Hey, I'm Kim Darragon and Iām a marketing and events consultant. I specialise in helping all sorts of small businesses, startups and ambitious entrepreneurs ā particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and immigrant founders in the UK and US ā grow their profiles and see results.
Over the past 16 years, Iāve led the marketing activities, organised successful events and boosted the profiles of businesses in diverse industries, from international magazines to tech startups and creative brands. Since I started my consultancy Kim Does Marketing in 2019, Iāve supported more than 175 businesses across the UK, US, Australia and Europe.
I regularly speak at events, run workshops and participate in panel discussions on topics including marketing, freelance careers, female entrepreneurship and more. Recent appearances include: General Assembly London & New York, Courier Magazine, Soho House, Depop, Top Drawer, The Design Museum, Somerset House and Squarespace.
Iām also an Adobe Express Ambassador, a Mailchimp Partner, a Squarespace Circle Member, a TERN advisor (The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network) and I've been listed in The Dots' Top 100 rising stars inspiring change.
If you'd like to collaborate, check out my website www.kimdoesmarketing.com and drop me a line at hey@kimdoesmarketing.com.
Projects
- Courier Live MarketFor the first time ever, Courier leaps off the page and into real life with 'Courier Live', a day of learning, meeting, tasting, discussing, trying & making with 100+ of the most exciting people and brands from the world of modern business. Helped secure exhibitors for the Courier Live Market, which showcased dozens of exciting new brands.
- Event Management: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference 2015April 2015 saw the launch of the first Monocle conference, which unpacked the enduring theme that has preoccupied the magazine since launch: quality of life. Over three days we brought together 25 expert speakers to discuss the lay of the land in industries from the media to urban planning and the future of everything from our home to our high street ā and how to improve them.
Projects credited in
- International Womenās Day 2022, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a way to go when it comes to improving gender diversity and equality in the creative, tech and digital industries ā which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. Weāre thrilled to be releasing our annual list celebrating and shining a spotlight on 100+ rising stars ā as nominated by The Dots community ā who are transforming the industry of today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. The list beams with brilliant, talented people and their d118
- Burnt Breakfast - IWD Warm-UpSunday 7 March 2021, 11:30 ā 13:00 GMT Aiming to bring some vibes to this years IWD, weāve curated a squad of amazing women working to support a good cause! Working across the creative, STEM and wellness industries, they have been tasked with telling you all about something that utterly inspires them in just 5-minutes. Think of it as a feministshow and tellā with poetry, jokes, personal stories, music. prizes and more Your ticket will go to our selected charity the Black Trans Foundation t
- HOW TO BUILD A CAREER IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - FREE GUIDEA FREE careers guide jam-packed with resources, advice, and inspiration to help YOU build your creative career, created with The Gallyry and designed by Malini Rao āØThe first part of this guide will provide you with links to sites and resources for job hunting, training, and networking. āØThe second part of this guide will get you inspired through invaluable advice straight from those who are working in amazing jobs across six different creative career paths Featuring: ZoeĢ Whitley, Director13
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Work history
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Marketing & Events ConsultantKim Does Marketing
London, United KingdomFreelance
I specialise in helping startups, small businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs grow and see results.
Clients include: Depop, Adobe, Squarespace, H&M, Ikea, Courier Magazine, Earl of East, Kankan, Partnership Editions, Lily Vanilli, Big Night, Dizziak, Arkitaip, Dawson Denim, The Design Museum, Elizabeth Stiles, Lucy Werner, The Tiyya Foundation, Flavors From Afar and more.
š Audits: Honest feedback on your website, email marketing and social media, plus advice on how to boost your performance.
š Coaching & consulting: A one-on-one, power-hour marketing session with a straightforward and practical approach. Popular topics include marketing strategy development, brainstorming campaign ideas, launch planning, lead generation activation, and more.
š One-off project management: If youāre looking for a freelancer to strategise or run your next marketing campaign; set up or refresh your email marketing; optimise your e-commerce site to boost conversions and traffic; get an edge on social media by creating engaging content; or host successful events ā then Iāll help get you where you need to be.
š Fractional Head of Marketing services and part-time support. Need an experienced pro to guide your junior marketing team, lead a critical project or simply manage your marketing efforts? You can hire me as a contract consultant and Iāll dedicate 2-8 days per month or more to help you get the results you need.
š Events & workshops: I regularly speak at events, run workshops and join panel discussions on topics including marketing, freelance careers, female entrepreneurship and others. Appearances have included: General Assembly, Courier Magazine, Soho House, Malt, Top Drawer, and Enterprise Nation.
Associate LecturerLondon College of Fashion, UAL
Ā -Ā London, United KingdomFreelance
Fashion Enterprise Programme
MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media
- Communications
- Event Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Partnerships
- Event Communications
- Online Communications
- Online Marketing
- PR
Education
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MASTER DEGREE : MANAGEMENT AND MARKETINGKedge Business School
Ā -Ā Marseille, France
Specialisation in Marketing and Communication
Exchange student program at ISM Dortmund, Germany
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Classe prƩparatoire LSH - Equivalent to BACPGE MassƩna
Ā -Ā Nice, France
Intensive Preparation to French Grandes Ecoles