Alicia Parry

Experience

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  EF English First

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2006

  Teacher

  • Taught students age five to adult oral and written English, grammar, listening comprehension, spelling, communication and cultural immersion skills• Worked with Chinese staff to sell EF language courses by interviewing new students and placing them in their appropriate level• Attended weekly meetings to discuss academics, marketing events and interview methods• Marketed EF teaching techniques through demonstration lessons• Took part in various marketing events, planning activities, handing out flyers and speaking with parents• Created original syllabi for student travellers, taught specialised one-to-one lessons to students who would be studying abroad• Designed student presentation for the end of term and marketed new books Show less

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  Deborah International Kindergarten

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  Teacher

  • Responsible for teaching a self-created curriculum according to a set school timetable to a class of sixteen Kindergarten students from India, Pakistan, Hong Kong, China, Japan and Korea. • Improved phonics, letter writing and oral skills through various activities, conducted PE class, created art projects and art portfolios, choreographed dance and sing-a-longs • Hosted and planned events such as sports’ day, field trips and graduation• Held Parent/Teacher conferences to discuss students’ current studies and academic futures Show less

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  Buzz Magazine

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2012

  Contributing Writer/Editor
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  Cardiff County Council

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2009

  Marketing Assistant

  • Market the Culture, Leisure & Parks department of Cardiff Council by writing and circulating press releases• Edit and update the Leisure section of Cardiff Council’s website• Compose and publish news briefs• Reinforce public relations through interviews, research and presentations• Work with team members from within the marketing department, as well as other departments, to brainstorm and deliver strong pieces of writing online, attractive press releases on the system, and persuasive means of advertising Show less

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  View Cardiff

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Contributing Writer/Restaurant Reviewer
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  Thomas Cook

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2012

  Travel Consultant

  • Hit personal and shop sales targets• Give presentations on various tour operators• Carry out excellent customer service at all times• Research holiday destinations and prices• Maintain a professional and friendly presentation• Deliver exceptional communication to customers via email, phone and face-to-face• Compile profiles on holiday destinations with pictures, written experiences, and notes to show to customers while they are considering a holiday

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  Intrepid Travel

  Nov 2012 - Sept 2013

  Adventure Sales Specialist

  • Exceed monetary targets by introducing additional products and services to clients• Used innate hunger for sales to find new customers in any and all circumstances• Ability to switch sell between a wide range of varied and valuable products• Foster relationships with existing clients and share company ethos with all new relationships• Steadfast devotion to staying green - through referring clients to our Carbon Offset flight program, living sustainably within work and life walls and promoting the way the product gives back to the world it travels through• Wholehearted love of Intrepid’s new Food Trips displayed through an independent search for creative ways to market this amazing product through different food events• Ability to close a sale methodically and appropriately• Talent for being flexible as to the wants/desires of a wide range of clients Show less

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  The Brasserie, Grand Cayman

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  Public Relations Executive

  • Writing and editing all in-house correspondence• Planning, developing and implementing Public Relations strategies for The Brasserie brand• Preparing and supervising the production of advertisements, Evites, special events publications and menus through various avenues as well as liaising with the media when required• Overseeing event management menu production and correspondence• Devising and coordinating photo opportunities• Managing The Brasserie and The Market’s social media• Maintaining and updating The Brasserie’s website as well as carious promotional websites• Processing employee bi-monthly payroll, including tip calculation and distribution, as well as gratuity breakdown• Brainstorming new menu items for the farm-to-table concept• Collating and analyzing media coverage• Ability to refer to Cayman Islands Labor Law in dealing with employee issues• Assisting in the maintenance of employee contracts• Confirming travel and hotel arrangements for visiting chefs, new employees and visitors• Reviewing The Brasserie’s and Market’s labor allocations and costs• Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable• Knowledge of programming and reading Micros 3700/4 as it relates to operations• Oversee processing of all monetary income from The Brasserie and Market• Screening incoming resumes Show less

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  McGill Law Office

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Marketing and Business Development Manager

  • Direct all marketing placement including, social media, search engine optimization strategies, webpage advertising, and printed press• Design company logos, marketing campaigns, media advertising, e-brochures, as part of branding technique to drive growth• Developed current firm website and monitor all ongoing metrics, commerce and maintenance• Identify new marketing strategies in current conditions that lead to business opportunities, particularly how they relate to the success of business development for long term strategic goals• Project management of current client/associate directory and the solidification of client relationships via marketing channels• Manage business development through a focused marketing expansion that attracts new clients whilst tracking current client feedback to analyze for further improvement of the firm’s market position and financial growth• Develop solid corporate relationships for longstanding business partnerships that produce grassroots marketing initiatives through word-of-mouth reinforcement • Negotiate media packages and public relations for widest possible brand coverage• Branded and launched “the Legal Pulse,” a monthly newsletter in successful international circulation• Chief editor of written promotional material submitted by staff members• Coordinate firm’s involvement in sponsorships and external events Show less

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  Paula LeDuc Fine Catering

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2017

  Site Manager

  • Manage Paula LeDuc exclusive event venues including but not limited to Beaulieu Garden, Clos Pegase Winery, and the San Francisco Ferry Building• Head liaison between vendors, client and event site owners/management• Responsible for overseeing set up and break down for each event• Following through from initial sale to excellent, personalized execution for the client• Attention to detail in maintaining each venue’s grounds are kept in pristine condition regardless of event size or type• Oversee kitchen and serving staff, groundskeepers, janitorial, event planners, vendors, and clients in all interaction on site so that timeline is adhered to efficiently• Enforce each property’s independent rules and regulations including safety requirements Show less

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  Mise en Place Ltd

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  Sales and Marketing Manager
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  AirVu Media

  Mar 2024 - now

  Campaign Manager