Coda - Marketing for Industry

As CEO at Coda, my focus is on creating a thriving agency, full of experts who support the most future-facing and sustainable industrial companies on the planet. We're B2B Marketing Experts for a world made better.

Chief Executive Officer

Coda is the marketing & communication engine for industry. We supply expert content, communications and campaigns to the global organisations who are responding to the mega-trends of the future.

Our strength and depth in knowledge across the sectors and international markets we have worked in for the last 15 years means that we are expertly placed to provide you with strategy, branding and messaging that delivers results across borders.

And once that strategy is in place, our expertly executed content-driven lead generation campaigns generate an average reported uplift of 10% for our clients, because we’re able to deliver a fully-integrated and multi-channel approach that attracts your ideal customers.  

Because we’re able to quickly and skilfully get under the hood of your business, we can provide that much-needed resource and creativity when you need it most. Whether it’s a quick launch of a complex product or a trade show that requires multi-channel content to get your offer is seen at the right time, by the right people, Coda will deliver.  

Our best work is based in relationships. We understand what you do, and we understand your challenges. So when we can operate in a partnership capacity, you get access to all corners of our agency expertise.

Head of Growth

Daughter - Consulting & Coaching

Daughter offers business consulting & coaching to support growth companies, and businesses that want to harness the power of human difference to improve how they operate. I have experience delivering transformation projects and plans to scale operations across multiple sectors, including in digital and creative agencies, recruitment, charities and public sector.

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Beatfreeks

Managing Director

3 SIDED CUBE

As Operations Director at 3 Sided Cube, my passion is making 3 Sided Cube an inspiring place to work so that our people are always at their best. I'm proud to look after our incredible team, who are all digital superstars helping to solve some of the world's biggest challenges using tech for good.

I specialise in operational leadership which covers processes, people and finance management. My aim is to keep our team happy, supported and motivated in what is a super-fast-changing technical, business and environmental landscape.

If you are looking to use technology to make a positive social impact, then you're in the right place! Hurray! Get in touch, and let's use tech for good together, holla@3sidedcube.com.

Operations Director

3 Sided Cube is a multi-award winning digital agency helping businesses and organisations around the globe save the world one app at a time.

We’ve made tech solutions that have helped charities, international businesses and exciting startups including The Red Cross, RNLI, Lush, Scope and Nordstrom to change lives for the better.

We work with you to make technology that creates a safer, fairer, healthier and greener world. Striving to make an impact, we don’t do it for the awards, but equally, we don’t mind them either, having picked up Agency of the Year, Most Innovative Agency and a Webby for Best Mobile App. 

We’re a disruptive squad of technologists, strategists, designers, marketers and developers. Working with each other, with your business and with you to exceed expectations to make things that people love.

Head Of Operations

RLA Group

Heading up the Digital Project Management team, I'm responsible for the delivery of large-scale technical website and software builds.

Senior Digital Project Manager

Redweb

Senior Project Manager

Digital Project Manager

I gained a promotion into this role on the basis of my previous project management experience and my work at RLA for The Trade Parts Specialists (part of Volkswagen Group UK). Particularly for my part in the successful delivery of two secure bespoke online applications. One being a data management and analyis tool which is has improved efficiency for their business and saved hundreds of hours of manual spreadsheet work and the other being a re-launch of an existing incentive platform which has improved user engagement through the design of a more intuitive user experience.

Although currently working on exciting projects in partnership with Volvo and on existing work with The Trade Parts Specialists and other local clients, I'm also looking forward to working on a number of other upcoming projects we'll be delivering at RLA this year.

Digital Account Manager

My Senior Account Manager role at RLA was dedicated to the day to day management and delivery of a highly successful below the line national trade marketing programme for the B2B automotive parts operation of Volkswagen Group UK.

Beginning life at RLA as a Marketing Co-ordintor for the same client, I demonstrated ability to add value and a hunger to deliver and, in recognition of this, was promoted to both Account Manager and then Senior Account Manager in my time on the account.

