{"id":34273,"date":"2023-06-06T15:21:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T03:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzie.ac.nz\/?p=34273"},"modified":"2023-06-14T10:08:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T22:08:17","slug":"success-story-cleo-study-digital-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nzie.ac.nz\/success-story-cleo-study-digital-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleo Studied Digital Marketing for Financially Bright Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
You may recognise Cleo<\/a> if you’ve been following NZIE for a while; she was Valedictorian of her graduating class and Content Marketing Coordinator at NZIE \u2013 working behind the scenes to deliver engaging content to our community!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> A former Graphic designer, Cleo upskilled with NZIE’s Diploma in Digital Marketing<\/a> and is currently Email Marketing Specialist at Groov<\/a> \u2013 a forward-thinking workplace wellbeing company.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> It was our pleasure to chat with Cleo about her motivations, favourite subjects, career advancements, and the impact of studying at NZIE. Check it out!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Cleo’s transition from graphic design to digital marketing was sparked by her freelance work, where she noticed an increasing demand for digital marketing tasks from her clients. Although she had been teaching herself these skills, Cleo sought a formal qualification to gain confidence and deliver better client results. Enter NZIE!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> “It was an excellent complementary skill for graphic design to have digital marketing. And it was a perfect way to diversify the opportunities I could get in my career. Plus, there is a higher earning potential with digital marketing skills compared to just graphic design.”\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> With 2 young kids, Cleo has to think seriously about supporting them financially and securing the best future for her family. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> “I knew that my salary was capped as a graphic designer and that if I didn’t upskill, I wouldn’t be able to boost my earning potential. So I made that decision after I had baby number two to get back into study, upskill and make myself more appealing to recruiters. And clients as well.”\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0Cleo’s journey was challenging, as she embarked on her Diploma while raising two young children. Juggling work, study, and motherhood required sacrifices, but she firmly believed upskilling was essential for her children’s future and career advancement. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Cleo discovered her passion for content marketing during her diploma studies. This subject resonated with her because it allowed her to combine her graphic design skills with strategic marketing, creating compelling content marketing solutions. Cleo enjoyed the blend of strategy and creative design, coordinating assets to execute comprehensive plans.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>The Decision to Pursue a Diploma<\/h3>
Balancing Work, Study, and Motherhood<\/h3>
“When I started the Diploma in digital marketing, it was the craziest year of my life. I was a mother of two. I had a one-year-old and five year old when I started studying. So that was a crazy time of my life. Lots of sacrifices, but it was well worth it. Because now, I have a fantastic career and lots of opportunities. And it was all for them anyway so that they could have a better life.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>
Favourite Subjects and the Love for Content Marketing<\/h3>
Career Advancements and the Role of NZIE<\/h3>