James Pack Mcim Chartered Marketer Email & Phone Number

Swansea, Wales, Gb

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

GYRRU Marketing specialises in providing marketing and communications support to organisations that have secured grant funding for research and enterprise projects.With 20+ years of hands-on experience, GYRRU Marketing’s flexible and affordable service offering covers your entire project lifecycle; from providing marketing insights to inform your grant proposal, through to working with you on the development of a project marketing strategy. Operating as part of your team, we can deliver on your project marketing strategy, supporting the development of your brand identity, your web presence, your communications, your stakeholder engagement and outreach activities.

Swansea

As a Senior Research & Innovation Marketing Officer, I lead a dynamic team of marketing professionals, delivering award-winning campaigns that elevate the profile of Swansea University’s research on a global scale. My key achievements include participating in an international digital marketing campaign that reached over 97.5 million people, significantly boosting Swansea University’s QS World Rankings through an improvement in International research reputation.I specialise in developing and executing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies, managing high-profile events, and crafting strategic content for internal and external audiences. My work involves coordinating VIP visits, drafting senior leadership communications, and leading initiatives like the Research & Innovation training program, which delivered 68 sessions to nearly 2,000 participants in one year.I am adept at managing complex projects, including the delivery of an external engagement network (Swansea University: LINC), animated videos, and digital engagement platforms. My skills extend to organising major events such as the Research & Innovation Awards and supporting marketing efforts for international conferences. I also oversee the development of polished digital content, internal reports, and bilingual web pages.Activities to date have been informed by regular engagement with Swansea University's senior leadership team (that includes the Vice Chancellors Office, the Pro Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, the Chief Research and Enterprise Officer and the Head of Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Innovation).

Swansea, United Kingdom

Working within the Research, Engagement & Innovation Services team, I was responsible for the development and delivery of the Department's internal and external Marketing & Communications strategy, reporting in and taking direction from the senior leadership team (that included the Vice Chancellors Office, the Pro Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, the Director for Research, Engagement & Innovation Services and the Head of Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and Innovation).Responsibilities included managing high profile events and visits, marketing & comms for the University's external engagement network, Swansea University: LINC; developing webpages, newsletters, press releases, case studies, videos, printed materials and merchandise; drafting presentations & speeches, managing social media accounts, supporting the design and development of strategic documentation, championing CRM and co-ordinating a professional services forum.In addition, I co-ordinate a training programme for the University's research community that facilitates the training of over 1,500 participants per annum on everything from finding and applying for research funding, through to maximising the impact of research.This was a varied and exciting role that allowed me the opportunity to support and promote ground-breaking research and innovation activities, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the world.

Swansea, United Kingdom

As Marketing & Communications Manager at HPC Wales (maternity cover), I led the launch of new high performance computing products and services, utilising a blend of marketing and PR strategies. My role involved managing external PR teams, creating engaging content, coordinating events, and overseeing marketing budgets. I played a key role in developing the company’s CRM system, generating leads, and driving customer engagement through targeted campaigns.I was responsible for internal communications, content creation including video and photography, and stakeholder reporting at all levels. Additionally, I managed social media channels, developed case studies, and contributed to the overall marketing strategy, ensuring impactful communications that resonated with target audiences.High Performance Computing Wales (HPC Wales) was a £44million five-year project (2010–2015) that provided academic and commercial organisations based in Wales with a world class facility in High Performance Computing. In partnership with the Universities in Wales, Welsh Government and technology partners (Fujitsu, Microsoft, Intel, NAG and EXSEDE) the project provided supercomputing capacity at a scale not attempted anywhere else in the UK or Europe before.

Pace Equity is an independent advisory services firm, advising the top management of growth orientated organisations and institutions on mergers and acquisitions and corporate strategy.As part of my role I developed and executed comprehensive annual marketing plans, with a focus on ROI-driven strategies and market research to identify strategic partnerships and business opportunities. My role included managing the production of quarterly magazines, brochures, and presentations, along with crafting social media strategies for LinkedIn and Twitter to enhance company visibility.Overseeing a database of over 17,000 contacts, I conducting targeted email marketing campaigns to generate leads. My experience includes website development, utilising Google Analytics for optimisation, and crafting compelling marketing copy.As part of the role I organised numerous events, including seminars and client dinners, and was responsible for supplier negotiations, conducting industry research, supporting client pitches, and creating detailed marketing materials, including Information Memorandums, valuation reports, and business strategies.

i3 is a global pharmaceutical services company that provides integrated strategies and solutions throughout the product lifecycle. I was employed on a temporary 9 month contract.

Employment whilst undertaking my studies. The role taught me invaluable skills in leadership, team working, communication and customer relations.

Msc, Marketing, Distinction

Activities and Societies: UWS Men's Hockey Club Modules included marketing management, strategic management, sales management, services.

Bsc, Business Studies, 2.1

Activities and Societies: UWS Men's Hockey Club The course consisted of over 30 modules (core & non-core) which were assessed.

Education record

A-levels included Business Studies, History, Biology and Statistics.