Gemma O'Brien

PR Assistant

474 followers

London, England, United Kingdom

Connect with Gemma O'Brien to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Gemma O'Brien to Send Message

Connect

Timeline
About me
Artist - Fashion illustration and textiles.
Education
- St Helens School, Northwood
  1993 - 2000
- City St George’s, University of London
  2011 - 2011
  Course Leadership and Management
- University of the Arts London
  2000 - 2001
  Foundation (BTEC) Art & Design
- University of the Arts London
  2001 - 2005
  BA Fashion (Communication & Promotion) Central Saint Martins
  Industrial Year placements: - Press assistant at Vivienne Westwood press office (London) - Editorial assistant at SHOWstudio.com - Published journalist at Soloarte magazine - Editorial and Fashion assistant at TANK, The Face, Sunday Times Style magazine Final Year project:Writing, designing and producing a print magazine Women's Music News (WMN) looking at the music industry from the female perspective. Features included interviews with Suzi Quatro, Lauren Laverne… Show more Industrial Year placements: - Press assistant at Vivienne Westwood press office (London) - Editorial assistant at SHOWstudio.com - Published journalist at Soloarte magazine - Editorial and Fashion assistant at TANK, The Face, Sunday Times Style magazine Final Year project:Writing, designing and producing a print magazine Women's Music News (WMN) looking at the music industry from the female perspective. Features included interviews with Suzi Quatro, Lauren Laverne, the founder of Daisy guitars (guitars designed for women), along with international and London-based musicians. Dissertation titled: "The effects of popular television satire in the 1980s on Margaret Thatcher's public image." Show less
Experience
- Vivienne Westwood
  May 2001 - Jul 2001
  PR Assistant
  Assistant to the PR team, logging samples, liaising with visiting journalists and guests, press cutting, administration. (Internship)
- SHOWstudio
  Feb 2004 - Apr 2004
  Editorial assistant
  Assistant to the editorial team, stylists and photographers, research and writing plus project and office co-ordination. (Internship)
- Dbda (part of Bob Geldof's Ten Alps Group)
  Apr 2007 - Oct 2011
  Account Manager (CSR)
  Account Manager with over four years experience specialising in Corporate Social Responsibility communication in the areas of education, safety and community. Delivering various initiatives as part of clients' CR strategy via:- employee engagement in the community;- online education programmes forming part of a wider CSR strategy targeting youth markets on behalf of corporations covering a wide range of educational topics from science and engineering (STEM), financial capability, sustainability, environment and road safety;- development of marketing strategies inclusive of both print, digital and web social media channels to support campaigns;- building teacher networks to conduct focus groups as part of ongoing monitoring and evaluation.CLIENTS: - BMW - MINI - National Grid - Marks & Spencer - Nationwide Building Society - Ramblers - London Hydrogen Partnership - Syngenta Show less
- Line Industries Limited
  Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
  Digital Project Manager
  Working with clients, internal designers and developers to make sure web projects are delivered on budget and on time.CLIENTS: - Criterion Theatre - Scape Living - Conscious Chocolate - Back Up Trust - InForm Furniture - Metro Imaging - Pan Macmillan - The Penguin Group - MyBnk
- Pow Wow Creative
  Aug 2012 - Sept 2012
  Freelance Project Manager
  A London based multimedia creative agency delivering design for web, print, branding, events and integrated advertising.
- Carnegie Orr
  Oct 2012 - May 2013
  Account Manager
  Carnegie Orr (now GATHER) is an independent consultancy with over 15 years’ experience working with leading FTSE and global companies, creating powerful corporate communications covering corporate reporting, digital, employee engagement, corporate marketing and branding.Manager of concept, development and delivery of print and online client communication projects including Annual Reports, brochures and branding projects.CLIENTS: - Savills - Computacentre - Cory Shipping Logistics - WorldPay - Bank of Georgia - Carillon - John Menzies - CareTech Show less
- The Black Lodge UK
  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
  Producer
  A bi-monthly entertainment event inspired by the films of David Lynch.Booking performers and DJs. Event promotion.
- Air Design
  May 2013 - Mar 2016
  Project Manager
  Air is one of Europe’s leading design studios specializing in branding, wayfinding, navigation signage, interior design and architecture for shopping centres and mixed-use destinations.Client-facing manager of architecture, interiors, wayfinding and branding projects for global shopping centres, residential developments and corporations. CLIENTS: - AXA - CBRE Belgium - Immofinanz - Ballymore - Berkeley Group - Bouygues UK - Kanyon Shopping Centre (Turkey) - Global Trade Centre - Land Securities - Pradera - Saint Lambert Promotions - Steiner AG - The Crown Estate - Trident - Wereldhave Belgium - Pramerica - Norton Rose Fulbright - Blackfriars Asset Management - Rentokil Initial - Pinsent Masons - Global Law Office (China) Show less
- Technical Signs Limited
  Mar 2016 - Sept 2016
  Project Manager
  Bespoke signage and product manufacturer supplying and installing signage, features and artwork to major and independent restaurants, retail stores and leisure businesses.CLIENTS: - Wahaca - Flight Centre - Zizzis - easyCoffee
- Gemma I O'Brien
  Sept 2016 - now
  Illustrator and Creative Project Manager
  FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION.For personal clients. Fashion illustration as part of SHOWstudio's coverage of Milan MFW '21.CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT (10 years)Spanning Wayfinding, Branding, Interior Design, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Annual Reporting.
- Portland Design
  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
  Freelance Project Manager
- Applied Wayfinding
  Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
  Project Manager
- Rifco Theatre Company
  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
  Creative Enabler
  Working with Rifco Arts in partnership with Watford Palace Theatre and Oldham Coliseum on the British Asian play 'Dishoom!' written by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and directed by Pravesh Kumar. Present during rehearsals and the UK tour (Watford, Hornchurch, Oldham, Warwick and Derby) as a Creative Enabler to lead actor Bilal Khan.
- The Conran Shop
  Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
  Project Manager
  Managing a team ans liaising with store and retail managers to fulfil the e-Commerce function of The Conran Shop in the lead up to Christmas.
- SHOWstudio
  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
  Fashion Illustrator
  Fashion Illustrator covering the Milan Men's Fashion Week shows held in January 2021. Shows covered include: - Fendi - Prada - A-Cold-Wall - Ermenegildo Zegna - Etro
Licenses & Certifications
- Build a Direct-To-Consumer Brand
  The Business of Fashion
  May 2020
- Digital Marketing
  The Business of Fashion
  Nov 2020
- Leadership and Management
  City, University of London
  Apr 2011
- Fashion Styling and Image Making
  The Business of Fashion
  Dec 2020
  View certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Secretary
  Issued by Women's Institute Stoke Newington on Jan 2014
  Associated with Gemma O'Brien