
Andy Chilton
Copywriter

Connect with Andy Chilton to Send Message
Connect
Connect with Andy Chilton to Send Message
ConnectTimeline
About me
Bilingual, creative, marketing & communication manager/copywriter with 25+ years of experience in European SMEs and multinationals and a strong technology focus.
Education

The University of Huddersfield
1987 - 1992BA (Hons) Humanities French. EnglishActivities and Societies: University Rugby team Student Union Photographer

CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
1992 - 1994Professional diploma in marketing Marketing
University of Huddersfield
-BA (Hons), Chartered Institute of Marketing, Professional Diploma Marketing, Modern LanguagesActivities and Societies: Sport, music (guitar), fundraising, politics, current affairs As a bilingual (French/English) communications manager/ copywriter, I have over 25 years' experience in English and French SMEs and multinationals, with a strong technological focus.I began my career as a copywriter; this creative skill has remained a cornerstone of my entire career. Since then, I've acquired a wealth of experience in both traditional and digital communication channels, including content creation, event management, search engine optimization, press relations, business… Show more As a bilingual (French/English) communications manager/ copywriter, I have over 25 years' experience in English and French SMEs and multinationals, with a strong technological focus.I began my career as a copywriter; this creative skill has remained a cornerstone of my entire career. Since then, I've acquired a wealth of experience in both traditional and digital communication channels, including content creation, event management, search engine optimization, press relations, business development and direct marketing.French has been my professional language for 15 years. I am therefore able to integrate easily into French teams, while writing and managing content in English, my mother tongue.For more information and examples of projects I have worked on, please visit https://responsable-com-anglophone.com/ Show less
Experience

ICD Marketing
Dec 1993 - Dec 1997Copywriter•Writing copy and developing above and below-the-line advertising •Writing newsletters and promotional articles for trade publications•Liaising with external suppliers such as printers, fulfillment houses,Design and list-broking agencies•Overseeing and coordinating whole in-house projects whilst working to a budget

BTG
Jan 1998 - Nov 1999Communications Executive•Writing copy and producing promotional material both in-house and externally •Writing articles for trade publications/writing press releases/dealing with press enquiries•Liaising with suppliers (printers, advertising agencies, repro houses etc)•Planning, coordinating and attending exhibitions/coordinating website development

Orange
Dec 2000 - Feb 2003Communications Manager•Developing and implementing channel communications (PoS, PPoP & collateral, Web)•Brand Management for all communications in the above channels•Key channel contact for the small business segment (key stakeholder in the development of the Orange Business Specialist Channel)•Liaison with all key business areas within Orange: Message Development, Brand Expression, Communications Planning, Legal, Product Marketing, CRM•Project management: the development of a fulfillment system to filter leads, including the development of bespoke software Show less

Avenir Telecom
Sept 2003 - Aug 2006Marketing Manager•Man-management: managing the company’s marketing team •Website development and maintenance •Project management: development and implementation of network funded marketing activity•Budget control: monitoring and control of marketing budget•Development of all off-line marketing communications (including all copy writing)•Negotiating co-funding for marketing activity from networks/other suppliers•Research: generating and analysing customer feedback/monitoring external environment•Developing and maintaining marketing plans•Developing and managing sales incentives•Agency/Supplier management (covering Design/New Media/PR/Events)•Public relations: liaising with the trade press, writing press releases, providing comment for key titles Show less

Floralis
Mar 2008 - Dec 2013Marketing & Communications Director•Strategy: development of marketing strategies for both Floralis and its Business Units•Marcoms: development of all on/offline marketing communications in English/French•Copywriting: development of marketing messages and copy for on and offline activity•Management of all PR activity for the company •Events: development and management of scientific conferences including all associated financial management•Man-management: managing the company’s marketing team•Strategy: development of marketing strategies for both Floralis and its Business Units Show less

CEA Liten
Dec 2013 - Dec 2015Communications Manager/Responsable CommunicationElaboration et suivi du plan stratégique de communication en accord avec la direction de l’institutMise en place des outils et méthodologies pour moderniser et optimiser la communication et promotion (planification, bases de données, ciblage, marketing direct, évaluation des actions)Développement des outils spécifique pour accompagner le développement d’affaires en France et à l’international (web, évènementiel ciblé, prints, presse)Mise en place des actions de renforcement de la notoriété institutionnelle de l’Institut en France et en EuropeMise a jour des supports de communication institutionnelle (rapports d’activité, web, colloques, expositions)Mise à jour des démonstrations menées au showroom Minatec et actions associéesManagement et suivi de l’équipe COM (3 p) et renforcement des compétences de l’équipe selon le plan stratégique (missions de l’équipe : gestion logistique, organisation des visites, salons, mise a jour web, gestion de la base multimédia)Management et conduite des projets de communication avec l’équipe commerciale LITEN, les chefs de départements et l’équipe de communication stratégique CEATECHConstruction et exécution du budget de communication Show less

