Sephy Valuks Email & Phone Number

Copenhagen, Denmark

At ICARS I am responsible for developing and implementing the internal and external communications strategy. This includes writing and designing materials to support and promote ICARS’ work, managing digital channels, liaising with key stakeholders and coordinating events. I work closely between the Science, Partnerships and Operations teams to align key messages and plan for dissemination of project outputs.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Just Associates (JASS): • Writing and editing content for webpages positioning JASS’ stance on ‘Big Ideas’ such as feminism, power and intersectionality. Interviewing activists around the world, producing videos, podcasts, graphics and designing webpages. • Developing a multimedia knowledge page synthesising work by JASS and the Fund for Global Human Rights on defending human rights in hostile contexts.The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA):… Show more Just Associates (JASS): • Writing and editing content for webpages positioning JASS’ stance on ‘Big Ideas’ such as feminism, power and intersectionality. Interviewing activists around the world, producing videos, podcasts, graphics and designing webpages. • Developing a multimedia knowledge page synthesising work by JASS and the Fund for Global Human Rights on defending human rights in hostile contexts.The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA): • Building an online multimedia resource base for CARTA Africa, a consortium to strengthen the capacity of African universities. Producing, formatting and re-writing curricula materials for greater accessibility and to support e-learning. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Based in LSHTM's busy and dynamic press office, my main responsibility was to manage the school's social media presence across a variety of platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. This included creating engaging digital content (infographics, photos and videos) showcasing LSHTM's innovative work, monitoring and evaluating audience engagement on social and traditional media to build compelling analytics reports, and forward planning toolkits for upcoming newsworthy… Show more Based in LSHTM's busy and dynamic press office, my main responsibility was to manage the school's social media presence across a variety of platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. This included creating engaging digital content (infographics, photos and videos) showcasing LSHTM's innovative work, monitoring and evaluating audience engagement on social and traditional media to build compelling analytics reports, and forward planning toolkits for upcoming newsworthy research results. I also advised members of staff and research groups on effective social media tactics and tools.In addition to social media, I supported the press office with requests for information or interviews from print and broadcast media, preparing staff for their interactions with journalists and coordinating and supervising TV filming on LSHTM premises. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Coordinating digital communications and research uptake for two DFID funded research programme consortia: RESYST (Resilient and Responsive Health Systems) and STRIVE (Tackling the Structural Drivers of HIV) Key skills and responsibilities • Writing, editing and proofing: policy briefs, reports, technical briefs, working papers, blogs, research summaries and news stories• Graphic Design and Video Editing: Designing and formatting research outputs using Adobe InDesign and… Show more Coordinating digital communications and research uptake for two DFID funded research programme consortia: RESYST (Resilient and Responsive Health Systems) and STRIVE (Tackling the Structural Drivers of HIV) Key skills and responsibilities • Writing, editing and proofing: policy briefs, reports, technical briefs, working papers, blogs, research summaries and news stories• Graphic Design and Video Editing: Designing and formatting research outputs using Adobe InDesign and video production using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro• Developing and commissioning multimedia products: Producing podcasts, videos, animations and infographics as well as liaising with video editors, graphic designers and web developers to commission work externally• Strategic use of social media: Managing social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Slideshare and YouTube• Website management• Monitoring and evaluation: Compiling data for annual reports and research fish, creating and maintaining knowledge management systems to track research impact, stakeholder engagements and research uptake activities• Events organisation: Marketing and promoting LSHTM attendance at many international conferences including iHEA and HSR. Coordinating the STRIVE monthly Learning Lab series including contacting speakers, gathering materials, reviewing slides, hosting a technical run-through, inviting stakeholders, promoting the event and editing the final presentation into a video resource• Creating and sending e-newsletters and managing contact lists: Creating and sending newsletters and invitations using Mailchimp, building subscriber lists and managing thematic mailing lists Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Video editing• Compiling, writing and posting pieces for the STRIVE website and monthly Digest• Tracking and managing social media • Google analytics

Apple Retail

• Engage with clients and products to make a memorable shopping experience in order to create promoters of the brand• Offering tailored services and advice to business clients.• Ongoing training in Apple software (to compliment existing knowledge in Microsoft Office applications) such as Final Cut Pro, iMovie, iPhoto and the iLife suite (Pages, Numbers and Keynote)