Joshua Block in graduation cap and gown holding a University of Portsmouth degree scroll
About me

Digital marketing, driven by curiosity and data.

I'm a Digital Marketing graduate (BA Hons, University of Portsmouth, July 2026) based in Kent, with hands-on experience growing social media engagement and supporting SEO and analytics work, plus over five years in fast-paced hospitality and customer-facing roles.

I grew Instagram engagement by 32% and drove a 68% click-through rate from Instagram to Shopify for a local café brand, while managing shift supervision, staff training and customer resolution as a promoted Supervisor. I bring a data-driven, creative approach to content and campaigns, a strong work ethic, and the ability to stay calm and effective under pressure — and I'm seeking an entry-level marketing role where these skills can drive engagement and measurable results.

Kent, UK

Key marketing skills

Social media strategy (TikTok, Instagram)Digital marketing and campaign planningContent creation and copywritingSEO and SMOGoogle Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google AdsData interpretation and visualisationAudience and competitor researchVideo editing (CapCut)Shopify, Etsy and Meta InsightsAdobe Express and CanvaMicrosoft Office 365 / ExcelCollaboration and project managementTeam leadership and shift supervisionStaff training and onboardingRota planning and shift coverCash handling and till operationsHealth & safety / food hygiene complianceComplaint resolution and problem solvingWorking calmly under pressureTime management and multitasking

Experience

Social Media & Content Assistant / Supervisor — Baffled Coffee

Sept 2023 – Aug 2026
  • Managed daily Instagram Stories, increasing engagement rate by 32% through interactive content (polls, Q&As) and boosting story view rate by 42% via community reposts and timely posting.
  • Supported the launch of the “Baffled at Home” campaign, helping drive a 68% click-through rate from Instagram to Shopify.
  • Promoted from Server to Supervisor: managed cash handling, staff rota planning and shift cover, trained new starters, and resolved customer complaints, while continuing to run social media alongside daily café operations.
  • Worked open-to-close shifts, balancing front- and back-of-house responsibilities with content and supervisory duties.

Freelance SEO Assistant — Limewood Group

Part-time
  • Used Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to track website performance for the Limewood Builders website, applying SEO principles to help improve click-through rate.

Server — Rocksalt Restaurant

June 2023 – Aug 2023
  • Delivered professional, attentive service in a fast-paced fine dining environment, assisting with floor operations and client-facing events.

Crew Member — McDonald's

Feb 2022 – Nov 2023
  • Provided high-quality, high-speed service across dining room and drive-thru, building strong teamwork and multitasking skills while maintaining brand standards.

Barista & Team Member — The Groves Cafe

May 2020 – Feb 2022
  • Gained early hands-on experience in customer service and day-to-day café operations, supporting menu launches and busy trading periods.

Education

BA (Hons) Digital Marketing — University of Portsmouth

Sept 2022 – July 2026

Graduated July 2026. I developed campaigns and brand strategies for real-world organisations across academic modules.

  • Key modules: Digital Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Advertising, Visualising Data, and Marketing Research Project.
  • Final-year research project on how online shopping influences consumer impulsivity and decision-making.
  • Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust — created a social-first campaign to engage younger audiences, selected by the Trust for future development.
  • GrowTransformBelong Foundation — developed strategy concepts in a group project, with multiple ideas later implemented by the foundation.
  • Shein Exchange Study — explored sustainable fashion and consumer perceptions through social and digital platforms.

Barton Court Grammar School — Canterbury

  • 10 GCSEs at grade 5 or higher, including Grade 8 in Maths and Grade 7 in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and English.
  • Grade A in Computer Science A-Level.
  • Distinction* in Business BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.
  • Distinction in Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.
  • Fully completed Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
  • Enterprise Prefect at Barton Court Grammar School.

Languages & interests

Languages: basic French (self-taught refresher after GCSE). Outside of work I'm into content creation and video editing, podcasting, and following online trends and social media's role in brand growth.

See my work