Telenco Distribution
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017International Marketing ManagerImplementation and delivery of an international marketing plan including relevant marketing auditsEvaluation of internal/external logistic processes and their adaptation to international marketsE-commerce: Development of an international version of Telenco Distribution's e-marketing platformPromotional activities: E-commerce, E-marketing inc. SEO/SEM, viral marketing, marcoms, PR, Text management: CMS related activiies and translations of existing french documentation into FrenchReporting; Evaluation of sales activities/SEO activity and corrective updateshttp://www.telenco-distribution.com/ Show less

Big Mountain: Conception-rédaction/redaction/design. Prestations de communication en anglais
Jan 2018 - Sept 2018Rédacteur, Concepteur Rédacteur chez Big MountainRédacteur, Concepteur Rédacteur et Dirigeant de Big Mountain: une agence de marketing dédiée au marketing et communication anglophone. Rédaction-ConceptionVos communications en anglais rédigées par un rédacteur expérimenté ET anglais. Des messages marketing clairs, simples et créatifs qui feront vibrer vos prospects.

Bio-Logic Science Instruments
Sept 2018 - Oct 2022Communications ManagerResponsible for developing and implementing the communications strategy for BioLogic, a leading international designer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific measurement equipment. Bio Logic instruments play a pivotal role in advancing research domains as diverse as electrochemistry, rapid kinetics and photosynthesis as well as battery , fuel cell and material testing).

BeFC Bioenzymatic Fuel Cells
Dec 2023 - Sept 2024Senior Communication Lead97% of batteries end up in landfill or incinerated, BeFC biofuel cells are an eco-friendly energy source that help industry achieve its commercial objectives as well as protect the planet. I work for BeFC across all communication channels including: digital, marcoms/print and PR as well as look after SEO. Additional responsibilities include benchmarking (marketing & communications) and strategy development (communications).
Licenses & Certifications

Professional diploma in Marketing
CIM | The Chartered Institute of MarketingSept 1992
Languages
- frFrench
- enEnglish
Recommendations

Yuka kawase
Recruiter - B2B Sales in Chemical & Materials IndustryTokyo, Japan
Jesús lópez brea
INGENIERO TÉCNICO DE OBRAS PÚBLICASGreater Santander Metropolitan Area
Gauri rawat
Engineer at nagarroKanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Lebogang batsweleng
Human Capital Manager-AdministrationGaborone, Botswana
Mithilesh kumar singh
Building BlinkitGurugram, Haryana, India
Daniel maholick
Director Customer Support at Vertex Inc.Pennsylvania, United States
Skip corn
Marek Property Advisors Offering Commercial Brokerage, Property Management & Business BrokeragePawleys Island, South Carolina, United States
Yasin mohammed
Performance Marketing & Digital Marketing Specialist | Driving Growth with Social Media Marketing, S...Paris, Île-de-France, France
Kim-andré kolvik
Rådgiver VVSMoss, Viken, Norway
Akshayaa pradeep
Senior Product Engineer at LTIMINDTREEBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Leyla b.
Project Engineer / Technical & Creative Writer / CAD ManagerDallas, Texas, United States
Grace mutale
assistant Training Officer at National Council for ConstructionZambia
Agata panas-adamson
Project Manager, Cardiac Safety, Clinical TrialsHarrogate, England, United Kingdom
Todd hudak
Principal/Senior Project Manager/Advisor at Commonstreet ConsultingUnited States
Rohan dhar
Summer Intern at Nestle | Member, Placement Committee, HRM & LR, TISS Mumbai | Jio Platforms Ltd. | ...Delhi, India
Kier alimario
Manager, eCommerce @ Spark Foundry | 4As MAIP 2021 AlumniGreater Chicago Area
Kananaii mercado
Regulatory Operations Manager at Omnicom ProductionsAtlanta Metropolitan Area_Veilleux.webp)
Lise (lisa) veilleux
Production Associate at Looking For JobSouth Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
Madeline riddle
EIT at KPFFSeattle, Washington, United States
Laura parkin
Business Analyst @ The Pensions Regulator | Service DesignGreater Brighton and Hove Area
...