Ava Jones
Marketing
Portfolio
MA International Business & Marketing with Spanish · Graduating 2027
Aspiring marketing professional combining international experience, commercial awareness and creative thinking.
01 — About Me
A bit about me
As a final-year Master's student in International Business & Marketing with Spanish, I am ambitious, adaptable and internationally minded. My academic, professional and international experiences — including a year studying abroad in Spain — have strengthened my communication skills, commercial awareness and confidence across diverse environments.
I am eager to bring this perspective and enthusiasm for new challenges to a graduate role commencing summer 2027, where I can contribute and continue to develop.
At a glance
- Based in
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Languages
- English (C2), Spanish (C1)
- International
- A year studying & working abroad in Spain
- Available from
- Summer 2027
- Driving
- Full UK driving licence
02 — Experience
Where I've worked
Business Support & Marketing Assistant (Internship)
SOLVD
- •Developed and managed marketing collateral across digital and internal channels.
- •Created social media and internal communications content using Canva.
- •Supported website development and SEO optimisation.
- •Collaborated in business meetings and cross-departmental activities.
- •Updated annual business statistics across departments.
- •Supported office compliance ahead of Health & Safety and ISO audits.
Customer Experience Agent (Part-Time)
SOLVD · UK Rail Industry
- •Managed customer communications across email and telephone channels.
- •Used Salesforce CRM and Microsoft systems to manage customer interactions and cases.
- •Resolved complaints, enquiries and refund requests through effective problem-solving.
- •Collaborated cross-functionally across departments and offices to deliver effective customer solutions.
P2P Procurement Team Member (Internship)
SSE Renewables
- •Managed requisitions and purchase orders across the procurement process.
- •Resolved ServiceNow requests through information sourcing and problem-solving.
- •Participated in procurement conferences, business meetings and team collaboration.
- •Developed strong administrative, organisational and commercial skills within a corporate environment.
Office Administrator
Central Scotland Maintenance Ltd.
- •Managed invoices and receipts using Sage One Accounting.
- •Created sales invoices and managed business email communications.
- •Completed weekly bank reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records.
- •Supported quarter-end and year-end VAT processes.
03 — Education
My journey
MA (Hons) International Business & Marketing with a Modern Language (Spanish)
University of Strathclyde · Glasgow, Scotland · 2022–2027
Graduating 2027.
Marketing (Exchange Year)
Universidad Europea · Madrid, Spain · 2025–2026
A year studying abroad in Spain, immersed in Spanish language, culture and European business.
Highers & National 5s
Calderside Academy · Scotland
House Captain — organised charity days and fundraising, and delegated tasks.
Highers: English A, Maths A, Spanish A, Administration & IT A, Art & Design B, Geography C, Human Biology C
National 5s: English, Maths, Spanish, Biology, Geography, Administration & IT, Art & Design (all A)
04 — My Projects
Selected work
COMUSOC 2025
International Conference on Communication, Society & Organisations
Universidad Europea, Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid · October 2025
Attended an international academic and professional conference exploring AI, sustainability, digital transformation, talent management and organisational communication, bringing together researchers, students and industry professionals from 12 countries. Delivered a presentation in Spanish.
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Reto Deloitte
Deloitte Consulting Challenge
Deloitte, Madrid
A university consulting project proposing organisational improvements for Deloitte (the 'Reto Deloitte' challenge). Our proposal was so well received that the team was invited to present it directly to the organisation. Delivered in Spanish.
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Marketing Internship — SOLVD
UK Rail Industry Marketing Campaigns
SOLVD · UK Rail Industry
Created marketing campaigns for the UK rail industry — website amendments and LinkedIn content designed in Canva, plus updates to the official National Rail website.
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Commercial Business Simulation
8-Week Marketing & Commercial Strategy
Universidad Europea, Madrid
An 8-week commercial simulation (semester 2) making marketing and commercial decisions based on prior years' performance data. Presented the team's final analysis and results in class using Genially and Praxis MMT.
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Celonis Business Visit
B2B Process Understanding
Celonis, Madrid
A class visit to Celonis to understand its services and processes across the organisation — a B2B company; conducted entirely in Spanish.
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05 — Skills
What I bring
Marketing & Creative Tools
Business Systems
Certifications
Core Strengths
Languages
Awards & Certificates
Recognition
Beyond Work
A bit more about me
Living and studying in Spain has strengthened my Spanish and deepened my interest in international cultures and travel — I'm now learning Italian. Outside university I'm actively involved in the equestrian world, having competed nationwide in Showing, Dressage, Show Jumping and British Eventing, alongside several years teaching horse riding and working in competitive equestrian environments.
06 — Contact
Let's Connect
I'm seeking graduate marketing roles commencing Summer 2027. I'd love to hear from you.