ian hollinshead

This is a family owned business where I learned how to manage projects, teams of staff and clients. Dealing with major building and design firms has shown me how corporations manage large scale projects. I am still a part of this business and will continue to learn from it.

I am the founder and acted as chairperson for the Social Media Society (2011-2012) in my college and for the time I was chairperson, the society was well recognised and very successful. My time in IT Tallaght has improved my skills in public speaking and increased my understanding of many areas of global marketing, advertising and branding and has helped my organisational skills. I have worked on a number of real-client projects where I have received a reference for my work. This year I have been awarded for my participation in the event management module of last term and am currently acting as the account handler for an advertising campaign for Club Orange. I have achieved high results in many of my examinations and hope to finish with a first class honours degree.

This internship was part of my college course where I travelled to London to see how major players in the FMCG category operate. I gained a huge amount of experience in many areas of the business and have an in-depth understanding of how a product becomes a success and what it takes to achieve this. Although I was only in Unilever for three weeks, I feel confidant that this experience has helped me further understand the fast moving world of FMCG goods.

I deal with customer queries, issues and complaints daily. Problem solving is a large portion of my work also as I am trained to ask the correct questions and find out what a customer requires, even if they do not know themselves. I am approachable and helpful and work to the best of my ability at all times.

I was employed both as a full time and part time member of staff here. My duties included managing and training staff, organising bank issues as I was responsible for the cash in store. I was a key holder and on weekends I would run the store in the absence of a manager. I was a valued employee in this company and held a large portion of responsibility for my job role. My sales were always on target, if not above and I had built a reputation amongst customers as many of them came back and asker for me personally.

Working across global FMCG and household brands, my focus is on implementing strategies across B2B and B2C channels. Working in an integrated manner requires a broad spectrum of experience in virtually every marketing discipline and an in-depth understanding of the nuances between audiences within each. Strategically led creative is key to success as with solid planning, a concept can live in any channel and can work for any type of audience, creating a consistent and simplified campaign at every touch point. I focus on the 'why' before I begin the 'how'.

Working across major FMCG brands, my focus is on delivering value and effectiveness for my clients. With an all-round knowledge of advertising and marketing practices, I strive to help clients reach the full potential of their brands and to grow their position within the market. Working in a proactive manor helps the brands that I work with stand out amongst the clutter and excel in their field.

I am working as an Account Executive in Publicis Dublin across a broad range of brands. Coming from a background in business and design, I have a deep understanding of the creative process and what it takes to make outstanding and effective advertising. I look for trends that could benefit my clients and promote proactivity in the teams I work within. I have excellent management skills and a keen eye for detail. My aspirations are high and I challenge myself daily to produce more and to excel in my field.

Business, marketing and the creative side of advertising. Activities and Societies: Chairman & founder of the Social Media Society 2011-2012

Honours Jr. & Leaving Certificates Activities and Societies: Junior and Senior Rugby