About Alan
English
Native or bilingual
Experience
- Twiggy Comms LtdFounder - twiggy+ agile, flexible, senior marcomms specialistJanuary 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)London, United KingdomWith over 25 years experience spanning diverse sectors, multi-markets, major brands and many award-winning campaigns I am able to offer the following:•Creative comms strategy and building and implementing 360 brand communications packages•Defining or refining compelling brand narratives including messaging and tonality - supported by bespoke media training•Multi-channel content strategy, direction and management•Crisis and issues management and C Suite liaison•As a trained journalist I also deliver high quality copywriting, speech and presentation consultancySome brand and client highlights:FMCG/Brand – Red Bull, Nintendo, eBay, WaterWipes, Tropicana, McVities, Dairylea, Nature Valley, The National Lottery, UEFA Champion’s League, Continental Tyres, RBS/Nat WestRetail – Hamleys, M&S, Waterstones, Scribbler, Spar, Amorino, The East India CompanyDrinks – House of Rum, Loch Lomond Brewery and Levenbank Distillery, The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Highland Park, Fettercairn, Jura, Camus, FABLE Whisky, SipWell Brands, Snow Leopard, McGuigan Wines, Peroni, Superbock, Bombardier, Kestrel, Wells and Youngs, The British Soft Drinks AssociationHospitality – Yo! Sushi, Pod, Café Rouge, Giraffe, All Bar One, SmashBurger, PubLoveTravel and tourism – IHG (Kimpton Hotels, Hotel Indigo) Expedia, Andermatt Swiss Alps, The Chedi, Andermatt, Marriott, Jersey, Florida Keys, Queensland, Continental Airlines, Norwegian Cruise Lines
- WAY TO BLUEHead of ConsumerMarch 2016 - May 2020 (4 years and 2 months)London, UKAn integrated brand communications specialist, I am expert in positioning and repositioning brands for purpose, consumer relevance and growth.A trained journalist, I am a natural emotive storyteller, I am passionate about using insights and data to drive audience engagement and to develop strategic campaigns with a powerful narrative at their heart.My expertise encompasses creative campaign development – from strategy and ideation and defining compelling brand narratives through to content and media strategy and implementation - stakeholder management, leadership counsel, crisis, issues and reputation management. I am accomplished at growing agency and client fee income and driving highly effective new business strategy and development.I am a strong communicator with a reputation for motivating dynamic and successful teams and building meaningful relationships at all levels from c-suite stakeholders to junior executives and assistants.
- Light Brigade PRManaging DirectorOctober 2011 - February 2016 (4 years and 4 months)An integrated brand communications specialist, I am expert in positioning and repositioning brands for purpose, consumer relevance and growth.A trained journalist, I am a natural emotive storyteller, I am passionate about using insights and data to drive audience engagement and to develop strategic campaigns with a powerful narrative at their heart.My expertise encompasses creative campaign development – from strategy and ideation and defining compelling brand narratives through to content and media strategy and implementation - stakeholder management, leadership counsel, crisis, issues and reputation management. I am accomplished at growing agency and client fee income and driving highly effective new business strategy and development.I am a strong communicator with a reputation for motivating dynamic and successful teams and building meaningful relationships at all levels from c-suite stakeholders to junior executives and assistants.
Recommendations
Be the first to recommend Alan
Help this freelancer shine by sharing your experience working together.
These freelancer profiles also match your criteria
Agatha Frydrych
Backend Java Software Engineer
4.7
(3)
2
Baptiste Duhen
Fullstack developer
4.6
(4)
5
Amed Hamou
Senior Lead Developer
4
(2)
7
Audrey Champion
Web developer
4.3
(3)
4
Education
- Bachelor of ArtsBirmingham City University1985BA, Communication Studies