Managing external and internal communications for EMEA, as well as the global channel / partner communications program

Managed teams that carried out a wide range of PR and marketing activities for renowned brands such as Orange, Experian and Red Bee Media.• Played a major role in the research, planning and execution of comprehensive PR campaigns• Monitored quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and deadline adherence• Managed a number of regional agencies as part of European wide campaigns• Created all content and a social media program for a new corporate… Show more Managed teams that carried out a wide range of PR and marketing activities for renowned brands such as Orange, Experian and Red Bee Media.• Played a major role in the research, planning and execution of comprehensive PR campaigns• Monitored quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and deadline adherence• Managed a number of regional agencies as part of European wide campaigns• Created all content and a social media program for a new corporate website• Maintained regular contact with a range of national, telecoms, business and technology journalists• Responsible for creating content and schedules for various social media channels• Provided PR and logistics support for clients attending large industry events such as Mobile World Congress• Contributed to several new business pitches and presentations Show less

Implemented PR programmes and messaging in line with the objectives of clients based in the technology sector. Worked with companies such as SoftLayer, Panasonic and Sourcefire. Responsibilities included:• Preparing press releases, opinion articles and other types of copy for targeted media • Providing campaign planning and management by documenting creative communications strategies in clear PR plans• Using established relationships with key journalists/ bloggers to maximise… Show more Implemented PR programmes and messaging in line with the objectives of clients based in the technology sector. Worked with companies such as SoftLayer, Panasonic and Sourcefire. Responsibilities included:• Preparing press releases, opinion articles and other types of copy for targeted media • Providing campaign planning and management by documenting creative communications strategies in clear PR plans• Using established relationships with key journalists/ bloggers to maximise editorial opportunities• Building client relationships with marketing departments, spokespeople, sales teams and other members of the internal PR buying unit• Using presentation skills to drive new business pitching and internal creative brainstorming sessions • Networking with valuable business and media contacts• Ensuring the delivery of client requirements while motivating, supporting and developing team members• Delivering timely, result-driven reports and updates for all clients• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts through additional projects and increased service levels• Maintaining account profitability through effective team service levels, time analysis and direct cost recovery Show less

Held various public relations responsibilities for B2B & consumer clients within the technology sector (including well known brands such as Kaspersky Lab, ViewSonic and NETGEAR). Duties included: • Writing press releases and other written collateral for targeted media • Promoting client news stories and features to the media• Monitoring the media for publicity opportunities • Liasing on a daily basis with colleagues, clients and the media, via telephone and e-mail •… Show more Held various public relations responsibilities for B2B & consumer clients within the technology sector (including well known brands such as Kaspersky Lab, ViewSonic and NETGEAR). Duties included: • Writing press releases and other written collateral for targeted media • Promoting client news stories and features to the media• Monitoring the media for publicity opportunities • Liasing on a daily basis with colleagues, clients and the media, via telephone and e-mail • Attending client meetings and preparing reports • Managing product review campaigns by securing coverage opportunities with reviews editors and keeping track of multiple devices Show less

Held various public relations and copywriting responsibilities during a temporary contract including: • Writing press releases and articles for industry publications• Monitoring print and online press coverage • Creating internal publications • Speech writing • Event organisation • Editorial duties such as proof-reading