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NICK PANDOLFI

NICK PANDOLFI

Woodbridge,Suffolk

Summary

Project Management, Senior Marketing Lead

Savvy and results-driven senior advisor with expertise in strategic communication and marketing management. A recognised expert in crafting multi-platform communication campaigns that consistently exceed engagement targets and drive tangible business growth. Proven track record of cultivating and enhancing commercial relationships and fostering collaborative environments. Adept at developing innovative solutions to complex issues and delivering significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Strategic Communication and Marketing
National Media Brand: Led a multi-platform communication campaign for a national media brand, increasing digital engagement by 40% and exceeding key subscription targets by 25%. This involved securing partnerships with influential content creators and managing promotional content across all editorial and social platforms.

Manufacturing: Developed and executed a B2B marketing strategy for a manufacturing firm's new product line, driving a 30% increase in qualified leads and securing £1M in new business within the first year. The campaign used targeted industry publications and trade shows to engage commercial clients.

Sole Traders: Crafted and delivered a marketing toolkit for a network of sole traders in the creative sector, resulting in a 50% increase in their social media following and a 20% growth in their client base. Seasoned professional with focus on strategic marketing and brand development. Drive impactful campaigns that enhance brand visibility and foster customer engagement through innovative strategies and data-driven insights. Excel at leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business growth. Driven Marketing Leader with talent for crafting compelling narratives and strategic thinking. Skilled in digital marketing and team collaboration, with knack for leveraging data to inform decisions. Committed to driving brand growth and customer engagement through innovative campaigns. Driven with knack for strategic thinking and creativity, bringing blend of communication and leadership skills. Proficient in developing compelling marketing campaigns and driving team collaboration. Eager to deliver innovative solutions and measurable growth in Marketing manager role.

Offering strong communication and strategic thinking skills. Knowledgeable about digital marketing, content creation, and project management. Capable of building collaborative relationships and driving team success. Ready to use and develop creativity, leadership, and analytical skills in Digital skills project management and role. Advertising and marketing professional knowledgeable about consumer preferences and patterns. Thorough in tracking market trends, competitor activities and consumer behaviour to create highly successful campaigns. Experienced across industries and channels.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior adviser

YTKO
Woodbridge, Suffolk
08.2023 - Current
  • Designed new communication and marketing strategy and planning to implement high-impact campaigns with proven improvements in brand awareness and engagement. Project targets were met and in some cases exceeded by 30%
  • Offered strategic recommendations to differing B2B clients in lead and sales generation processes, aiding achievement of established targets and KPIs.
  • Developed more than 200 client marketing plans to support department strategies and aid staff with tools to best equip their client meetings.
  • Audited client media/press packs and releases as well as marketing and delivered diagnostic support.
  • Wrote and delivered series of workshops for business owners and teams in core media and digital subjects.
  • Planned and hosted face to face client events which saw sell out numbers across events.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and lenders to achieve optimal client prices.
  • Built and carefully managed loyal, profitable client bases.
  • Updated clients on new financial products for improved investment possibilities.

Marketing and Comms Manager

Mid Anglian Enterprise Agency
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
03.2017 - 08.2023

Relaunched brand and website - managed brand awareness with staff training and new brand guideline. Resulting in 20% increase in new visitors, increased dwell time and overall greater Google listing result.

  • Curated content calendars across all social platforms, producing weekly content through multi platform posts.
  • Monitored KPIs and provided weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reporting.
  • Wrote targeted, impactful press releases for heightened brand awareness as well as content for trade print.
  • Trained SMT in media engagement and interview techniques ahead of live media engagement.
  • Briefed and media trained CEO, helping to shape responses to interviews and press enquiries and delivery.
  • Managed positive working relationships with regional media, and stakeholders to deliver consistent, strategic media coverage.
  • Produced events for public engagement.
  • Increased Instagram engagement through strategic interaction with hashtags and follower comments.
  • Generated organic and paid social marketing campaigns on leading platforms.
  • Maintained competitive market edge with fresh and unique content utilising trending audio and hashtags.
  • Launched fresh routes to market with use of audio and video content at point of lock-down, ensuring audience targets and awareness of brand were reached.
  • Conducted video interviews, shot videos of event coverage and edited to create professional video projects.
  • Networked continuously to grow contacts and increase brand awareness and reputation.
  • Established strong social media presence to increase brand exposure.
  • Partnered with community groups to plan, execute and manage service projects, enhancing public profile.
  • Monitored social media and press coverage for quality and messaging.
  • Advised on marketing strategy with strong industry knowledge.
  • Designed TV and print advertising campaigns.
  • Interviewed business owners for series of video packages for brand and partner legacy value.

Broadcast Journalist and B2B Champion

Anglian Radio Broadcast
Ipswich, Suffolk
11.2011 - 02.2017
  • Liaised with station management team to support B2B relationships, sell commercial products and provide focused coverage for business target audience against business plan as well as competitor analysis.
  • Increased cumulative audience by 102% over six months 2012.
  • Developed key stakeholder relationships with clients that included Greene King Plc, Adnams, ITFC, DFS.
  • Brand ambassador responsible for creating and maintaining strong business and community links

BBC Journalist

BBC Studios
Ipswich, Suffolk
06.2003 - 03.2007
  • Used developed interview techniques to get best out of guests for engaging results.
  • Increased reach and station share by 15%
  • Worked with news team to determine topical, interesting and on target programme content.
  • Created innovative packages covering diverse topics from Ipswich murders to ITFC
  • Read news, sports and weather reports on-air.
  • Twice named BBC presenter of year in national awards.
  • Increased RAJAR - audience listening to year on year high.
  • Produced and presented news content for BBC platforms.

Brand manager

Harrods Group - Liberty Media
London
02.2000 - 11.2003
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Drafted and issued press materials concerning the media group of companies.
  • Led and managed 25 administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Organized financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Represented organisation at seminars, conferences and business events across London and south east.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Media

London Academy of Music And Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)
London
09.1985 - 04.1990

Skills

  • Communications management
  • Broadcast media professional
  • Crisis media management
  • Media trainer
  • Media relations
  • Video content
  • Audio Content
  • Digital media content producer
  • Social media management
  • Social media insights
  • Media relations
  • Google Ads
  • Digital media consultancy
  • Digital graphic creation

Timeline

Senior adviser

YTKO
08.2023 - Current

Marketing and Comms Manager

Mid Anglian Enterprise Agency
03.2017 - 08.2023

Broadcast Journalist and B2B Champion

Anglian Radio Broadcast
11.2011 - 02.2017

BBC Journalist

BBC Studios
06.2003 - 03.2007

Brand manager

Harrods Group - Liberty Media
02.2000 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Media

London Academy of Music And Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)
09.1985 - 04.1990
NICK PANDOLFI