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Munich, By, De

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Lombardy, Italy

Overhaul of both internal and external comms channels for Casa Madre and its affiliate projects, with ideation and implementation of content formats for external promotion–videography, photography, copywriting–as well as standardisation of internal processes to streamline and create replicable communications solutions over a long-term basis.Campaigns promoted included our:· Annual International Music, Arts and Culture Festival· Annual Wellness Camps and Retreats· Bimonthly International Meditation Events· Monthly Newsletters for the NGO· Quarterly Newsletters for CISS (affiliate educational project)· 360° VR TourPersonal Responsibilities included:· Identifying and defining the voice of the NGO and affiliate projects· Planning and executing both internal and external communication campaigns· Conceptualising, recording and editing video and written content for events and campaigns· Liaising with agencies to procure talent on demand for event coverage· Managing and editing video and photography content from talent for events and campaigns · Updating, populating and maintaining the NGO and Foundation's CMS· Building and populating a stock database of content for reiterative use in further campaigns· Reviewing and analysing the performance of content for external communication campaigns and events

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Multi-channel approach in tailoring internal communications to Philips' 80,000 employees across all markets to engage, empower, and amplify key messages to cultivate thought leadership with an integrated approach. Key focus on executive communication and content creation with videography, script as well as copywriting, and tracking of key metrics for global communication campaigns.Deliverables with the team included:· Global Quarterly Town Halls· Global Internal Communication Campaigns on Yammer· Annual Philips Excellence Competition· Local bimonthly Town Halls within International Markets and Europe Market· Monthly Video Newsletters within International Markets and Europe MarketPersonal Responsibilities included:· Conceptualising, recording and editing video content for above events· Liaising with agencies to ensure implementation of campaign and event content· Reviewing and analysing the performance of content for internal communication campaigns· Building slides of our performance for presentation to c-suite on internal campaigns· Updating and Maintaining CMS (Sharepoint, Stream, Yammer & Intranet) for International Markets and Europe Market and Philips Excellence Competition· Providing ad hoc support across all internal communications clusters such as Personal Health, Connected Care, and Imaging Systems· Recording and editing video podcasts for Philips Excellence Competition

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Copywriter and content creator to CEO of Brightland in translating and shaping content with impact. Project focus on publishing a platform for a B2B executive-level coaching program called Omega Leader, with work executed across the communications spectrum from pitch decks and scripts, to copywriting and conceptual work for the Omega Leader website.Deliverables with the team included:· Omega Leader Website· Pitch Decks· Interviews with notable personalities of their respective fieldsPersonal Responsibilities included:· Conceptualising, writing and editing content for the Omega Leader Project· Updating website content for the Omega Leader Project· Planning, researching, and executing interviews with notable personalitieshttps://www.omegaleader.com/

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Head of a dynamic three man digitization team archiving, collecting, and collating content of the Finnish cultural icon Jörn Donner’s visual legacy for the award-winning documentary 'Donner––Privat'. The content played a seminal role in scaffolding Donner's story by embellishing pivotal events in the life of the Oscar winning director.

Helsinki Area, Finland

The 2018 US-Russia Summit in Helsinki was broadcasted across the globe. My role as a production assistant meant ensuring the smooth daily operation at our broadcast centre adjoining the Presidential Palace, the venue of the summit, by acting as the liaison between the core CNN team and local authorities as well as businesses. This included securing the logistics, transport, and accommodation for CNN staff during their stay in Helsinki for the summit.

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

The internship programme at Mondrian had a threefold approach to learning within the allotted time period, namely (1) shadowing (2) learning about financial mechanisms, instruments and institutions (3) collaborating with other interns and mentors to apply these skills in analysing and presenting a company of choice to Mondrian's board members.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication And Information Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, First Class Honours In English Literature And History