Keren Nicol

Keren Nicol has a diverse background in the arts and marketing industry. They are currently working as a Business Development Manager at Spektrix since June 2021. Previously, they held a voluntary position as a Board Member at CHAMBER MUSIC SCOTLAND, where they conducted copywriting workshops and provided marketing mentorship. Keren also worked as a Digital Marketing professional at Cats Protection from September 2020 to June 2021.

Prior to that, Keren had a long tenure at Citizens Theatre, starting as a Press Officer from September 2007 to April 2009. They then advanced to become a Senior Marketing & Press Officer from November 2012 to July 2014 and eventually took on the role of Marketing & Communications Manager from August 2014 to August 2020. In these positions, Keren was responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating marketing campaigns, including various forms of advertising, copywriting, media buying, and direct marketing.

Keren also worked as a Marketing and Development Manager at Scottish Ensemble from April 2011 to November 2012, where they promoted the work of the ensemble through various marketing channels and managed fundraising efforts. They briefly served as a Press and Marketing Officer on maternity cover at Tron Theatre from January 2011 to April 2011.

Additionally, Keren has experience in audience development, having worked as an Audience Development Officer on maternity cover at Scottish Opera from February 2010 to December 2010. Prior to that, they gained valuable experience as an Assistant to Artist Manager at Intermusica Artists' Management from April 2009 to February 2010.

Overall, Keren Nicol's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, communications, audience development, and arts management.

Keren Nicol's education history consists of two main educational experiences. In 2003, they began studying at The University of Edinburgh, where they pursued a Bachelor of Music degree. Keren completed their studies in 2007.

In 2020, Keren attended CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing, where they focused on Marketing and Digital Strategy. Keren obtained a certification in Marketing and Digital Strategy from the institution in March 2021.

In addition to their formal education, Keren has obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2020, they acquired certifications in Effective Fundraising and Leadership in Arts and Culture from the University of Leeds, as well as The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Advanced Google Analytics, and Analytics for Beginners from Google. In 2021, Keren obtained a certification in Sales Enablement from HubSpot Academy.