Senior Account Manager

Borough of Poole

This role saw me hone and develop my formal project management skills, using PRINCE II, particularly through the introduction of a translation service and training programme across the Borough. I also managed implementation of the communication plan for a complex customer service change programme, using experience of marketing techniques to enhance internal communications

Programme Support Officer

Bournemouth University

Education Liaison Co-ordinator

Marketing Assistant

Education Liaison Assistant (University Placement Year)

I'm an accomplished business leader with over 15 years of expertise in the agency space spanning creative, marketing, and software industries. Currently the CEO of Coda | Marketing for Industry, I'm dedicated to building a progressive Marketing Communcations agency that supports sustainable and future-focused industrial companies through expert B2B marketing strategies and delivery. 

I've held leadership roles in global tech and creative agencies, specialising in operations, growth, and transformation. And my experience as a coach and consultant highlights my passion for helping people and businesses harness human difference to drive success.

Previously, I led operations at the award-winning tech-for-good agency 3 Sided Cube, where I had a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence. My leadership has consistently transformed organisations, from streamlining operations to building effective, people-focused teams. Throughout my career, I've been committed to using creativity and technology to create positive social impact, and my ambitions for the future involve using my position to amplify positive stories across the industrial sector, and shape the future of marketing and business strategy across industrial technology and manufacturing.

At Coda | Marketing for Industry, we develop market-leading content strategies and campaigns that generate up to 10 times more high-quality leads for our clients. We do that through our Marketing for Industry model, which encompasses the 9 vital principles you need in industrial marketing to win.

We are proud to work internationally across the following sectors:
- Process manufacturing and analysis
- Renewables and Electrification
- Decarbonisation
- Automation, robotics and technology
- Life Sciences

Jen Swain

I work with the Coda teams and clients to plan and manage multiple digital projects that align with the client goals and ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and provide value to the client.

	•	Work with the client services team to develop marketing plans based on client objectives and needs.
	•	Manage client budgets and kept regular communication through status calls to make sure everything was on track and any concerns were addressed quickly.
	•	Delivered on several web projects, focusing on improving user experience, lead generation and driving more traffic, which was rewarding to see develop over time.
	•	Led website design projects and carrying out audits to make sure client sites are running smoothly and performing their best.
	•	Provide technical support and insights into campaigns, helping to guide project decisions.
	•	Help plan and roll out campaigns, coming up with ideas for how to reach customers and what content or strategy could connect with them.
	•  Provide strategies and ideation for client content and broader campaigns.
	•	Manage digital projects across multiple clients and platforms. 
	•	Participated launching sprint and capacity planning to bring in transparency and agile working so projects stay on track within the team.

Digital Producer / Project Manager

Complete Digital

• Managed client relationships, provided strategic guidance, and delivered digital products like videos and websites.
• Introduced tools like Trello and Clockify for better time tracking and transparency.
• Participated in social media management, content creation, and event promotion to attract new clients.

Account Director

Better Health Insurance Advice

• Led online marketing efforts, resulting in a 93% growth in lead generation and 86% increase in online sales.
• Managed digital agency contracts to maximise ad spend and acted as a Scrum Master, transforming project management with transparency and accountability.
• Managed the Customer Service department processes to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.

Head of Digital and Change Management

Capgemini Invent

• Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritise and evaluate scrum team expectations at Capgemini Invent.
• Led core project with DWP on the Access to Work program to enhance user awareness and experience.

Product Owner Consultant

LUSH | UK & Europe

Analyse information from customers to create and improve products. Provide leadership and project management for new strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth and brand recognition. Manage stakeholder expectations; communicate with other business units and serve as subject matter expert, performing research when necessary to answer key questions. Supervised a team of two backend developers, two frontend developers, and one QA professional in the end-to-end management of a product in an Agile environment.

