Xara Bennett-Jones Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

- Led the development of an educational product to assist Governments in strengthening their education systems. Acted as the main point of contact between technical experts, developers, and the PR team.- Developed concepts using empathy maps, information architecture, sketches, and wireframes. Created high-fidelity prototypes in Figma for user testing, in line with UN UI guidance, which guided the web development.- Designed mockup websites in Figma that were innovative proofs-of-concept for publicising UNESCO’s social impact.- Managed the product creation process of annual reports from conceptualisation, to drafting, to graphic design and layout using Adobe Suite. The project involved coordinating a team of 40+ colleagues across 26 developing countries to produce content and data to tight deadlines. - Formerly trained in Agile and part of a pilot team to introduce Agile methodology to the organisation. Led the graphic design as part of an agile team to produce a communication product.

Paris Area, France

- Led the internal and external communication efforts of UNESCO’s Capacity Development for Education Programme, which operates in 26 developing countries.- Coordinated the production of a range of advocacy materials, including, articles, website content, and videos. In parallel, strengthened colleagues’ communication capacities by providing training, guidelines, and templates.- Managed the product creation process of annual reports from conceptualisation, to drafting, to graphic design and layout using Adobe Suite. The project involved coordinating a team of 40+ colleagues across 26 LDCs to produce content and data to tight deadlines.

Kazakhstan

- Deputy Representative of UNESCO at the EXPO2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan- Managed a team of six assistants to run the UNESCO and UN Women on-site communications.- Acted as UNESCO’s main point of contact in Astana

Paris Area, France

- Drafted content on sustainability for an online platform

Paris Area, France

- Assisted the organisation of the UNESCO Week conference and Mobile Learning Week

Paris Area, France

- Managed the editorial for the #UNITE4HERITAGE campaign- Worked in partnership, PR and communication capacities

St Andrews

- Drafted content and populated University webpages using HTML.

Paris Area, France

- Fact-checked multimedia journalism.- Designed email campaigns for community management.

Paris Area, France

- Conducted interviews and worked on partnership building.

Ma (Hons), French And Classical Studies With Integrated Year Abroad, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Ice Skating Society Modern Languages Magazine

Ux Design Certificate, Ux Design

Children'S Book Illustration, Illustration