Mia O'Brien

Mia O'Brien

Purchase Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Delivery Manager

  • Education

    • University of Portsmouth

      1997 - 2001
      BA (Hons) in Applied Languages
    • University of Portsmouth

      1997 - 2001
      Applied Languages French, German

      Intensive expansion of language skills in French and German. Society studies, political studies and economic studies of the French and German speaking countries

  • Experience

    • Insight

      Feb 2005 - Jul 2007
      Purchase Specialist
    • EVS Translation

      Jul 2007 - Jun 2009
      Technical Translator
    • SNL Financial

      Sept 2009 - Mar 2014
      Translator - Reporter
    • Argus Media

      Mar 2014 - now

      I transitioned to complete the integration and relocation of business, with oversight ofgrowth strategy development, new product launch and project management to plan andimplement change, achieve goals and propel the business forward. I researched extensivelyto draft business policies and translate into different languages. I captured, analysed andtested new service offerings and communicated with respective stakeholders to allocateproduct development resources. My key contributions:- Future-proofed architecture and aligned to broader group as ops/growth strategist.- Applied a high level of tact, diplomacy and discretion in all communications.- Drove operational excellence through policy development at local business level.- Positioned the business to remain competitive by remaining aware of competitors.- Excelled in relationship building to secure internal and external business partnerships. Show less My remit was to target market participants to build strong, long-term relationships,involving London and site visits, conference coordination and promotional discussions toincrease brand awareness and obtain feedback. I engaged with internal businessdevelopment, sales and data teams for campaigns and new content. I collated dataextensively to report on market improvements, feedback information and respond toqueries. My key contribution:- Showcased services to market participants by via presentations and NPD. Show less

      • AOM Delivery Manager

        Jul 2023 - now
      • Business Support Manager

        Nov 2019 - Nov 2023
      • Senior Reporter LPG

        Mar 2017 - Nov 2019
      • Petrochemicals Senior Reporter

        Mar 2014 - Mar 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • British Sign Language Level 2

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Translator

      Issued by Amnesty International on Sept 1999
      Amnesty InternationalAssociated with Mia O'Brien