Karen George

adb17p@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFILE

Highly experienced working in fast-paced environments demanding strong, promotional and communicational skills. Highly trustworthy, ethical and discreet, committed to superior customer service. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. Detail-orientated and resourceful in completing projects, able to multitask effectively. Keen to pursue ongoing training and develop new skills. I would like to leverage my past experiences in sales, business development and operations to a company I admire for their breadth of opportunities and positive learning environment.

KEY SKILLS

● CRM proficient ● Digital marketing - SEO PPC Email marketing

● Sales & Negotiation ● Key account management

● Copywriting ● Communication + interpersonal skills

● Social Media Management ● Prioritizing work flow + time management EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Business Development G Escapes Jan 2019-NOW

Identified, built and maintained relationships with key contacts and decision makers in the hospitality industry.

Onboarded partners and updated them on SOP in addition to staying updated on their SOP and any relevant updates.

Developed marketing materials across multiple consumer facing marketing channels.

Worked with suppliers to build custom offerings based on market research and customer validation.

Sales Consultant Student.com April 2018-October 2018 (6 month contract)

Responsible for handling sales for South East Asia and India.

Educated students via telemarketing & in person meetings to make appropriate choices regarding accommodation options in the UK, Australia, USA, Canada

Developed and maintained working relationships with students via multiple communication channels to close sales.

Consistently met and went above targeted monthly sales.

Managed, delegated and oversaw team of interns in Kuala Lumpur office. Marketing & Operations Erudite Global Nov 2015 - September 2016

Wrote SEO keyword focused articles for blog.

Developed marketing campaigns across social media platforms

Conceptualized and came up with web copy for the website

Participated in marketing activities, including education fairs, events and roadshows to recruit students for universities.

Digital Content Creator Marie France Asia, Singapore Jan 2015-Oct 2015

Conceptualized and wrote features on fashion, beauty and travel

Came up with editorial content on a weekly basis

Created and managed social media posts across all social media channels

Attended media events as magazine representative – World Gourmet Festival, World Street Food Congress

Interviewed public personalities

Transcribed interviews for publishing

Edited videos for site using Final Cut Pro X

Freelance Writer Scene.sg Singapore, March 2015-Dec 2015

Contributed content ideas and topics for digital content

Sourced and resized relevant images

Wrote features on beauty, travel and lifestyle

Freelance Contributor Sassy Singapore March 2015-Aug 2016

Contributed content ideas and topics for digital content

Sourced and resized relevant images

Wrote features on beauty, travel and lifestyle

Editorial Intern Time Out Aug 2012-Oct 2012

Liaised with PR firms to get images and details for relevant features

Wrote a digital editorial feature on festive celebrations EDUCATION

Msc Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology University of Strathclyde 2017 Bsc Journalism, Media & Communication The University of Buckingham 2014

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