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Adam Whipps

Adam Whipps

Marketing
Chelmsford,Essex

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in delivering results. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise in improving stakeholder relationships. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of many industries and vertical markets to planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to reducing to costs and promote organisational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented and collaborative team player. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Director

Gracechurch Group
London
08.2022 - Current
  • Devise marketing digital strategies for clients in technology, communications, travel, SaaS, private equity and Fintech. Work closely with international client leadership teams to guide operational strategy and meet targets.
  • Specify and manage branding, creative and activation campaigns.
  • Develop and determine CPA and ROI metrics to measure success in order to optimise customer acquisition.
  • Monitor workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Budget setting and budgetary control.
  • Project planning of complex multi-tier strategies.
  • Manage client account and creative teams and oversee external suppliers.

Client Strategy Director

Other Creative
London
11.2009 - 07.2022
  • Developed strategies and customer acquisition campaigns for over 50 clients operating in b2c, b2b, and nfp sectors. Clients included Octopus Energy, Unilever, RBS Natwest, Casino.com, Park Plaza, Charles Stanley, Amnesty International and JLL.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, suppliers and strategic partners.
  • Crafted powerful digital strategies to meet ambitious KPI's.
  • Numerous integrated multi channel programmes including TV and print.
  • Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
  • Managed many high profile brand launches, collaborations and rebranding exercises.
  • 5 industry awards

Managing Director

Leisure Marketing Co
London
04.1996 - 10.2009
  • Launched and operated a leading golf e-commerce brand in the UK - Pargolfonline in 2004

- Established a chain of supporting retail outlets - Funky Golfer Stores.

- Oversaw SEO, PPC, affiliate, PR, and print marketing functions.

- Sourced new overseas clothing suppliers and negotiated contracts

- Set up PR collaborations.

  • Implemented advertising programmes for large leisure groups operating health & fitness clubs, family entertainment centres, restaurants, golf clubs and pub chains.
  • Managed engagements with celebrities.
  • Launched new brands and leisure concepts.

Marketing Manager

Euromoney
London
04.1992 - 02.1996

Marketing manager for Euromoney's portfolio of b2b subscription services and publications with a £1m+ budget.

Continually improved KPI's in terms of customer acquisition and retention throughout period.

Deployed complex direct marketing campaigns in UK and EU.

Worked with graphic designers and writers to establish theme and tone for content.

Negotiated and managed supplier contracts for production.

Marketing Executive

International Data Corporation
West London
03.1988 - 02.1992

Worked on marketing activities for this market intelligence and publishing company for the IT sector.

Implemented direct marketing campaigns for consultancy and subscription services.

Managed PR outreach.

Marketing support for trade exhibitions and events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Kingston University, Kingston
09.1983 - 07.1986

Kingston Grammar School, Kingston

Skills

Communications management

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Certification

DMA Diploma Digital Marketing

Timeline

Director - Gracechurch Group
08.2022 - Current

IOF Insight

04-2013
Client Strategy Director - Other Creative
11.2009 - 07.2022

DNAD Pencil

05-2007

DMA Diploma Digital Marketing

11-2000
Managing Director - Leisure Marketing Co
04.1996 - 10.2009

DMA Diploma Direct Marketing

11-1994
Marketing Manager - Euromoney
04.1992 - 02.1996
Marketing Executive - International Data Corporation
03.1988 - 02.1992
Kingston University - Bachelor of Arts, Business Studies
09.1983 - 07.1986
Kingston Grammar School - ,
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