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Emma Ellis

Summary

Dynamic, commercially minded marketing professional with over 20 years’ experience across hospitality, travel, events, and lifestyle brands, and more than 12 years specialising in marketing, public relations, and digital strategy. I bring a deep understanding of the full customer journey—from brand positioning and lead generation to conversion, guest experience, and retention. For the past nine years, I have operated as a freelance consultant through Marketing Kit, working with hotels, guesthouses, event venues, passenger ferries, and tourism organisations to elevate visibility, strengthen brand identity, increase occupancy, and drive both B2C and B2B growth. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on creativity, delivering marketing that feels authentic, visually compelling, and commercially powerful. Known for my warm, collaborative style and sharp commercial instinct, I thrive in environments where storytelling, hospitality, and strategy come together—creating campaigns that resonate emotionally while delivering measurable ROI. Productive Founder with many years of comprehensive experience generating investor funding, developing customer bases, and handling diverse leadership functions. Growth-oriented leader dedicated to developing companies from within. Committed to achieving both short and long-term business objectives in complex and evolving environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Marketing Consultant

Marketing Kit
01.2017 - Current
  • Developed and executed multi-channel marketing strategies for hotels, venues, F&B brands, and tourism organisations.
  • Delivered brand revitalisations, visual identity updates, and positioning strategies for boutique and independent hospitality businesses.
  • Planned and managed digital advertising campaigns across Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  • Oversaw content creation including photography, videography, reels, blogs, press releases, and web copy.
  • Strengthened SEO, UX, and CRO performance for client websites.
  • Managed PR initiatives, media relations, press trips, and editorial storytelling.
  • Built B2B partnerships with corporate groups, wedding planners, wellness facilitators, and tourism bodies.
  • Conducted market research, competitor analysis, and customer profiling.
  • Delivered KPI reports, analytics insights, and optimisation recommendations.
  • Supported event marketing for conferences, weddings, launches, and experiential activations.
  • Freelance marketing consultancy specialising in travel, hospitality, lifestyle brands, and event-led businesses.
  • Selected Clients: DFDS
  • The RDS
  • Moran Hospitality Group
  • The Wren Urban Nest
  • Boutique hotels & independent F&B brands
  • Tourism & lifestyle businesses

Director of Sales & Marketing

Radisson Blu Athlone
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Led full sales and marketing function for a 4-star hotel.
  • Managed an eight-person team across sales, events, and marketing.
  • Delivered campaigns to drive occupancy, weddings, conferences, and leisure revenue.
  • Oversaw all creative, PR, advertising, and media activity.
  • Built partnerships with corporate clients, agencies, tourism bodies, and media.

Business Development Manager

The RDS
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Delivered marketing and promotional strategies for membership and events.
  • Developed B2B partnerships and strengthened member engagement.
  • Supported promotion of large-scale events and commercial activities.

Event & Marketing Manager

Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managed event marketing, budgeting, logistics, and promotions.
  • Oversaw bookings for corporate, private, and social events.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed event delivery teams.

General Manager

Frangos, Dundrum
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Directed operations and commercial performance.
  • Managed staffing, forecasting, supplier relationships, and operations.
  • Delivered marketing initiatives and promotional events.

Restaurant Manager

Hog’s Breath Café
Singapore
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw full F&B operations and high-volume events.
  • Improved guest experience through service training and operational enhancements.

Restaurant Manager

40 Foot Bar & Restaurant
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Managed purchasing, stock control, supplier contracts, and budgets.
  • Supported menu development and commercial strategy.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functionality.
  • Trained new employees on service standards and operational procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.

Education

Diploma - Public Relations

University College Dublin (UCD)
Dublin

Diploma - Business Administration

Dublin School of Business
Dublin

Leaving Certificate -

Dominican College Sion Hill
Dublin

Skills

  • Marketing strategy
  • Digital advertising
  • Content creation
  • Brand management
  • B2B partnerships
  • Market research
  • Project management
  • Event marketing
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Cold calling
  • Retail marketing
  • Public and media relations
  • Marketing campaign management

Affiliations

  • South Dublin Chamber of Commerce
  • Dublin Chamber of Commerce
  • The Marketing Institute

Personal Information

Title: Marketing Consultant | Hospitality, Travel & Lifestyle Specialist

Personal Note

I bring warmth, curiosity, and a genuine passion for hospitality to every project. My style is hands-on, collaborative, and always geared toward delivering real results.

Core Expertise

  • Strategic Marketing & Brand Development
  • Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM & Paid Media
  • Public Relations & Communications Strategy
  • B2C & B2B Lead Generation
  • Social Media Strategy & Content Creation
  • Event & Destination Marketing
  • Partnership Building & Tourism Outreach
  • Campaign Planning & Multi-Channel Execution
  • KPI Analysis, Reporting & Optimisation
  • Guest Experience & Hospitality Operations

Timeline

Founder & Marketing Consultant

Marketing Kit
01.2017 - Current

Director of Sales & Marketing

Radisson Blu Athlone
01.2015 - 01.2017

Business Development Manager

The RDS
01.2014 - 01.2015

Event & Marketing Manager

Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club
01.2011 - 01.2013

General Manager

Frangos, Dundrum
01.2007 - 01.2010

Restaurant Manager

Hog’s Breath Café
01.2004 - 01.2006

Restaurant Manager

40 Foot Bar & Restaurant
01.2001 - 01.2004

Diploma - Public Relations

University College Dublin (UCD)

Diploma - Business Administration

Dublin School of Business

Leaving Certificate -

Dominican College Sion Hill
Emma Ellis