Sorcha Hellyer Email & Phone Number

Sliema, Mt

Malta

Working with BBC Global News since 2013 when we launched the first ever global nation-branding campaign for Myanmar (produced by Image Diplomacy) at the World Economic Forum East Asia in Nay Pyi Taw.Proudly representing the world's most trusted news brand BBC News in Algeria, Greece, Malta, Morocco & Tunisia where we work closely with government agencies and corporate entities to raise the profile of the country and their offerings.Responsible for sharing with our clients all… Show more Working with BBC Global News since 2013 when we launched the first ever global nation-branding campaign for Myanmar (produced by Image Diplomacy) at the World Economic Forum East Asia in Nay Pyi Taw.Proudly representing the world's most trusted news brand BBC News in Algeria, Greece, Malta, Morocco & Tunisia where we work closely with government agencies and corporate entities to raise the profile of the country and their offerings.Responsible for sharing with our clients all the possibilities of a presence on BBC’s reputable and impactful platforms and providing stakeholders in both the public and private sectors with the opportunity to reach global audiences. Offering dynamic, creative campaigns with a key focus on brand storytelling as well as media management solutions befitting each client’s budget. Show less

United Kingdom

Co-Founder of Gimme Shelter Global - alongside Prof. Luca Bonifacio (architect & inventor of H7 Shelter), Neusa Michiko Suka (institutional relations expert) and Gabriele Villa (business development expert).Part of a team of visionaries, engineers and designers all united by a common goal: to provide a home not a tent for those who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Destined for disaster relief and emergency response H7 aims to provide not only shelter but a sense of dignity… Show more Co-Founder of Gimme Shelter Global - alongside Prof. Luca Bonifacio (architect & inventor of H7 Shelter), Neusa Michiko Suka (institutional relations expert) and Gabriele Villa (business development expert).Part of a team of visionaries, engineers and designers all united by a common goal: to provide a home not a tent for those who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Destined for disaster relief and emergency response H7 aims to provide not only shelter but a sense of dignity and belonging. Show less

Strategic planner of the company’s operations & executor of project coordination with specialisms in branding, PR, marketing, market research, coaching & client networking, including:- Representing BBC Global News in an official capacity in Malta & Myanmar- Managing business leads and client relations at ministerial & C-suite level as well as developing projects in collaboration with second-tier management, subcontractors & suppliers- Conducting interviews with ministers and… Show more Strategic planner of the company’s operations & executor of project coordination with specialisms in branding, PR, marketing, market research, coaching & client networking, including:- Representing BBC Global News in an official capacity in Malta & Myanmar- Managing business leads and client relations at ministerial & C-suite level as well as developing projects in collaboration with second-tier management, subcontractors & suppliers- Conducting interviews with ministers and C-suite executives & undertaking all relevant research for all endeavours, & direct liaison with such parties or those responsible for the implementation of consequential tasks- Leading & coaching a team of designers, web developers, administrative & operational staff in the elaboration of numerous projects in sectors as diverse as tourism, hospitality, real estate, F&B, oil & gas, mining, transportation, banking & IT- Undertaking all elements of branding campaigns, brand & image management - from inception to roll-out including developing corporate identity, product & brand ideation, revamping & refreshing brands, elaborating creative concepts as well as execution, production, positioning & messaging- Performing the role of chief editor, copywriter & copyeditor overseeing client material as well as both in-house writers & third party material- Undertaking coaching, business consulting & managing business facilitation for existing clients upon request Key achievement: Jointly responsible (with iD’s other co-founder Gabriele Villa) for the ideation, filming & roll-out of Myanmar’s first ever global nation-branding campaign which was launched by iD (complete with press conference, booth, branded gift bag containing a coffee-table book, branded USB & artisan gift) at the World Economic Forum East Asia in 2013. In collaboration with both the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism & Myanmar’s private sector iD then aired it on BBC World News, Channel News Asia & later CNN Show less

Sliema, Malta

Through our stimulating WOW connect coaching programmes, our clients have an incredible opportunity to really explore and discover their true resourceful nature, their creativity and their untapped or under-used abilities. We offer custom “one-on-one” sessions for executives and people seeking to up-level in their careers or improve their life skills. We also do team / group sessions which are perfect for companies that are serious about investing in their teams in order to engender increased… Show more Through our stimulating WOW connect coaching programmes, our clients have an incredible opportunity to really explore and discover their true resourceful nature, their creativity and their untapped or under-used abilities. We offer custom “one-on-one” sessions for executives and people seeking to up-level in their careers or improve their life skills. We also do team / group sessions which are perfect for companies that are serious about investing in their teams in order to engender increased conscious collaboration, cooperation, creativity and clear communication with the ultimate aim of improving efficiency and productivity. The programmes also encourage resourcefulness, perseverance and resiliency which remain at the heart of corporate and personal success especially at this critical time.Capitalising on our backgrounds in PR, recruitment, political science, hospitality, international communications, sales, media, branding, design and events, our custom coaching programmes are a great fit for all types of corporate entities across a wide spectrum of industries. They help add value and improve your performance and team performance by focusing on personal development, collaborative processes and creative solutions that bring the best out in everyone.Our programmes include but are not limited to:- Corporate culture building - Image building - Brand strategy & management - Design & brand styling- Brand advocacy- Corporate social responsibility - Team building & training- Customer service - Business facilitation - Networking - Mentoring- Public speaking Show less

