Chris Laver

Senior CRM & Marketing Automation Consultant at Social Garden

Chris Laver has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Chris started their career as a Social Networking Manager at Clap!, where they managed social media accounts and coordinated teaching activities. Chris then worked as a Catering Assistant at Platinum Recruitment Consultancy before joining Nationwide Building Society as an Administrator, where they handled phone queries and performed general administrative tasks. Following this, Chris worked as a Data Entry Clerk at the NHS, inputting confidential data and providing customer service.

In 2012, Chris joined The Concrete Centre as a Marketing Communications Assistant, where they managed publications, conducted research, and assisted with event coordination. Chris then moved to Perforce Software as a Marketing Communications Specialist, focusing on marketing campaigns and utilizing tools like Marketo and Salesforce.

Currently, Chris is working at Social Garden - Customer Acquisition, Experience & Retention. Chris started as a Senior Marketing Automation Producer and later transitioned to the role of CRM & Marketing Automation Consultant. In this position, Chris works with clients to improve system utilization, develops and optimizes nurture campaigns, and supports internal marketing operations.

Overall, Chris Laver's work experience showcases their skills in marketing, communications, customer service, data entry, and event coordination.

Chris Laver pursued their tertiary education at Bournemouth University from 2008 to 2011, where they studied Communication and Media Studies, earning a BA (Hons) degree. Prior to that, they attended Maiden Erlegh School from 2000 to 2007, although specific details regarding degree attainment or field of study were not provided.

In terms of additional certifications, Chris holds numerous qualifications. Chris obtained the Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant certification from Salesforce in October 2021, followed by the Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant certification in September 2021. In August 2021, they acquired the Pardot Business Units Accredited Professional certification and the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Certification. In August 2020, they attained the Adobe Marketo Certified Professional certification. Furthermore, in October 2019, they obtained both the Salesforce Certified Pardot Consultant (SU19) and Salesforce Certified Pardot Specialist (SU19) certifications. In July 2018, they earned the Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant (SP18) certification. Chris initiated their certification journey in December 2016 by obtaining the Salesforce Certified Administrator credential. Lastly, in November 2015, they became a Marketo Certified Expert through Marketo, and in August 2020, they also achieved the Adobe Marketo Certified Expert certification from Adobe Marketo.

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Timeline

  • Senior CRM & Marketing Automation Consultant

    June 1, 2023 - present

  • CRM & Marketing Automation Consultant

    October, 2021

  • Senior Marketing Automation Producer

    September, 2015