Michael Hall Email & Phone Number

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

- Lead media planning across largest accounts including Welsh Government, Transport for Wales and The Royal Mint- Understand, maximise and demonstrate effectiveness within media planning- Leader within the team championing better working practices- Built up close relationships with media owners and negotiated agency rates- Worked closely with specialist departments and media owners to compile strategies and plans- Constantly driving innovation- Played an integral part in new business wins- Managed and trained junior staff to help grow their career through agreeing targets- Launched the Golley Slater Graduate/Trainee programme- Regularly present to senior stakeholders- Work with clients to agree targets and KPIs, recognising the importance of campaign measurement- Conduct research to determine and support planning recommendations- Promoted twice since joining

London, United Kingdom

- Joined Blue 449 as a Graduate and progressed to Senior Media Planner within 2 years.- Worked on the ASDA account, a high pressure account which required the ability to work to extremely short deadlines with a heavy workload.- Gained an understanding of the media landscape, and a good working knowledge of all media channels.- Competent and confident in the planning and curation of cost efficient media plans which aligned with ASDA’s overall brand strategy.- Built up strong relationships with day to day clients and other agency partners.- Gained an understanding of the FMCG/retail sector.

Cardiff

- Part of a project team which implemented a strategic review of accommodation and support services in Cardiff- Led a project which reviewed the state of mental health provision in supported accommodation throughout Cardiff- Worked closely with the Assistant Director and Managers across a number of projects- Carried out a variety of tasks including policy scrutiny, data analysis, customer and process mapping and costing - Designed and consulted on a number of leaflets and posters

Cardiff

- Assessed and updated Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Discretionary Housing Payments, in accordance with all relevant legislation and procedures- Provided high quality customer service, whilst looking to maximize benefit entitlement and reduce rent arrears wherever possible- Recognised as a senior member of staff and was always prepared to help colleagues who needed advice or support with difficult customers

Southampton, United Kingdom

- Dealt with customer related issues and queries- Given responsibility for product pricing and stock rotation- Consistently met Waitrose's high standard of customer care

Bachelor'S Degree, Modern History And Politics, 2:1

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