worked as an Administrative Assistant at Adecco UK, where they created a detailed filing system and provided administrative support.

Afterward, Kat worked as an Undercroft Volunteer at Dean and Chapter, York Minster, where they engaged with visitors and educated them about the building and displays. Kat then served as an Administrative Assistant at Gi Group, supporting various administrative tasks.

Kat's marketing career began at North Lincolnshire Council, where they worked as a Marketing and Administrative Assistant. In this role, they conducted copywriting, email marketing, and design work to promote the training programs. Kat also analyzed responses to marketing strategies using spreadsheets.

Kat then moved on to What Group Limited, where they served as a Marketing Manager, responsible for overseeing marketing activities. Following that, they joined Cygnet Health Care as a Digital Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement Officer. Kat'sresponsibilities included copywriting, design, and digital marketing for various sites.

Kat has also worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer at SGA Consulting, where they created advertising artwork and technical drawings using Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

Kat'smost recent role was as the Head of Marketing, Digital, and Communications at SeeAbility. In this position, they led a team and defined a clear strategy for campaigns and communications across the charity, with a focus on growing reach and engagement across platforms. Kat also worked as a Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager at SeeAbility, responsible for all digital campaigns and integration with internal teams and external agencies.

Throughout their career, Kat has demonstrated expertise in marketing, digital strategy, communications, and graphic design.

Kat Akass completed their education in a variety of fields. In 1996, they attended Sutton High School, where they studied art, maths, theatre studies, and chemistry. After completing their A Levels and AS Level, they went on to study Fine Art Sculpture at Wimbledon School of Art from 2007 to 2008. From 2008 to 2012, they pursued a Fine Art BA International (Hons) degree at the University of Leeds. In 2010 and 2011, they also attended Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Dresden, specializing in sculpture. In 2013, they obtained a Squared Online Certificate in Digital Marketing from Google and Home Learning College. In 2014, they completed an ILM Level 2 Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).