Internal & External Communications Professional Blogger
Resume:
BRIDGETTE R. AUSTIN
www.bridgetteaustin.com
*******@***************.***
Skype: bridgette.austin
PROFILE
Internal and external communications professional with a Master’s degree in global communications,
bringing over six years of full-time experience from the sustainable development, professional services
and technology sectors.
- Expert in content creation, distribution and tracking across print and web.
- Excellent cross-platform writing, editing and proofreading skills, with proven track
record generating content into sales leads.
- Extensive experience managing corporate and client events, multi-channel marketing
campaigns and social media websites.
- Founder/editor of blog Sustainability et la Durabilité (www.parisustainability.com).
EXPERIENCE
2011-2012 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS
Bio Intelligence Service (Jan 2012 - July 2012) Paris, France
- Created client case studies, web page content and annual brochure on sustainable
development topics for the European Environmental Communication Networks
(EECN), which is supported and financed by the European Commission’s DG -
Environment.
- Edited and proofread reports and analyses for major clients such as Distriborg and
France's Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME).
- Developed digital communications for the launch and management of EECN’s
Yammer social networking website.
- Coordinated EECN onsite exhibition at largest conference on European
environmental policy, Green Week 2012.
- Managed daily communications between DG-Environment and the EECN’s Green
Spider Network, which is financed by the European Commission.
- Wrote 50-page branding audit and analysis on BIO Intelligence Service and
environmental consultant role as part of global communications graduate
program.
International Chamber of Commerce – Commission on Marketing & Advertising
(Oct 2011 - Dec 2011) Paris, France
- Wrote and designed global report chronicling ICC Marketing Code launch activities
across 10 countries.
- Developed Twitter messaging to support publicity efforts for ICC Marketing Code
launch.
- Tracked and documented SEO, SEM and self-regulatory industry trends for policy
issue reports.
2009-2012 FREELANCE WRITER
Demand Studios
Paris, France / New York, New York
- Researched and wrote targeted onli ne articles on marketing, career development,
travel & leisure, home decor, gardening, fitness and history topics.
- Over 1,000 articles published on notable media outlets including USA Today,
eHow, Chron.com and LIVESTRONG.COM.
2008-2010 MARKETING ASSOCIATE New York, New York
Ernst & Young LLP – Global Real Estate Center
- Developed newsletters, corporate messaging and leadership announcements for
employee and client communications.
- Led and coordinated content development process for thought leadership
publications, notably on green building, gaming and infrastructure issues.
- Collaborated closely with senior management, graphic design, editorial and legal
review teams on internal and external communications initiatives.
- Oversaw execution and evaluation of senior executive roundtables, including email
marketing, on-site registration and reporting activities.
- Supervised web content management process for U.S. and international
EY.com/realestate web pages.
Selected achievements:
- Received Ernst & Young Recognition Award for “Above and Beyond” Contributions
(2009).
2004-2008 MARKETING MANAGER New York, New York
RedDot, the Open Text Web Solutions Group
- Managed direct marketing campaigns, including webcasts, trade shows and
seminars.
- Led virtual and in-classroom Salesforce.com training sessions for new and existing
employees.
- Supervised and trained marketing interns in Salesforce.com and other marketing
projects.
- Created customer case studies, event invitations, newsletters and brochures for
print and web.
Selected achievements:
- Presented live and recorded weekly webcasts, which generated approximately 50% of
incoming web leads (2004-2008).
- Increased customer case study library by approximately 30% (2006).
- Received RedDot “Exceptional Sales Support Award” (2005).
EDUCATION
May 2012 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS Paris, France
Master of Arts in Global Communications
Jan 2004 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New York, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies
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