Yangon, Myanmar

Providing creative direction for the overall strategic positioning of iD creative solutions and for its clients' brands from brand architecture, conceptualisation and development to launch events and market activation among other aspects. Coaching, mentoring and guiding the managers of a diverse team of creatives to execute ongoing projects, deliver excellence as standard, as well as empowering all members to grow.Please visit https://vimeo.com/user17973118 to see samples of our work

Yangon, Myanmar

Dynamic management of all aspects of branding, product development, packaging, launches, events and media relations for clients (both local and international) across a broad spectrum of sectors. Passionately providing creative direction as well as coaching inspiration to a medium-sized team of creatives; from graphic designers, videographers, photographers, editors, web designers, event designers, product designers, web developers and enabling them to feel confident in delivering the ideal… Show more Dynamic management of all aspects of branding, product development, packaging, launches, events and media relations for clients (both local and international) across a broad spectrum of sectors. Passionately providing creative direction as well as coaching inspiration to a medium-sized team of creatives; from graphic designers, videographers, photographers, editors, web designers, event designers, product designers, web developers and enabling them to feel confident in delivering the ideal solutions. Additionally jointly overseeing in-house staff in charge of merchandising, procurement, quality control and logistics as well as third party suppliers who supplement our expertise including film directors and talent.Please visit https://vimeo.com/user17973118 to see samples of our work Show less

Yangon, Myanmar

Engaged by ITC (a United Nations entity) to provide consultation on tourism branding and marketing. Over the course of more than 6 years the result has been significant empowerment of local teams - including creatives, stakeholders, government and associations - especially through coaching, training, seminars and cooperative measures. Outputs involved conceptualisation, design, copywriting/editing, production and familiarisation of the following:- Effective marketing communications… Show more Engaged by ITC (a United Nations entity) to provide consultation on tourism branding and marketing. Over the course of more than 6 years the result has been significant empowerment of local teams - including creatives, stakeholders, government and associations - especially through coaching, training, seminars and cooperative measures. Outputs involved conceptualisation, design, copywriting/editing, production and familiarisation of the following:- Effective marketing communications collaterals (both a national and regional level) capitalising on the Myanmar branding campaign that iD launched for the country in 2013- Branding materials for destinations throughout Myanmar- Branding materials for inclusive tourism initiatives and community-based tourism projects- Training programmes and coaching specifically designed to communicate to stakeholders about the importance of branding, marketing and digital marketing for destinations and sustainable tourism products- Animation films to demonstrate to donors and stakeholders how the ITC's projects work and the value they bring to communities- Collaterals in multiple languages on Covid compliance to prepare different communities for the reopening of tourism (posters, leaflets, animation videos)International tourism arrivals improved significantly in Kayah - by 390% - from when the project started to 2019, and brought significant benefits to local communities. Based on the success of the work done on Kayah, new projects on Tanintharyi Region and Southern Shan State started to be rolled out in 2019 but were halted due to Covid-19. Show less

Yangon, Myanmar

Jointly responsible (with two of iD’s business partners) for overseeing Delco’s branding and positioning in both the Myanmar market and abroad on a permanent consultancy basis. Having worked on various projects with Delco since early 2013, iD’s new remit is to identify, facilitate and monitor appropriate opportunities that will place Delco in an even stronger position and enable it to enhance and consolidate its role as market leader.In line with the company’s business expansion plans -… Show more Jointly responsible (with two of iD’s business partners) for overseeing Delco’s branding and positioning in both the Myanmar market and abroad on a permanent consultancy basis. Having worked on various projects with Delco since early 2013, iD’s new remit is to identify, facilitate and monitor appropriate opportunities that will place Delco in an even stronger position and enable it to enhance and consolidate its role as market leader.In line with the company’s business expansion plans - with special focuses on the development of the company’s mining, construction and tourism business strands - iD analyses and provides strategic advice to the Chairman on the suitability of local and international contractors, partners and investors. Show less

Ba (Hons), French & Drama

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