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Melanie Woods O'Toole
Communications Project Manager
The Hague
Summary
Dedicated communications, marketing, and project management professional with experience across various business sectors in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Thrives working with cross-functional and international teams. Seeking opportunities to leverage margeting strategy experience in corporate communications and sustainability to join a global impact-minded team. Holds Irish and American passports.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
De Brauw Blackstone WestbroekAmsterdam
Bid Advisor
12.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create over 30 winning bid narratives.
- Devised bid plans and communicated deadlines to complete all projects on time.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement in bid process.
- Editorial responsibilities to help shape accurate and consistent bid content and firm positioning in market.
- Crafted change management communications and prepared and delivered technical training to partners and staff members on new bid management processes.
Expat SafariSantiago
Communications Consultant
04.2014 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Monitored effectiveness of various campaigns and communication strategies.
- Updated company media platforms to align with changing internal goals and external variables.
- Assisted start-ups with communications, training, localization, and project management.
- Wrote copy with visual media and updated digital communications for clients in 4 countries.
- Established global communications and digital marketing plans.
Clifford ChanceHong Kong
Regional Bid Manager
02.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Lead Project Manager for development of proprietary CRM system for global release.
- Managed 2 direct reports on project management team, responsible for delivering tailored sales documents under extremely tight deadlines.
- Managed brand authenticity and consistency across all corporate branding, messaging, and graphics for marketing communications.
- Responsible for developing bid management best practice guidelines globally and standardized templates for global roll-outs.
Aon AsiaHong Kong
Associate Director
06.2008 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Directed coordination of global program roll-outs among diverse group of stakeholders.
- Responsible for both Asia-wide roll-out and staff training for new IT system, as well as planning, coordination and execution of each Asian office’s marketing growth plans for year.
- Trained over 500 client-facing staff on global branding initiatives and marketing KPIs.
- Reviewed and designed marketing and sales campaign plans for 13 country offices.
Aon LondonLondon
Bid Consultant
05.2006 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Managed global business bids for clients with over USD3 billion in revenue.
- Provided leadership and direction to develop value propositions and identify further opportunities for revenue.
- Coached panelists on effective presentation techniques and delivery, including presentation development.
Education
Wageningen University And ResearchWageningen, The Netherlands
Master of Science from Forest And Nature Conservation Policy
08.2020 - 06.2022
University of WestminsterLondon, England
Master of Arts from Globalisation, Development, And Transition
09.2002 - 10.2003
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, USA
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
- Team development and collaboration
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Timeline
Wageningen University And Research
Master of Science from Forest And Nature Conservation Policy
08.2020 - 06.2022
Bid Advisor
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
12.2018 - 08.2020
Communications Consultant
Expat Safari
04.2014 - 12.2018
Regional Bid Manager
Clifford Chance
02.2012 - 12.2012
Associate Director
Aon Asia
06.2008 - 02.2012
Bid Consultant
Aon London
05.2006 - 06.2008
University of Westminster
Master of Arts from Globalisation, Development, And Transition
09.2002 - 10.2003
Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
08.1994 - 05.1998
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