Natalie is the Course Leader for BA (Hons) Digital Marketing at Leeds Arts University. She graduated from Birmingham City University with a first-class degree in BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and a degree with distinction in MA in Future Media.

Whilst at university Natalie set up Hart Digital Agency, a social media management business that catered to the set-up and day-to-day running of small businesses’ social media platforms as well as consultations and influencer advice, whether that be content or contracts.

Straight after completing her MA and running her business for a year, Natalie joined a social media department at a Brand Strategy & Consultancy agency in Leeds, where she worked on multiple well-known brands whilst simultaneously keeping Hart Digital Agency alive.

Natalie spent a year as a visiting lecturer for BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and MA Future Media at Birmingham City University whilst running her business before being made full time where she spent 18 months as Level 4 and Level 5 coordinator for BA (Hons) Digital Marketing. During this time Natalie set up another business, with her cofounder, called Twenty Two Creative, they offer bespoke marketing and content packages.

Natalie continues to work for both of her businesses whilst carrying out her role of Course Leader of BA (Hons) Digital Marketing at Leeds Arts University to ensure the course is kept up to date with current marketing trends and practices.