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

Redgate Software

Global Campaign Manager

Three Feet Up

Freelance marketer for impact-driven organisations. Services include Marketing Strategy; Brand Development & Brand Strategy; Strategic Planning; Copy, Content and Editorial Writing; and Coaching & Mentoring for your marketing team.

Freelance Marketing Consultant

bio-bean Limited

Led the entire marketing & communications function for this highly regarded scale-up that recycled spent coffee grounds into sustainable bio-products. Efforts spanned B2B service & products, as well as B2C FMCG retail.

I evolved the bio-bean brand to bring credibility, cohesion, and consistency to the brand and business, contributing to a remarkable 300% total revenue growth in just 4 years.

Drove an insight-led brand evolution for our FMCG/CPG product to better reach and resonate with the target audience segments, which led to a 54% sales uplift YoY. Drove an outstanding 450% increase in sales through successful listings in major UK supermarkets and DIY retailers: Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, and Wickes.  

Helped bio-bean achieve Certified B Corporation status in 2020, followed by two consecutive years of being recognized as a Best For The World B Corp for our exceptional environmental impact.

As a member of the senior leadership team, I helped guide the business to serve all stakeholders, and I catalysed efforts to improve leadership and management awareness and skills. This led to leadership and management training for all senior and mid-level managers, and ongoing coaching mentorships, resulting in improved staff collaboration and productivity.

Head of Marketing and Communications

Marketing & Communications Manager

Mood Foods Ltd

Responsible for all aspects of the marketing mix for this leading FMCG/CPG raw chocolate brand in the UK healthy snacking category with exponential growth in the UK and throughout the EU. Contributed to more than 40% overall growth in sales. Created the foundations for the growing marketing department while driving the brand development and activation and advocating for strategic brand growth.

Responsibilities and deliverables:
- Defined brand positioning, identity, vision, mission, and internal brand ethos. 
- Drove the development of annual planning, consumer and trade campaigns and assets to bring the brand story to life with compelling, integrated, and consistent messaging across multiple channels in different international territories. 
- Partnered with and managed international agencies and agents to deliver all activation assets on time and on budget. 
- Continually built deeper understanding of target audience and landscape across key markets to inform insight-driven strategy of the brand. 
- Tracked, analysed, evaluated, and reported on the performance of key activities to ensure high ROI. 
- Line manager for one junior marketing position.

Key achievements: 
- Achieved 29% growth in France and 151% growth in Spain within the first year.
- Drove UK sales to a remarkable 84% growth.
- Successfully executed a comprehensive brand refresh in 13 languages across all marketing communications.
- Introduced and secured initial supermarket listings for the brand with three new products, significantly expanding brand presence.
- Recognized with 8 industry awards, including innovation and Best Organic Product accolades in the UK and France.

Mobas Group

- Successfully managed diverse B2B and B2C accounts for a full-service marketing agency, exceeding client expectations.
- Guided end-to-end projects, from brand positioning to campaign rollout, resulting in increased market presence and customer engagement.
- Oversaw print and digital marcomms and media buying efforts, achieving impactful brand communication across multiple channels.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with high-profile clients including Virbac, NHS Blood & Transplant, Greene King, Conference Cambridge (now Meet Cambridge), and Toshiba Medical Imaging Systems.
- Ensured outstanding client satisfaction and loyalty by delivering all projects on time and within budget.

Account Manager

Honest Ideas

- Managed B2B and B2C accounts for this advertising and marketing agency, including notable clients such as Cambridge University Press, St. John's College, and Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.
- Utilized strong production management skills to successfully oversee two film productions: an online video for Cambridge University Press filmed on location in Manchester and a full-scale film production for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust, Bracode Campaign.

Account Executive

Stonebridge Group

- Developed and executed marketing and public relations strategies for a diverse portfolio of industries including hospitality, food and beverage, and e-commerce in education.
- Led digital content management initiatives to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Built and maintained strong agency relationships to optimize marketing campaigns and maximize brand exposure.
- Contributed heavily to the development and launch of the Hebasca brand (www.hebasca.co.uk), as well as the Tommy Jacks brand (http://www.tommyjacks.co.uk) - two concept boutique hotels, bars and restaurants - from tone of voice, images and messaging to events development and launch strategy.

Marketing and Public Relations Executive

The Coombe Barton Inn

Bartender, Server

Freelance Consultant

Retreat Manager

Break for World Travel

Strategic Marketing Consultant Helping Impact-Driven Businesses Elevate Their Marketing, Growth, and Impact Three Feet at a Time | 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Dual Presence | Nature Enthusiast

👩🏼‍💼 Purpose-driven marketing & comms professional with a passion for strategy and a customer-centric approach.
⏳ Over two decades of in-depth experience in developing and delivering marketing, brand, and communications strategies for agile businesses, both B2C and B2B.
📈 Track record of contributing to exponential YoY growth in sales and revenue.
💡 Formally trained marketer with experience in developing marketing & brand strategies and campaigns, brand development, internal and external communications, product launches, recruitment, partnerships, agency collaboration, budget management, P&L review.
🌎 Original Goonie turned global citizen, with official citizenship in both US and UK, and equal amounts of time spent in both.
🌲 Happiest in the great outdoors. Give me regular access to a wild mountain forest with a pair of hiking boots or snowshoes on my feet.
🧘🏼‍♀️ Certified yoga teacher (RYT200). Because helping people positively transform is marvellously rewarding.

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