• Developed and delivered an in-house subscription service in just six weeks, projected to make £3M in sales by 11/2021.
• Managed the delivery of a £100K contract with a third-party vendor to create a community forum to facilitate internal and external brand communications.
• Delivered £88K in annual printing cost savings and £130K in shipping cost savings by optimising customer delivery boxes.
• Produced content that directly contributed to £33K in gift sales through a creative use of Instagram Stories features.

Digital Product Manager

Managed a team of analysts, content editors, and market relations professionals in the implementation of a strategic social media programme. Monitored social medial listening platforms to track campaign progress and gain an understanding of customer sentiment. Co-managed a UK-based publishing team in the development of content for six brand channels across all major social media platforms. Provided social media direction and training for APAC and EMEA markets.

• Performed an in-depth audit of brand marketing and social media to identify strengths and explain opportunities for growth.
• Grew social media community from under 200K users to over 1.7M across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Implemented a social media strategy that resulted in over 800K sessions and £245K sales during tenure.
• Supervised the marketing of five major customer and staff events (Lush Showcase and Lush Summit) that created over 400M impressions and 2M video views, and was praised as "Social Media Christmas."
• Led the set-up of a mirrored publishing team and localised brand pages in Japan and Korea.
• Played a key role in the success of the #GayisOK campaign by developing content that reached 30M users worldwide and raised £275K in special product sales, the profits of which went to a fund supporting individuals endangered by their orientation.
• Collaborated with stakeholders and PR team to manage the influx of feedback surrounding the campaign SpyCops, which generated over 19K conversations on the hashtag and over 1,300 mentions in website publications.

Head of Social Media

Managed the brand's Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Vine accounts. Created and maintained a publishing schedule with optimised content for all platforms. Researched trends and insights to better develop social media presence, and developed creative social media campaign concepts for product launches and ethical campaigns. Collaborated with stakeholders to create value-driven strategy and on-brand messages. Cultivated a close relationship with customer care team managing the online community. Delivered reports on business KPIs and growth of social channels. Collaborated closely with Retail team to provide communication and brand assets for publication on local accounts. Explored new features such as Live Video, and implemented processes for maximising efficiency as new tools became available.

Social Media Content Editor

Launched, developed, and managed a new digital platform for Lush Kitchen, a new online community-focused, sister department that tapped into the wants and needs of digital customers. Managed community, created content, developed social strategy and oversaw e-commerce upkeep. Engaged directly with the community to set expectations and communicate the value proposition of Lush Kitchen.

• Supported the launch of a new product online five days each week, leading marketing efforts and occasionally pitching in to support the manufacturing team to ensure timely shipment to customers.
• Built the community to 100K followers across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Vine.
• Selected, purchased, and set up processes and equipment for the department.

Social Media Executive at Lush Kitchen

In 2012, I transferred from my retail stock management role within Lush to be part of the customer care department: a small team responsible for all customer engagement. As with any customer-facing job, the role was challenging and equally rewarding but we were determined to provide the same level of customer service to our online and paper community as Lush is renowned for on the shop floor. 

I supported the department manager with mystery shopping, legal issues and following up feedback internally. It was truly a rewarding role that taught me a lot and kick-started my Lush career

Customer Care / Community Manager

Stock Controller

I have collectively 10+ years experience in marketing, product management, and social media strategy across diverse industries from B2C and B2B. 

As a certified Professional Scrum Product Owner I’m comfortable in working with Agile methodologies. My experience in managing digital marketing campaigns has shown growth in lead generation, sales, and user engagement for the organisations I have collaborated with.

I prioritise continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for internal process enhancements, and driving transformative change within organisations. This commitment has enabled me to deliver successful outcomes across a wide range of projects, including the development and launch of websites, subscription services, and impactful social media campaigns.

My foundation in market research, content creation, and social listening fuels my curiosity and passion for staying ahead of industry trends and insights. Curiosity drives me to craft innovative and impactful marketing strategies that elevate brand awareness and drive revenue growth.

I’m looking to bring my hybrid working and my creativity, adaptability, and expertise to new challenges and contributing to the ongoing success of a forward-thinking organisation. 

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