Battenhall

Helping clients and internal teams to implement innovation-related work, such as new and niche social media platform campaigns, and experiments that break new ground in the industry.

Senior Consultant, Innovation

Helping clients develop and roll-out their communications strategy, with a particular focus on social media/community management.

Senior Consultant

Concourse

•	Promoted to new role; helped oversee the redesign of the company website.
•	Defining marketing strategy and creating full marketing plans for the company, repositioning it as a leader in sustainability within the industry
•	Handling all social media strategy and content creation
•	Managing virtual event participation (online trade shows and webinars) and handling press requests

Marketing Manager

•	Managing marketing activations and permanent visibility projects for FMCG clients in travel retail
•	Liaising with retailers to build relationships and ensure full and timely implementation of programmes
•	Working on briefs for internal team and external parties when necessary on behalf of clients
•	Implementing toolkits and brand guidelines within activations and permanent furniture

Client Project Manager

JING Tea

•	Responsible for all trade marketing initiatives in the hospitality sector
•	Liaising with customers and distributors to support marketing activities and campaigns, from the development of bespoke menus to masterclasses and events
•	Agreeing, implementing and evaluating the brand’s participation at relevant industry trade events 
•	Establishing and overseeing partnerships with industry associations and potential brand partners
•	Developing proposals for tenders, head office deals and other prospective customers
•	Managing a Trade Marketing Assistant

Trade Marketing Manager

Beam Suntory

* Brand development in the travel retail/duty free segment for spirits brands such as Bowmore, Laphroaig, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Courvoisier, Yamazaki and Hibiki
* Responsibility over customers' marketing budgets
* Managing and implementing promotional activities at airports
* Identifying local opportunities through networking and influencing
* Training staff on brand and category knowledge

Customer Marketing Manager

Freelance Writer and Blogger

* Writing freelance features for a range of publications
* Corporate translation work

Freelance Journalist 

CUBICLE 7 ENTERTAINMENT LTD

* Developing the publisher's presence within social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter
* Managing PR opportunities and establishing contacts within key specialist media outlets and blogs 
* Producing content for the company's website
* Attending trade shows and events
* Short-term contract

Social Media and Marketing Manager

William Grant & Sons

* Brand development in the travel retail/duty free segment for spirits brands such as Glenfiddich, Hendrick's, The Balvenie, Tullamore DEW and Monkey Shoulder 
* Implementing promotional activities at airports
* Identifying local opportunities through networking and influencing
* Managing POS production, order and budgeting
* Attending trade shows and events, liaising with stakeholders of all levels from senior executives to shop staff
* Training staff on brand and category knowledge, being the team expert on spirits

Promotion and Merchandising Executive

Metropolis Business Media

* Redeveloping DFNIonline.com, liaising directly with the IT and design teams
* Responsible for increasing traffic on DFNIonline.com from around 3,500 unique visitors in November 2007 to over 23,000 in November 2012, and for establishing the magazine’s social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
* Establishing key contacts with industry stakeholders that led to exclusive interviews and breaking news stories, including retailers and luxury brands
* Liaising with and managing freelance contributors and their output on a regular basis
* Travelling to events, conferences and to chase stories in four continents

Deputy Editor

Sportstranslations

* Translating copy on sports ranging from football to rallying
* Translating official communications from entities such as FIFA to local federations
* Working languages: German, English, French and Spanish to Portuguese

Translator (freelancer)

Revista Paradoxo

* Writing film reviews, culture and entertainment features and interviews for Brazilian weekly webzine Revista Paradoxo.

UK correspondent (freelancer)

At Battenhall, I help clients and internal teams to implement innovation-related work, such as new and niche social media platform campaigns, and experiments that break new ground in the industry. I have over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and project management, with a focus on social media and community management.

I am a CIM Member and a lifelong learner, always eager to explore new trends, tools, and strategies in the digital space. I have a passion for sustainability and social impact, and I enjoy working with clients and colleagues who share this vision. I am also a proud geek, a dog lover, and a Wordle enthusiast.

Fun fact: I once slept through an earthquake in Japan.

Nicole Mezzasalma

Prodigious London

Working with the Prodigious and Saatchi & Saatchi teams on diverse client projects for brands such as Subway, EE, Belvita, and Panadol. Providing multi-disciplinary design support spanning OOH, campaign development, key art origination and digital design/social content creation.

Freelance Senior Conceptual Designer

Freelance Senior Designer

Sketch

Prodigious

RubberPenguin Creative Studio

After a successful period in full-time employment, I returned to freelance to seek new experiences and differing working environments.

In this time I have been fortunate to work across a series of creative roles for a range of dynamic and exciting brands.

My versatility has enabled me to comfortably and effectively tackle varying design challenges across a variety of disciplines and channels.

I have been able to organise and run numerous projects; allowing me to integrate into any working environment with ease, whilst comfortably and efficiently juggling various responsibilities without compromising on quality.

Select agency experience includes:
Arc, Anderson Norton, Baber Smith, BD Network, Bezier, Brave, Creo-UK, Design House, FCB Inferno, FRUKT, Geometry, Haygarth, Hope, Hype, Imagination, Iris, Lucky Generals, Lloyd Northover, LRS, LSE, M&C Saatchi, Mars Y&R, Mesh Marketing, MRM Meteorite, Naked Communications, Once Upon A Time, RPM, Social UK, TracyLocke, Truant, Wasserman and Wild Things.

Select brand experience includes:
Acronis, Arla, AstraZeneca, Bacardi, Barclaycard, Cadbury, CaféPod, Cineworld, Coca-Cola, Costa Coffee, Crabbies, Diageo, Disney, eBay, Emirates, The Guardian, Halewood, Legal & General, Lucozade, Mars, McDonald’s, Moss Bros, Natwest, Nike, Nintendo, Panasonic, Pfizer, Reckitt Benckiser, PowWowNow, Ribena, Russian Standard Vodka, SC Johnson, Sky, Thornton’s, Tiger Beer, Toys ‘R’ Us, Turner, Umbro, Universal, Virgin Media, Warner Bros, William Grant & Sons, Winston Cigarettes, Wolf Blass, Wrigley’s and Zeo.

Freelance Senior Designer | Design Lead | Illustration

SPORTFIVE

Interbrand

Freelance Senior Designer/Design Lead

Lucky Generals

I am a commercially savvy and highly motivated creative with extensive experience in design, direction and illustration. Passionate about my craft, I explore every challenge with a commitment to delivering dynamic, unique, and engaging solutions that captivate audiences and elevate brand experiences.

My versatility allows me to lead projects of varying scale, but I’m just as effective when collaborating as part of a team. I’m passionate about what I do and bring enthusiasm and energy to every project, ensuring it’s on-brand, on budget, and on time.

I thrive on new experiences and aim to inspire and positively influence those around me. I value working with like-minded individuals who share a passion for creativity, honesty, and drive.

Some of the brands I’ve had the pleasure of working with include (amongst others): AB InBev, Adidas, BMW Group, Cadbury, Coca-Cola, Disney, LEGO, Nintendo, Suntory, UEFA and Unilever, among others.

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