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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

> Management of the end-to-end project lifecycle for strategically important projects enabling one of the largest marine insurance clubs in the world to improve service offering, leverage operational efficiencies and enhance brand reputation.> Detailed analysis and mapping of complex business processes, legacy applications, and industry specific concepts, including development of comprehensive requirements, acceptance criteria and wire frames.> Planning and delivery of… Show more > Management of the end-to-end project lifecycle for strategically important projects enabling one of the largest marine insurance clubs in the world to improve service offering, leverage operational efficiencies and enhance brand reputation.> Detailed analysis and mapping of complex business processes, legacy applications, and industry specific concepts, including development of comprehensive requirements, acceptance criteria and wire frames.> Planning and delivery of stakeholder workshops with cross-sections of users to capture key insight, develop mutually beneficial solutions, and ensure maximum acceptance.> Implementation of Microsoft Azure cloud-based solutions incorporating SQL Server Reporting Services and other tools to deliver valuable insight on-demand to customers.> Application of technical insurance knowledge in specialist areas to ensure clear requirements, well understood concepts, and outcomes tailored to the industry.> Delivery of high-quality outputs and capabilities to scope, budget and timeline, with effective stakeholder management at all levels of the business, and ongoing measurement of business benefits.> Leading diverse technical teams of developers, database and infrastructure analysts, application support colleagues, business analysts, and solution architects applying Agile delivery principles and Scrum techniques. Show less

London, United Kingdom

> Working across FINPRO UK, with industry experts in financial and professional lines of insurance, to build client propositions, share thought leadership, and educate our internal audience.> Production of annual FINPRO UK sales and marketing strategy built on financial and performance data, industry trends and expertise, and management insights from multiple systems and stakeholders.> Research, design and rollout of story based, industry led client engagement strategy… Show more > Working across FINPRO UK, with industry experts in financial and professional lines of insurance, to build client propositions, share thought leadership, and educate our internal audience.> Production of annual FINPRO UK sales and marketing strategy built on financial and performance data, industry trends and expertise, and management insights from multiple systems and stakeholders.> Research, design and rollout of story based, industry led client engagement strategy partnering with multiple stakeholders from across the MMC Group. On-going project management of strategy.> Brand management of divisional collateral, events and communication initiatives focused around our expertise, products, and client value. All projects focused on simplification of complex industry themes.> Divisional leadership of company-wide CRM and sales funnel system; training colleagues, developing procedures, curating data, and providing on-going business analysis and sales insight.> Developing the capabilities of our team in the delivery of in-depth data analysis and insight on new business opportunities both via established internal and external systems and newly created resources.> Facilitating cross-sell growth through a series of inter-divisional projects to build awareness of our offering, identify relevant opportunities, and network colleagues from across the firm. Show less

Following a dream, I left my role as Marketing & Business Development Manager at RBL Brand Agency and hit the road with nothing but a backpack and a 'Round The World' plane ticket.On my 9 month journey, I visited the places I'd dreamed of seeing but never believed I would get to - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip offered me the chance to learn, grow, develop and experience in ways that remaining in an office never could. It… Show more Following a dream, I left my role as Marketing & Business Development Manager at RBL Brand Agency and hit the road with nothing but a backpack and a 'Round The World' plane ticket.On my 9 month journey, I visited the places I'd dreamed of seeing but never believed I would get to - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip offered me the chance to learn, grow, develop and experience in ways that remaining in an office never could. It was an invaluable opportunity, and one that I took full advantage of. Show less

Royal Leamington Spa

> Building and maintaining strong relationships with our diverse range of clients, while managing projects and coordinating major programmes of work as part of the Client Services team.> Conducting in-depth market research on behalf of both clients and the agency, encompassing 1:1 and telephone interviews, focus groups, desk research, competitor analysis, marketing audits and financial reviews.> Developing and implementing comprehensive, multi-channel marketing… Show more > Building and maintaining strong relationships with our diverse range of clients, while managing projects and coordinating major programmes of work as part of the Client Services team.> Conducting in-depth market research on behalf of both clients and the agency, encompassing 1:1 and telephone interviews, focus groups, desk research, competitor analysis, marketing audits and financial reviews.> Developing and implementing comprehensive, multi-channel marketing strategies and plans for the agency, utilising both digital and traditional platforms to develop inbound enquiries and generate new business leads.> Managing the sales pipeline, CRM system and digital lead capture tools to cultivate prospective clients and new business opportunities, supported by in-depth desk research and direct marketing campaigns.> Defining the direction of the agency as part of the leadership team, working with the Managing Director and Client Services Director to develop business strategy, positioning, goals and other areas of strategic focus.My role at RBL is diverse and exciting. I am thoroughly involved in a wide range of fundamental business areas, taking on great levels of responsibility, leading the team of designers on key projects and developing creative ways to build the business sales pipeline, generate increased enquiries and deliver new business for the agency.I have developed extensive expertise in a breadth of digital marketing tools and techniques including: Social Media | Email Marketing | Analytics | Webmaster Tools | CMS (WordPress) | SEO | Adwords | Content | Basic Web Design (WIX) | Marketing Integration and Automation. Show less

Lougborough

> Developing strategy, setting budgets, reviewing major projects and appointing new staff members as part of an elected Executive Committee, working alongside the Managing Director and Department Heads.> Planning, organising and coordinating all Union elections producing the highest voting turnout in the UK with over 6500 students voting (40%).> Leading the Union Communications Strategy through an extensive social media and email network.> Heading… Show more > Developing strategy, setting budgets, reviewing major projects and appointing new staff members as part of an elected Executive Committee, working alongside the Managing Director and Department Heads.> Planning, organising and coordinating all Union elections producing the highest voting turnout in the UK with over 6500 students voting (40%).> Leading the Union Communications Strategy through an extensive social media and email network.> Heading ground-breaking research, for Students Unions, into communication ‘tribes’ allowing us to more effectively pass on information to our students.> Acting as an ambassador to over 20,000 Loughborough students, representing their voices both on a local and national level.> Meeting and developing relationships with the Vice Chancellor of Loughborough University as well as the University Executive Committee.> Leading on an extensive strategic brand review; working alongside an agency partner to review and develop our strategy, manage multiple stakeholders groups to gain consensus and present and pass outcomes of the project through The Board with overwhelming approval. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Economics, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Hall Committee (Events Manager, Hall Chair), Sno Ski Club, Lacrosse Club, Union Council, Executive Committee 3.

Economics, Maths, Geography, Psychology And General Studies, Abbbb

Activities and Societies: Farnborough Sixth Form Lacrosse Club

Gcse, Double Science, English Literature, English Language, Maths, French, Art, Geography, Pe, A*A*A*Aaaaab

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