Seller 253573 - Essex, UK
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| Hourly Rate: | £31.67 | |
| Available From: | Now | |
| Overview: | I have the ability to successfully analyse an organisation’s critical needs, identify deficiencies, opportunities, and develop innovative cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues, and improving customer service offerings. | |
CV
| As you will see from my employment history below, I am currently working as a freelance Marketing & Events Manager. In my present position I am responsible for developing a strategic marketing and promotions plans, and corporate events management on behalf of my clients. I have worked for varied clients based and have been able to successfully deliver the highest quality services to my clients. With my proven ability to manage and maintain excellent client care whilst also minimising costs, I feel that I would be able to make a significant contribution to your marketing & events team. I would welcome hearing from you. |
Employment History
(Jun 2006 & ongoing)
Freelance Marketing & Events Manager
LondonProviding Strategic Marketing Planning, Promotions and Events Management for the following clients:
Frames Direct Ltd: Marketing planning & Promotions strategy
Les Luxes Ltd: Organising & Planning themed events e.g. Pampering days, weddings
Carnival de Cuba: Marketing Cape Verdian and West Indian Culture
Abbey Homes Investor Ltd: Market research and analysis, Promotions strategy
Mobo’s Awards: Managing the Marshalling Team for VIP Guests
Audi Launch: Launch of New A4 series in UK and Germany
Friends and Family Events management: Birthday parties, weddings, memorial ceremonies, church events, etc…
(Aug 2005 to May 2006)
Promotions & Events Executive
LondonProviding general support to the Promotions Manager in promoting & marketing the KD profile:
Responsible for planning & managing the KD annual events, exhibitions, business breakfasts, seminars, conferences, e.g. British Invention Show, Business Start up, ELIC Seminars, abroad VIP visits, launch of the new business units, monthly meetings, staff or team building meetings, etc…
Contributing to the planning, development and implementation of the marketing & promotions strategy
Creating publicity materials prior and after events to ensure the corporate branding is effectively presented on all relevant websites or other means of distribution
Working with UEL staffs to compile the annual & quarterly programme of events that is inclusive, well marketed and ensure adequate exposure across all relevant media
Advising and assisting KD colleagues with their themed events planning & management
And suggesting the design of promotional materials within the marketing strategy guidelines
Gathering contacts of potential clients for specific events relevant to the projects and services delivery
Liaising with colleague to identify any need of market or product-led analysis that could led to a potential demand assessment
Responsible for the CRM system updates with internal and external details
In charge of updating the website information such as relevant and refreshed promotional events, publicity, case studies and membership details
Compiling and promulgating a regular newsletter via email or mails
(Aug 2003 to Mar 2005)
Marketing & Programmes Support Officer
Connexions Ltd, London StratfordProviding general support to the marketing team and all relevant internal audiences to promote and market the service:
Planning & implementing relevant events and marketing campaigns
Assisting the marketing manager in researching, and developing new marketing strategies
Working with the other local bodies to develop integrated marketing strategies
Ensuring the corporate image is represented effectively
Promoting the service to all young people, training providers, schools and colleges, local communities, voluntary and public sector
Evaluating and monitoring the programmes and positive activities
Gathering data information for research and analysis purposes
Assisting in the development and maintenance of information database
Providing regular management reports on activities and results
Coordinating, and distributing all relevant promotional materials to managing agencies
Ensuring the delivery of those materials are within the specified budget & guidelines
Promoting actively the equal opportunity policy of the partnership
(Feb 2003 to Jul 2003)
Business Development & Marketing Assistant
London First Centre LtdProviding marketing support to the International Business Development Managers in promoting London internationally as Europe’s leading location for business purposes:
Gathering primary & secondary data in order to identify potentials international investors
Developing in conjunction with the BDM promotional strategy to increase clients portfolio
Planning & organising European events in France, Spain, Germany, etc…
Working with the senior BDM on the marketing plan and campaign evaluation forms
Preparing the overseas visit reports, monthly management reports on business development
Referring clients to business partners, e.g. Business Link, Invest UK, DTI, LDA
(May 2002 to Dec 2002)
Bilingual Customer Service Officer
Merzario LtdIn charges of planning & managing varied goods import on behalf of high profile clients
Responsible for the management of the CRM system
Maintaining clients satisfaction, sourcing new and existing suppliers
Identifying new businesses, and reporting any potential problems
Preparing the monthly import reports
Invoicing files on daily basis
Resolving all invoicing disputes
(May 2000 to May 2002)
Multi-lingual Wines Operations Officer
Seabrooks LtdResponsible for the Wines import in UK on behalf of high profile distributors
Organising, planning loadings from France, Spain, Portugal
Developing strategic method of managing the progress of orders
Liaising with clients and suppliers regarding the progress of orders
Supervising, and training new personnel with import policy and procedure
Preparing the monthly import reports
Professional Qualifications
| Certificate in Events Management |
Education
(Jul 2007 to Nov 2007)
The Event School London
Certificate in Events Management
(Feb 2007 to Feb )
University of East London
Msc in International Marketing & Management
(Sep 2001 to Jun 2003)
University of East London
Diploma in International Marketing & Management
(Sep 1996 to Jun 1999)
Ecole Supérieure de Vente & Exportation
Diploma in International Trade Studies
(Sep 1995 to Jun 1996)
Sainte Genevieve Montalembert College
French Baccalaureate in Accountancy and Management
Leisure Interests
| I enjoy visiting museums and exhibitions, particularly those concerned with contemporary art. I love travelling, the interior decorating, plays, movies, and enjoy world music. I try to be aware of international business, changes in marketing trends, and economics news in reading specialised magazines such as marketing week, precision marketing, data strategy, events and surfing on the internet. |
Categories & Skills
Healthcare (Non-Clinical)
Categories
Marketing/Advertising/PR
Categories
- Advertising
- Campaign Management
- Design
- Events
- Languages
- Market Research
- Marketing
- Product Management
- Public Relations
Skills
- B2B
- B2C
- Briefings (Events)
- Brochures
- Campaign Analysis (Campaign Management)
- Campaign Evaluation (Campaign Management)
- Campaign Implementation (Campaign Management)
- Conferences (Event Management)
- Database Analysis (Market Research)
- Event Management (Public Relations)
- Excel (Microsoft)
- Exhibitions (Events)
- French (Languages)
- Market Research (Market Research)
- Marketing Research (Public Relations)
- Microsoft
- New Product Development (Product Management)
- Outlook (Microsoft)
- Perception Research (Marketing Research)
- Point of Sale Material
- Portuguese (Languages)
- Posters (Design)
- PowerPoint (Microsoft)
- Product Launches (Event Management)
- Promotional Material (Design)
- Promotions
- Qualitative Analysis (Market Research)
- Quantitative Analysis (Market Research)
- Seminars (Events)
- Seminars (Event Management)
- Spanish (Languages)
- Sponsorship
- Word (Microsoft)

