Kaiyah Braithwaite

Social Media Marketing Manager Trainee with hands-on experience in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and cross-platform content creation. Currently freelancing and training under independent artist Matthew Alexander, managing social media platforms and coordinating creative campaigns for music releases and events.

Proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and deliver brand-aligned assets. Collaborated with brands including Kingfisher and Steelcase, developing design concepts and presenting work for professional critique.

Culturally aware and highly adaptable, shaped by having lived in China, Colombia, India, and El Salvador. Strong interpersonal skills honed through service, hosting, and childcare roles. Eager to contribute to creative teams and make a meaningful impact through strategic, authentic storytelling.

Multifaceted creative with hands-on experience in social media marketing, hospitality, and early years education. Currently training as a Social Media Marketing Manager under independent artist Matthew Alexander, where I manage platforms, develop content strategies, and coordinate campaigns using tools like Canva, CapCut, and Adobe Suite.

Previously worked as an Early Years Assistant at Bright Horizons, supporting child development and community engagement, and held multiple bartending and hosting roles at Rosa’s Thai Café, Turtle Bay, Sixes, and Maggie & Rose. These roles honed my communication, event coordination, and customer service skills in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Graduated with a BA (Hons) in Product and Industrial Design from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, earning a 2:1 Upper Second Class Honours. The course emphasised design as a process-driven activity, preparing me to create innovative, sustainable, and user-centered solutions across consultancy, manufacturing, enterprise, and social impact sectors. Through practical experimentation, critical thinking, and industry collaboration, I developed skills in research, strategic design, and creative problem-solving, ready to shape the future of design in a global context.

Earlier education includes the Full IB Diploma from TASIS England and foundational studies at the American International School of Chennai, where I excelled in creative subjects like Photography and Graphic Design.

My volunteer work spans Peru, India, and the UK, including teaching at orphanages, organizing community events, and supporting food banks. These experiences deepened my empathy, adaptability, and ability to design for diverse user needs, qualities I bring to every creative and strategic project.