CISPE - Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers Association Secretariat) Liaised with media and press professionals and maintained a positive image of the organisation to the publicResolved and mediated communication difficulties and escalated crisis related issues Developed high-priority internal and external communication strategies in relation to sustainability, competitiveness and privacy Coached and provided consultation to employees on management and communication skills and best practices Monitor campaign progress, adapt the strategy where necessary and report proactively on progress and campaign learnings with key stakeholders Manage local PR and influencer marketing agenciesIncrease storytelling by using data and insights and local proof points.

POLITICO is a global non-partisan news organization that covers politics, policy and the people in power. Since its inception in Europe in 2015, POLITICO has rapidly become the most read, influential source for an audience of powerful individuals — policymakers, influencers and opinion formers. Subscriptions to POLITICO Pro services and advertising & sponsorships are the only sources of revenues of the company.I worked as business development manager in the team for advertising, events sponsorship and strategic partnerships at POLITICO Europe's HQ in Brussels. POLITICO creates custom solutions for partners to amplify their brand to global influencers, make their advocacy reach the top policy & decision makers, contribute to thought leadership, or manage a crisis campaign. Services include: editorial underwriting - brand content - social media - print & digital advertising - live events.I actively identified prospects, contributed to expanding the revenues from advertising and sponsorships, and grew the volume of business with long-term clients and sponsors. I worked with EU and national institutions, public and private organizations, trade and lobbying associations, media buying agencies and PR consultancies.

Reported into the global CEO and successfully increased the business portfolio by 20%Negotiated high value business closures and agreements with clients Led fixed direct sales meetings with stakeholders and internal teams Managed prospect research campaigns on LinkedIn and served as an interface between clients and operating teams

Responsible for heading Oxford Business Group`s annual research team on the ground.Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global publishing, research and consultancy firm, which publishes economic intelligence on the markets of the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through its range of print and online products, OBG offers comprehensive and accurate analysis of macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, insurance, energy, transport, industry and telecoms.I led end-to-end project management for four publications (Sarawak 2015, Saudi Arabia 2015, Bahrain 2016 and Peru 2017), and formulated direct marketing and sales plans to achieve sales of up to £700,000 within ten months. Working in collaboration with accountancy and legal firms, I established local offices, and recruited and trained up to ten staff for each project. Having constructed and agreed the project budget, I supported the editorial manager to plan each publication’s content. I developed business relationships with government, partners, and local authorities in order to secure advertising sales contracts from senior executives and government officials. I also held responsibility for managing all PR activity, including press releases and organising launch parties for Oxford Business Group’s first publication in every country

The Business Year is a leading provider of economic intelligence and a publisher of annual trade and investment resources. We meet with the world's top political, commercial, and industrial leaders to deliver targeted information, in-depth analysis, and strategic advice to the global business community on economic trends and investment opportunities.Working for The Business Year, I held three roles, most recently Country Director for the Abu Dhabi 2014 and Tanzania 2015 editions. This entailed leading and managing geographically disparate teams to deliver the publication of a yearly report on a country’s economy. The role included undertaking commercial negotiations, establishing budgets, and negotiating advertising sales with senior government figures and heads of large companies. My role in attracting new advertisers through PR activity allowed annual sales revenue of the company’s Tanzania publication to grow by 20%. As Country Sales Manager for the Dominican Republic 2013 edition of The Business Year, I held responsibility for PR operations, negotiated barter deals and developed bulk publication sales plans, securing €200,000 in advertising sales revenue.