Krystle Foley
Award-winning Businesswoman & Entrepreneur
Even as a child, Krystle displayed an enterprising spirit, founding multiple clubs and selling second-hand toys for pocket money. This spirit persisted into her teens, where she organised transportation to concerts in Slane and sought her own job at the age of 14, landing a position on a stud farm.
Upon completing her Leaving Certificate, Krystle enrolled in a BBS (Hons) program in Services Marketing at IT Carlow.
Following her graduation with honours, she embarked on a transformative journey around the world with friends, exploring cities across America, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
This adventure provided valuable insight into her career aspirations, leading her to pursue further education in Marketing. Upon returning, Krystle pursued a Masters in Marketing (MSc) (Hons) at DCU.
Despite the challenges of the rigorous program, she persevered and graduated with honours.
Transitioning from the banking sector, Krystle ventured into Forecourt Retailing, joining the largest independent forecourt retailer in Ireland. Here, she spearheaded national campaigns, promotions, and collaborated with charity partners on various events.
While excelling in this role, Krystle remained committed to her personal and professional growth. In her free time, she pursued a diploma in PR from the Fitzwilliam Institute. Subsequently, she enrolled at Dublin Business School, where she earned a Diploma in Digital Marketing & Strategy in 2014.
The master’s degree served as a crucial stepping stone in Krystle’s journey to kickstart her marketing career. She initially started in a junior marketing and administrative position at a retail bank, where she honed her skills and gained invaluable experience.
Over the course of five years and through two promotions, Krystle’s proficiency led her to a role within a Marketing Agency. This period provided her with a wealth of experience across different industries, laying the groundwork for her future endeavours in establishing her own successful marketing agency.
Krystle’s involvement in Forecourt Retailing paved the way for her entry into the charity sector, a goal she had harboured since childhood.
She initiated fundraising activities from a young age, ranging from simple tasks like bag packing to more adventurous endeavours such as a parachute jump for the Irish Wheel Society and contributing to building houses in Haiti.
In 2016, while expecting her second child and having accumulated over 15 years of experience in marketing, Krystle made the bold decision to establish her own business. Although daunting, leaving behind a full-time position in the charity sector, she felt the time was ripe to pursue her entrepreneurial aspirations.
Armed with extensive expertise in digital marketing, events, and PR, Krystle Foley ventured into entrepreneurship by founding her own digital marketing and events company, Eventhub. Since its inception, Krystle has diversified her portfolio by collaborating with various brands and businesses.
This journey prompted her to realign her objectives, focusing on direct client engagement to uphold the standards of quality and consistency in project delivery. Thus, Kola Digital emerged as a testament to her dedication and passion for client-centric service.
Krystle’s prowess lies in her ability to adeptly handle multiple clients and campaigns while effectively managing her team. Her expertise in project management is what distinguishes her and sets her apart from the competition.
Krystle’s involvement in Forecourt Retailing paved the way for her entry into the charity sector, a goal she had harboured since childhood.
She initiated fundraising activities from a young age, ranging from simple tasks like bag packing to more adventurous endeavours such as a parachute jump for the Irish Wheel Society and contributing to building houses in Haiti.
Leading various projects encompassing web design and development, branding, corporate identity, video production, SEO, Adwords Campaigns, Facebook, and PPC Campaigns, Krystle and her team has cultivated a distinctive skill set.
This expertise enables her to envision comprehensive strategies across all mediums, unifying methodologies to deliver optimal results for her clients.
With a wealth of experience in building and overseeing brands spanning now 20 years, comprehending project requirements and customer needs is imperative for assisting businesses in identifying and capitalising on opportunities to enhance their web development projects.
Krystle’s adeptness in fostering rapport and collaboration within project teams guarantees successful outcomes through process refinement and enhanced team engagement.
In recent years, Krystle has been honoured with multiple awards for her outstanding achievements. She has successfully executed marketing campaigns for over 200 clients and overseen the design and development of more than 150 websites.
Krystle specialises in various areas including marketing strategy, B2B and B2C marketing, marketing for professional services, event management, project management, branding, SEO, and CSR.
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