Sarah-Jane Clarke

Experience

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  W2W - Walls to Workstations

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Assistant in Marketing

  - Part-time assistant dealing with general enquires including data input using CRM database, which involved an overhaul of the company’s database system, which retained information for clients, partners, competitors and employees- Tasked with the addition of new target groups to the database, involving research and initiative to call various practices and finding out relevant information to facilitate sending out information packages.- Responsible for housekeeping and archiving of the company’s files; responsible for reviewing various files during system migration from the hard drive to cloud.- Managed market research and social media output via Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook accounts for the company, coordinating all three mediums together to create an efficient social media outreach Show less

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  UCD Foundation

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

  Student Caller

  - Member of team involved in calling alumni and raising funds for scholarship students to reach targets - Achieve overall monetary targets - Build relationships with alumni and responsible for setting call backs, editing personal information, and reviewing call preferences

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  Davy

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern in Corporate Brokerage

  - Responsible for the input and output of information and data for upcoming and previous road shows. - Tasked with compiling and adding data to research models on Excel.- Market research and composing research pamphlets on current market changes, such as Bitcoin, to be sent to client companies.- Member of the corporate broking team as the largest IPO in Europe for 2017 was being released, including exposure to pricing strategy and experience with sales team as stock was being traded.

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  Citi

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  Executive Assistant Citi Private Bank

  - Responsible for travel organisation, car bookings and expense reports, calendar input and scheduling and phone coverage for the Global Head and COO.- Solely responsible for conducting a 1,500+ mail merge for holiday cards, including compiling names from different regions, labelling, stuffing and distributing.- Managing meeting schedules, facilitating on-site meetings, conference calls and Global Town Hall at the HQ in collaboration with other assistants of the SLT - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, communication skills, organisational skills with special attention to detail Show less

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  Brompton Bicycle

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Sales and Marketing

  This was an opportunity to work in an organisation establishing a new distribution chain and in turn establishing a new marketing strategy to correspond - Responsible for the integration of social media marketing for Brompton Junction through the establishment of Facebook, Instagram and Meetup. This involved social media scheduling, curating and editing images, and creating and advertising events.- Organisation and assistance of events for Brompton Junction and the dealer network- Editing images for marketing purposes through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Reader- Created and sent regular email blast via MailChimp to the dealer network and subscriber list regarding product updates and promotion, events, and company information- Use of Quickbooks to manage stocks and sales Show less

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  W2W - Walls to Workstations

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  Marketing Executive

  - Organic social media management, including content creation, image editing, planning and scheduling and posting using Hootsuite- Organic social media analytics, including tracking post performance and engagement to improve visibility and brand awareness - Editing images and documents for marketing and event purposes through the use of Adobe Creative Cloud software- Event management and planning, including organisation and coordination of various parties - Data management of CRM system Show less

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  Dentsu international

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  Offline Planning and Investment Executive

  - Implementing and executing the offline planning process working collaboratively with client management to ensure the client brief is delivered upon including timelines and budget whilst delivering maximum value in all investment for clients

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  Carat

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Account Manager

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Account Executive

    Jan 2021 - Sept 2021
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  Spark Foundry

  Mar 2023 - now

  Senior Client Manager

  Senior Client Manager in the client leadership team of a large FMCG team spearheading comprehensive media plan execution encompassing AV, OOH, Radio, Press, Social Digital & Media Partnerships, collaborating seamlessly with internal specialist teams to optimize campaign performance.Managing end-to-end media campaigns, from initial briefing to reporting, billing, and client forecasting, ensuring seamless workflow and client satisfaction throughout the process.Steering interagency dialogues, conducting weekly Work in Progress meetings, and presenting responses to briefs. Collaborating with Client Director, BD, and Strategy leads on annual RTBs for individual brands, delivering insightful presentations to mid and senior-level clients.Leveraging platforms including TGI, Nielsen AdIntel to craft customized, targeted media plans that align with client objectives and maximize campaign effectiveness.Collaborating with the finance team to implement client-specific processes, addressing invoice queries promptly, and ensuring the timely payment of all client invoices.Facilitating the training of Client Associate and Client Manager and actively contributing to team knowledge sharing, fostering a collaborative and informed work environment.Serving as an active member of the Spark Social Committee, contributing to agency culture and initiatives. Additionally, playing a key role in organising events for collaboration and bonding. Show less