Alumni

Rebecca Marley

Career Path: Partner Performance Senior, Silverbean
Location: Newcastle Upon-Tyne, UK

I have always been interested in Marketing and knew that when I graduated I wanted to stay in Newcastle and find a job in the industry. After a few months of looking, I contacted a recruitment agency who were able to help me land my graduate role as a Client Partner in a Newcastle advertising agency - during my years at uni, I participated in multiple work experience opportunities within the industry and also decided to do the business consultancy project, this provided me with great tangible work examples that I was able to use at interview.

What are you doing now?

I am currently working at Silverbean as Partner Performance Senior. After a few years within their account management team, I was given the opportunity to launch a new function in the agency that focuses on innovation and the publishers that we work with. At Silverbean I am able to work with a range of global brands across a variety of sectors.

What was it about Northumbria that made you decide to study here?

My brother studied at Northumbria and graduated the year before I finished my A-levels. He had such a great experience which encourage me to visit the uni on an open day, whilst there I got a really warm feeling for the city and knew it was where I wanted to go.

What was it like studying at Northumbria?

I really enjoyed the more project based tasks as I felt like this gave me more hands on learning and tangible examples to talk about at interview

How connected was your course with industry?

I participated in the Business Consultancy Project which I would do again in a heartbeat.

What was the best thing about your course?

The team projects on the specific marketing modules and Business Consultancy Project.

How did studying at Northumbria help you achieve your career goals/ give your career an edge?

Gave me some great examples to showcase my marketing experience within interviews.

What did you enjoy most about your time at Northumbria University?

Above the education, the life experience and friends I made. I am still really close to a lot of them 12 years later. I absolutely loved the city and its friendly atmosphere which is why I am still here!