Lauren Summers

Experience

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  Primedia Out Of Home

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2011

  Graphic Designer

  Design all concepts for the companyDo mock up for TendersCreate tenders for approvalRebranding TendersMeeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job;Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose;Estimating the time required to complete the workDeveloping design briefs by gathering information and data through research;Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts;using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time;Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers;Working with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD);Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work;Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief;Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches;Working on layouts and artworking pages ready for print; Show less

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  D & C Saatchi & Saatchi

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  Creative Director

  Contribute to creative sessions for project kick-offsManage projects from concept through completionDevelop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategyEstablish creative directionHelp inspire the creative team of vendor partners; generate multiple concepts for a campaign or projectWork with the account team, strategy team, and copywriters to develop concepts and present to managementWork with internal teams to generate ideas for pitching and proposalsProvide quality control over concepts and projects, Show less

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  Precision Recruitment International

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Recruitment Consultant

  -using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking in order to attract business from client companies;working towards targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated;building relationships with clients;-Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do and their work culture and environment;-Advertising vacancies appropriately by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of media, e.g., newspapers, websites, magazines;using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers;-Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work;using candidate databases to find the right person for the client’s vacancy;-Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and creating a shortlist of candidates;-Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client;briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question;-Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants;-Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client;-Informing candidates about the results of their interviews;-Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidates;-Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression;-Reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes. Show less

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  NWK Agri-Services

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  Corporate Relations and Marketing Manager

  Implement and Coordinate all marketing activitiesPromotions for retail storesSmall-Scale marketingMarket ResearchBrand ManagerRebrandingSignage ImplementationPR ManagerMedia PlacementsMedia RelationsGraphic Designer

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  Ad-dicts Advertising

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

  Director
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  The AdBox

  Mar 2016 - now

  Managing Director

  At The AdBox my position requires me to work closely with a number of international & local companies in order to to deliver strong brand messages through marketing communications across all media.I manage the below:Advertising (Campaigning)Marketing Consultancy for Agricultural SectorGraphic DesignBrand ManagementEvent ManagementWebsite DesignDevelop business strategiesStrategically grow the businessAccounts/ FinancesManagement