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Valerie Brown is listed as Founder of Plumpy Balms at Plumpy Balms, based in Belfast Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Valerie Brown.
Valerie Brown previously worked as Business Consultant at True Channel and Business Owner at True Channel at True Channel. Valerie Brown holds Global Trade & Logistics from Forum For International Trade Training.
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I have been working in the world of business for a really long time! I graduated from Queen's University with a degree in Biochemistry and worked for Randox Laboratories in an international sales and marketing role, working with distributors across the globe. I returned to University to study my Masters in Business Studies graduating in 2001 (I also gained my MBA in 2007) which lead me to working for a venture capital company, which funded high tech start-ups. I then worked in the area of Economic Development from 2003 - 2009, working with a vast array of businesses from start-ups to growth businesses as well as social enterprises. During this period I worked for the World Trade Centre Network, connecting with businesses and Economic Development professionals across the globe. I project managed international networking events including trade visits and managing trades stands promoting Belfast at large events including MIPIM and MAPIC. In 2009 I established True Channel, offering freelance services mainly to local Government with business support programmes. I worked mainly with start-up, early stage small businesses in a wide range of areas from business planning, product idea development, marketing strategy development, brand development and financial planning. I also delivered my own series of branding masterclasses to companies across Northern Ireland. In 2017 I set up my own brand - Plumpy Balms, which are natural vegan beauty balms. I spent four years developing the unique silky smooth texture and creating the Plumpy brand. I started at a small Christmas market and grew the business from there. Over the years I have grown the range and my customer base, selling online, to shops and at local artisan markets. The experience I have gained can not be put down in a few sentences but it is alot! From product development, cosmetics compliance, packaging design, direct sales, managing an online store and everything that comes with running a consumer facing business!I get business, I understand all the different parts of running a business. I am strategic, operationally experienced and creative. I know how to look under the bonnet to really see what is going on. I also love to work with business owners - to knock heads together, diagnose issues, develop solutions and help business owners seize opportunities and elevate to the next level.
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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
I established Plumpy Balms in 2017. The original feel good natural vegan lip butters and lip tints! Plumpy Balms are loved by customers for their silky smooth texture and their ability to moisturise and repair fast! I have grown the range to include face, hand and body care products and seel across multiple channels including online, artisan markets and shops.
Belfast
I love business and working with businesses and although I have an MBA it is my experience and creative thinking which brings the real benefit to my clients. In addition to offering consultancy services I also run my own business Plumpy Balms, building my own consumer brand in the beauty sector. Since starting my career in international sales and marketing for a healthcare diagnostics company I have held various roles including working for a venture capital company and working in the area of Economic Development, including my role as World Trade Centre Officer, connecting with businesses and other professionals across the globe and project managing various international trade show stands. I established True Channel in 2009 offering freelance business consultancy services to a range of businesses but mainly start-ups and early stage businesses. My services cover a wide range of areas including business and financial planning, marketing strategy, branding and sales channel development. Since establishing Plumpy Balms in 2017 I have developed a particular expertise in the area of building consumer facing brands and everything that is involved in that from product range development and defining USP, brand strategy, brand identity and tone of voice in the market, selling online, social media marketing and content creation, copywriting and direct selling. The services I offer include project specific work such as developing brand strategy/ identity to more advisory/mentoring services where business owners can book time with me to brainstorm issues or plan for new opportunities. I also deliver business training in a group setting including the essentials of setting up a business, development your USP and creating a unique and engaging brand.
Belfast
I was the Project Manager for World Trade Centre Belfast developing and delivering a range of business development projects which helped businesses trade internationally. World Trade Centre Belfast is part of a network of over 300 World Trade Centres, throughout the world. I was responsible for managing and delivering a variety of projects including:I project managed a trade mission of local companies to Qatar in 2009 I was responsible for the project management of Belfast promotional stand at MIPIM, Cannes, France, one of the world's largest inward investment event. I was responsible for generating £100k income from advertising, public funding and sponsorship and was responsible for developing marketing publications and overseeing the design and logistics for the Belfast stand International trade workshops - I ran a series of international trade workshops to support local businesses develop their knowledge and skills with regards to importing and exportingWTC Global Networking - I was responsible for making connections to other WTCs from around the world, to build relationships and create bridges which could be used by local businesses seeking export opportunities. I attended WTC networking events in USA, Dubai, Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Finland. These events were attended by 100's of executive level businesses also engaged in the WTC network
Belfast
At SBPB I advised individuals on setting up a business and signposted them to various support organisations, whom I worked closely with.I was part of the founding team for Social Economy Belfast - set up to provides structured advice, guidance and support in exploring and establishing social enterprises. I successfully secured finance to establish the website www.visitsouthbelfast.com - promoting local businesses in the South Belfast area. Much of my work was also to establish and grow the Creative Industries sector. I designed and managed various projects to help creative businesses including musicians, fashion designers, film producers and multi media companies.
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