David Oliva

Experience

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  Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Journalist/Reporter/Presenter

  Production & Editing of News Reports for Radio & Television. Translation service.Research and presentation of current affairs and news stories for Radio and TV.

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  Action PR Group

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Public Relations

  Coordination of International PR, Media & Marketing affairs of the FLOKS floating eye clinic, which specialised in highly advanced ophthalmologic treatments, for patients from all over the world. Over 23,000 patients were treated at the clinic in this period. Numerous Radio and TV interviews conducted including shows on BBC World Radio and UK/Spanish National Television. Numerous press trips were also organised for promotion and marketing of the Clinic's services. Organisation of VIP events and general representation of the clinic. Establishment of information centres in different parts of the world including London, Lisbon, Morocco, Madrid and Mexico DF. Show less

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  Globserv International

  Sept 1995 - Sept 2006

  Managing Director

  Communications and PR Group, specialising in Media relations, event organisation/management and Public Relations Consultancy. Diverse range of International clients, from Large corporates to small and medium size enterprises. Also providing consultancy to other business and social organisations in fund raising, sponsorship and charitable projects.Clients include Cultural, sporting, commercial and charitable associations and organisations, financial corporations, international media and political parties. Including Western Union, Fedex, Natwest Bank, MRW and a long list of International media agencies, including Associated Press, CNN, and the BBC. Show less

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  Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  PR, Sales & Marketing Manager - Contract

  Organisation of Sales & Marketing at Broadcasting House, Gibraltar's national Broadcaster. Responsible for the management of the department, allocation of budget, sales teams and coordination of all Marketing and promotional activities at GBC. Creation and supervision of sales team. Coordination of Media Relations and representation of GBC.Established new system of sales agents and teams and significantly increased advertising revenues by 200%.

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  ABC Europe Ltd

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Operations Director - Contract

  An International Telco, providing internet and communications services to large corporates in Gibraltar. Coordination of Technical staff and responsible for internal/external communications of the company, including liaison with regulatory bodies and licensing departments in relation to operations and statutory obligations. Presentation of documentation, brief and business case to business partners, other stakeholders and customer relations. Multinational operation with offices in England, Spain and Gibraltar. Show less

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  Iberianews Ltd

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Public Relations / Communications Director

  Coordination of all Public Relations & Marketing for the 24 Hours news service. The first internet news daily in Gibraltar. Responsible for the communications of the company and development of global coverage within the top international media. Strategic Management and coordination of sales, advertising and sponsorship slots.

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  Evolium SL and Ipligence

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2008

  VP Business Development & Director of Communications & External relations

  IP Geolocation Technologies and Services.Information Technology Consultancy

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  Independent Communications Consultant

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  PR, Media and Communications Consultant

  Communications Management and International Business Development (Freelance) in the NRW region, Germany, as well as UK/Spain.

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  Quotec GmbH

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

  Business Development & International Communications

  Business Development for UK, USA & South Africa. Quotec GmbH is a software solutions company that provides a very specialised web based product to Advertising Agencies and Other Media/PR/Communications/Creative Agencies that allows a simple to use, detailed overview of the running of the agency, customer relationship management, workflows and other vital information that ensures you save time and money and have more time for real business. Created the opportunity and managed to introduce the product to the largest Independent Apple consultancy and retailer in New York, USA. Show less

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  YOKOHAMA Europe GmbH

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2023

  PCR Product Planning & Marketing Department Manager based in the European Head Office of the Japanese Global company and Premium Tyre Manufacturer YOKOHAMA. In addition to the Senior Communications & Media role, this now includes management, Department budget & control, supervision & coordination of marketing staff team in the areas of Product and Events, Print and Production and General Marketing (Online & Offline). Management, creation, development and editorial control of the European Website platform for YOKOHAMA Europe GmbH, YOKOHAMA Europe App and the company's Social Media efforts. From 2018 additional responsibility for the European Sales Training programme of the subsidiary companies (9 countries) and Development of Distributors Sales Training programme.Liaison with all YOKOHAMA distributors across 26 European countries and HQ in Japan in Marketing, Communications and Product Planning matters.Representation of YOKOHAMA Europe at internal and external events including FIA World & European Touring Car series, among other top Global Motorsports and Sporting events. Show less Responsible for Communications and Media Relations at YOKOHAMA Europe - European Head Office of the Japanese Global company The YOKOHAMA Rubber Co. Ltd. Management, creation, development and editorial control of the European Website platform for YOKOHAMA Europe GmbH and the company's Social Media efforts.Liaison with all YOKOHAMA distributors and Business partners across European countries and HQ in Japan in Marketing and Communications matters. Representation of YOKOHAMA Europe at internal and external events including FIA World Touring Car Championship, FIA European Rally Championship, FIA ETCC, among other top Global Motorsports and Sporting events. Show less

  • Manager PCR Product Planning & Marketing Department

    Jan 2017 - Oct 2023

  • Communications Manager

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2023
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  PRINX CHENGSHAN TIRE EUROPE

  Nov 2023 - now

  European Marketing Manager