Ella Thompson Email & Phone Number

Blackwater, GB

Sunnyvale, California, US

Working cross-functionally as part of the global corporate marketing team at Illumio to drive PR and external communications activities across EMEA. I am responsible for developing and leading PR and comms activities, including management of EMEA agencies to further Illumio's narrative and reputation in the region.

Hook, Hampshire, GB

Hook, Hampshire, GB

Joined as Senior Account Manager before progressing to Account Director. I am responsible for the strategic direction and development of client campaigns, including the company's flagship account. Other responsibilities include ensuring retention and satisfaction of all client accounts within the team, building strategic relationships and team financial.

Took a short 4-month career break to travel around Australia and South East Asia solo and fulfil a long-held ambition.

Wokingham, Berkshire, GB

Responsible for development and implementation of PR strategy in the UK and Middle East.Also the communications lead for the GATEway driverless car project taking place in Greenwich, working with a consortium of 13 companies to deliver and communicate progress to media and key stakeholders on one of the UKs first driverless car trials.

Reading, Berkshire, GB

London, England, GB

Octopus Group is a sales-driven content marketing agency with a 12-year heritage in building brands for technology-centric businesses. Responsible for creating and driving PR and content strategies for tech companies in areas such as security, cloud, networking, datacentre and storage and HR. This includes ensuring that all campaigns and projects are.

Reading, Berkshire, GB

Worked on a variety of accounts, both small and large, including two of the company’s largest accounts; Kaspersky Lab and Skillsoft. Key responsibilities included; managing junior team members, compiling quarterly plans and review documents, proofing and editing content, drafting press releases and editorial content, managing product reviews, media.

London, GB

Main responsibilities included; media relations, copywriting, reporting, social media and idea generation, as well as being one of the main contacts for all clients. Also participated in a number of new business pitches to help secure new clients, presenting to senior members of different businesses, as well as drafting the messaging for client.

I completed a 5 week voluntary placement at Ascent PR to help me gain a better insight into the agency side of PR. My responsibilities included helping with research, rapid response opportunities and selling in press releases / viewpoints. I also helped to compile press lists and coverage books, boards or presentations for clients, as well as providing.

Houston, Texas, US

Completed a 13-month paid internship as part of my sandwich-course degree. Main responsibilities included:* Managing and driving the CEP event schedule, from securing and helping plan small events to managing the logistics and ROI from the events. * Managing and driving PSG's selfmail campaign, a 1:1 marketing tool used to communicate to enterprise.

Public Relations, Public Relations & Marketing

English Language, Media, Sociology, Psychology, German, Critical Thinking

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