Zara Vaughan

Experience

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  Amerada Hess

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2002

  Facilities Engineer

  Assisted with building a database. Scanning hardcopy drawings and logging into system for upload to database.

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  Oceaneering

  Dec 2002 - May 2008

  Analysing all commercial and contractual issues associated with Aberdeen/North Sea Inspection clients. Reviewing Contract terms and conditions in conjunction with Legal Council in Dubai. Preparing Tender Reviews, Pricing Notes, qualifications and exceptions to Tender documents. Prepare Contract Review and Risk Assessment. Management of ongoing contract requirements for Aker Solutions, BP, Dana Petroleum, Nexen. Managing all non-employee Contracts, ensuring that these are up to date with current legislation and corporate requirements. Review all 3rd Party Supplier terms and conditions and provide practical advice to operational teams. Show less

  • Contracts Analyst

    Mar 2007 - May 2008

  • Engineering Assistant

    Dec 2002 - Mar 2007
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  Ken Sturgeon Marketing Ltd

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Internet Marketing Account Executive

  Ken Sturgeon Marketing was acquired by Fifth Ring Ltd in August 2008.Account Management - Managed accounts for clients and KSM, Focal point for all communication for account held/managed. Ensure that all aspects of signed agreements are adhered to and completed. Monitor and follow up all clients during account process to ensure timescales, budgets and deadlines are effectively managed. Briefing team to deliver projects.Client Management - Client communication, liaison and problem solving. CRM System – Identify and input new clients, promote services to new and existing clients, contact maintained with all clients within CRM. Other Responsibilities - Training - Assist Ken Sturgeon with preparation for and on training workshops. Analyse websites – website audits, consultancy. Internet Marketing Campaigns – Setup campaigns, write and provide content. Monitor, track and report on client campaigns. Brief clients/prospects regarding recommendations or opportunities available to them. Business Development. Show less

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  Fifth Ring

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2014

  Account Management Dedicated Account Manager & senior focal point for all communication for accounts held/managed (clients include Expro, Sparrows Group, Tendeka, Ashtead Technology, Scotia Homes, Bancon Homes). Creation of integrated marketing plans to service digital, social media, exhibitions/events and advertising budgets. Management of all project timescales, budgets and deadlines. Briefing team/delegation of tasks. Personal application of digital activity and relationship management for clients. Scheduling work and tasks optimally tackled. Adoption of the Business Units processes and yearly plan. Client Management / Online Marketing Client communication, liaison and problem solving. Digital strategy planning – contact and content. Integration and planning of marketing channels – PR / Digital / Social Media / Events / Advertising to communicate the company’s key messages regionally and globally. Online Marketing / blogging / SEO / social media / website content management / CRM management. Consultancy for clients, audits, competitor reviews. Actively coordinate marketing activity globally for clients ensuring consistency in messaging and look and feel. Compiling tenders/bid documents and presenting proposals.Accounting/Billing Carry out billing for business unit on a monthly basis. Forecasting / Management of Work In Progress. Show less

  • Digital Account Manager

    Mar 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Digital Media and Marketing - Senior Account Executive

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2011
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  Grampian Fasteners

  Feb 2014 - now

  Commercial Manager

  Grampian Fasteners is a specialist supplier of bolting and components to the global Oil and Gas industry.The company was founded in 1992 and has since established itself as a trusted and reliable supplier of fastening products and supporting services, to businesses and professional users.It is my role to support and manage the Commercial Team (Sales, Marketing and Customer Care) in providing exceptional customer experience – direct and in the future, online via e-commerce and delivery of business and sales objectives.In 2017 I became a fully trained to manage and conduct ISO 9001:2015 internal audits. It is my responsibility to assist with providing the knowledge and skills to plan, conduct and follow up the internal audits to gain continual improvement. Show less