Marinel FitzSimons

Marinel FitzSimons

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing Freelance

  • Education

    • International University of Monaco

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      Masters management

      of luxury goods and services, spec. Champagne

    • La Châtaigneraie

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    • Lycée International de Ferney

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    • International University of Monaco

      2009 - 2010
      Masters Management of Luxury Goods and Services

      Specialising in Champagne

    • University of Oxford

      2003 - 2007
      2.1 French and Linguistics

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Pentathlon and fencing, college orchestra, Oxford Linguistics Society secretary, member of the debating society.

  • Experience

    • World Radio Geneva

      Nov 2001 - Dec 2001
      Weather reporter and presenter
    • Montauban Senior School

      Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
      Language assistant

      Teaching English to Baccelauréat level students Produced class materials used by other teachers

    • LVMH

      Mar 2006 - May 2006
      'Jeune Fille'

      Moët et Chandon / Dom Perignon brand ambassador

    • RedheadPR, London

      Dec 2006 - Jan 2007
      Account Executive

      Responsible for Bluechip fashion client Managed international accountsProactive and reactive PR

    • Revelry Group

      Feb 2007 - Aug 2009
      Account Executive

      Responsible for numerous internal communications for international Unilever clients Active in recruiting new business Responsible for regular pan-company updates with in-depth market insights

    • Redhead PR

      Jul 2007 - Jan 2008
      AE
    • International University of Monaco

      Sept 2009 - Aug 2010
      Student

      Masters in management of luxury goods and services. Graduated with honours. Best thesis prize. Class representative.

    • The Drinks Business

      Aug 2010 - May 2013
      Marketing and Events Manager
    • Grace Belgravia

      Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
      Events and marketing manager

      Managing events and marketing at the first exclusive women's club in London.

    • Maisons Marques et Domaines Ltd

      Nov 2013 - Dec 2017
      Brand Manager

      Champagne Louis Roederer, Champagne Théophile, Quartet, Chateau de Pez, Chateau Haut-Beausejour, Chateau Pichon-Lalande, Réserve de la comtesse, Chateau Loudenne, Pétrus

    • Links Concept

      Jan 2018 - Sept 2018
      Director of Marketing

      Head of the new marketing division for the prestigious boutique wine importer based in Hong Kong, working with Champagne Louis Roederer, Louis Latour, Antinori and Torres amongst others.

    • Phipps Relations

      Sept 2018 - Dec 2020
      Account Director

      Wines from Rioja, Champagne Palmer and IWC

    • Freelance

      Dec 2020 - now
      Consultant
    • Wine Australia

      Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
      PR & Comms Manager UK/EMEA

      Managing all UK / EMEA markets communications and PR for Wine Australia.

    • Parenting

      Jan 2022 - now
      On Leave

      After a wonderful stint in Wine Australia I am taking some time out of work to focus on baby #2

    • Good Wine Good People

      Dec 2022 - now
      Marketing Specialist
    • Spritz Communications

      Jan 2023 - now
      Marketing Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma student

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    • WSET Advanced (Level 3) Pass with Merit

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
      Jun 2017
    • Leadership and Management

      City, University of London
      Dec 2018