Douglas James Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

Reporting to Board level directors and dealing with joint venture partners/shareholders. Overseeing operational aspects of the business including: functional co-ordination, IP strategy development of (Domains & Trademarks), IT / Technical responsibilities, Legal and Contract Management, driving international growth, engendering team work, mediation and.

Experience of the organization, as well as relationship with members of the team across various levels and functions made me a valuable support during the hand over period. Role included advising on previously negotiated contracts, fulfilment and background research. This included implementation and support of a media event, during the Olympics in Beijing.

• Reporting to the CEO, this cross-functional role had remit over the following areas: Strategy
• Part of the team that developed and implemented the Laureus business strategy and the Laureus National Strategy.
• Managed intellectual property requirements and strategy.
• Supervision of the first phase implementation of the National Strategy into different markets.
• Together with other key members of the management team, oversaw the restructure of the Global Foundation and… Show more Reporting to the CEO, this cross-functional role had remit over the following areas: Strategy
• Together with other key members of the management team, oversaw the restructure of the Global Foundation and subsequent National Foundations. Sponsorship

Strategy & Business Development ManagerSponsorship ManagerBrand ManagerProject Management & PR Support New Media and Marketing Assistant

• Reporting directly to the CEO, this role included:
• Development of Laureus’ commercial programme. This included the creation of an innovative “inventory” of sponsorship assets; identification of potential suitable sponsors, preparation of sales materials and assisting.
• The main point of contact during negotiation with legal teams. Ensured fulfilment of obligations and maintained an overall successful relationship with partners, this included internal relations… Show more Reporting.
• The main point of contact during negotiation with legal teams. Ensured fulfilment of obligations and maintained an overall successful relationship with partners, this included internal relations with key stakeholder’s.
• Conceptualized and developed other commercial rights to grow revenue streams and fulfil business objectives and build brand profile.
• Worked with sponsorship agencies Show less

• A direct report to the General Manager; working across the PR, marketing, TV, Foundation and events functions
• Briefing design agencies.
• Evaluation, review and selection of agency.
• Managed relationship with agency on a day to day basis.
• Review of brand with agency, including all budget considerations.
• Brand integration, secured buy in and oversaw implementation of integrated brand.

• Assisting the PR department with event related support
• Laureus related IT requirements (non-technical) and acted as point of contact for issue resolution.
• Briefed the IT department on event specific IT requirements. Sourced external suppliers to fulfill needs which were not supported by internal IT.
• Project managed the development of several in house IT applications, from brief to completion including: a new in house event management tool (still in use and has subsequently… Show more
• Project managed the development of several in house IT applications, from brief to completion including: a new in house event management tool (still in use and has subsequently been updated and adapted for other events.
• Adhoc responsibilities included assisting PR and Broadcast Services during peak event periods, such as dealing with the media during press conferences, camera teams, and assisting print and broadcast media with.

• Developed an online strategy in consultation with various departments. This task involved overseeing the integration of the company’s marketing strategy with online activities.
• Developed and presented brief to agencies. Oversaw the development of www.laureus.com, whilst ensuring agency fulfilment of brief objectives.
• Co-ordination and securing all content and rights releases for online usage.

• Responsibilities have included working on projects within the group including:
• Laureus (Laureus World Sports Awards / Laureus Sport for Good Foundation)
• Dunhill Golf events (Alfred Dunhill Limited / Richemont Events)
• Columbus Venture Capital
• CertusDuring this period I have worked on different projects and assisted in various businesses within the Richemont Group. My focus has been on Laureus (Laureus World Sports Awards / Laureus Sport for Good Foundation).
• CertusDuring this period I have worked on different projects and assisted in various businesses within the Richemont Group. My focus has been on Laureus (Laureus World Sports Awards / Laureus Sport for Good Foundation).

• Offered a broad range of consultancy services.
• One on one training (entry level to advanced levels), including windows, internet, email, Microsoft Office products, image packages, etc.
• Setup and maintenance of SOHO networks, as well as ongoing support and advice.

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