kelly phillips

director of communications

About

A Brand driven creative communications expert with 12+ years’ experience in the Telco and Automotive sectors delivering high profile, award winning, industry-leading projects. A dynamic strategist who always puts audience at the heart of any brief and isn’t afraid to try something new. A strong project manager with a proven ability to plan and manage large scale, complex projects with a savvy eye for budget management and a focus on measurement and ROI. Passionate motivator able to influence, inspire and bring teams together to deliver objectives to exceptional standards. Comfortable working with all levels of business across multiple countries and languages. Able to make the impossible happen. CORE STRENGTHS * Communication strategy, channel/campaign management * Brand experience and employee engagement * Event and experiential design and delivery * Cultural change - company ideation/reward & recognition * Digital platform design & integration

Country

united kingdom

City

london

Industry

telecommunications

Skill

event management, marketing communications, strategy, internal communications, digital marketing, business planning, digital media, online advertising, customer experience, mobile devices, product marketing, competitive analysis, management, marketing, marketing strategy, leadership, project management, project delivery, communications planning, stakeholder management, social media, telecommunications, account management, b2b, sponsorship, creative direction, live events, marketing management, event planning, product launch, corporate events

Experience

brand and employee engagement and internal communications

nissan motor corporation

2015-11 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

marketing and events manager

stoodleigh court

2006-1 - 2007-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

I played a pivotal role in developing the company marketing strategy and objectives whilst I restructured and optimized company systems and procedures to improve efficiency. I conducted marketing research to gain an insight into local competitors and identify key target demographics. Solely accountable for implementing a 12-month advertising campaign to increase sales, successfully improving y-o-y bookings by 15%. Carried out SEO for the company website and helped organically grow website visibility resulting in a significant increase in traffic. Lead a project to diversify the core event business by resurrecting a disused Sports Centre, helping generate an additional revenue stream and improved links with the local rural community. Planned, organised & managed numerous events and corporate functions, working with clients and suppliers to deliver outstanding experiences; all while growing and managing a part-time team of event staff

director of communications

mastercard

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

internal brand and channel manager

orange/everything everywhere

2008-8 - 2012-9 · 4 yrs 2 mos

adult community marketing officer

bridgwater college

2005-1 - 2005-5 · 5 mos

I helped with the production of all above the line marketing collateral, providing valuable input on both the creative design and content. I was responsible for organising the annual degree ceremony for 700 students, attended by local dignitaries and I also coordinated the opening of a new Early Years Centre costing £2million. I attended all UCAS events across the country, producing and managing an exhibition stand.

marketing graduate

orange

2007-10 - 2008-7 · 10 mos

senior event manager

2013-7 - 2015-8 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education

richard huish college

psychology

1999-1 - 2001-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Taunton Tigers Basketball Academy member

cardiff university / prifysgol caerdydd

psychology

2001-1 - 2004-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Cardiff University Ladies AFC member and chairperson. Athletic Union council member. Psychology Society member.

court fields community school

1994-1 - 1999-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Head Girl Activities and Societies: Basketball, netball, hockey, tennis and athletics team member. Student Council chairperson. Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze).