James Mechanic

Experience

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  Chill Factore

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2014

  Party & Corporate host

  Responsibilities:• High level of customer service, party/corporate hosting and dealing with serious first aid incidents. • Problem solving was a key-skill that I developed whilst working here. Responsible for finding effective solutions to problems when dealing with first aid incidents and large corporate groups.• Delivering speeches to over 80 guests, dealing with complaints and explaining vital information, have helped my professional development.

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  The Victorian Chop House Co Ltd

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  Bar Staff & Waiter

  • High levels of customer service delivered at all times, while actively engaging with guests to ensure their needs were fully met • Coordinating staff during busy periods to ensure smooth service • In-depth food knowledge enabled me to make considered recommendations, increasing customer satisfaction • Responsible for department organisation, including: ordering/deliveries, health and safety checks and stock management • Helping manage junior staff whilst giving them help and direction Show less

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  Wasteland Ski

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

  Winter Resort Rep

  For three years I worked part-time for Wasteland Ski helping manage their student ski trips. Responsibilities: • Main contact for The University of Hull and The University of Nottingham.• Working closely with bar managers and event staff to deliver social schedule.• Using initiative to problem solve any arising issues.• Organisation, logistics and coordination are a big part of the role - i.e International transportation of clients, room allocations, preparing & distributing welcome packs and coordinating social schedule. Show less

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  Spectrum Brands

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Trade Marketing Assistant VARTA Consumer Batteries

  My 12-month placement contract was extended by a further three months due to exemplary performance throughout the year. I was able to take ownership of some key projects while working there. Responsibilities: • Project management of a number of projects, including: ‘Christmas in July’ PR event in London.• Commercial sales support across national accounts • Research and development of interactive consumer displays, which where used at national trade and consumer events. • Creating new digital media content – resulting in 46% YTD growth of Facebook following.• Online channel support for specific trade account e-commerce sites, which includes developing marketing campaigns with retailers and ROI analysis of activity• Other responsibilities: sales and marketing support across national accounts, creative briefs, PR support and full administrative support to Marketing Manager - e.g Product Spec Sheets, New Line Forms, Content Forms, Due Diligence Forms, NPD Forms, in-depth minutes etc Show less

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  Red Bull

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2019

  Delivered original and unexpected experiences to a wide audience through creating a locally relevant narrative underpinned by Red Bull’s national strategy.Responsibilities & Achievements• Project management: budget management (up to 100K per project), branding design and implementation, stakeholder management, content creation and concept realisation & review.• Management of creative and production agency stakeholders. Including contract negotiation, briefing and feedback.• Collaboration with Red Bull Media House to produce event content for Red Bull channels, including .COM, Facebook, Instagram and Red Bull TV.• Strong network across the industry that included: influencers, athletes, councils, creatives, agencies, gatekeepers, industry experts and relevant 3rd parties.• Managing a team of up to six Student Brand Managers. Coaching them saw three SBMs go on to secure full-time roles within the business.Projects: Red Bull mountain biking event with a world-class athlete*Neymar Jr's Five 2019Red Bull Foxhunt 2018 Red Bull Switch Up 2017 Project Team: Red Bull Hardline 2019 Neymar Jr's Five 2019 Red Bull Switch Up 2019Red Bull Drift Shifters 2018 Red Bull AmaphikoNeymar Jr's Five 2018 *Project is in the development stage, the title is work-in-progress Show less

  • Field Marketing Specialist | Sport

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Festival Activator Internship

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Student Brand Manager

    Sept 2015 - Jul 2016
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  M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment

  Jun 2019 - May 2021

  Account Manager
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  Future Farm | Fazenda Futuro

  May 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Brand Manager

    Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

  • UK Brand Manager

    May 2021 - Nov 2021
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  PepsiCo

  Mar 2023 - now

  Brand Marketing Contractor