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Christian Iannello-Tovar

Internal communications and engagement advisor
London

Summary

Tri-lingual professional with extensive expertise in written and visual communication. Proven track record of enhancing employee engagement and transforming communications within my current role, fostering a sense of purpose and motivation among staff. Running a print company, I have a creative flair and determination that will be an asset to any employer. Currently looking for a position in internal communications and engagement management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Internal communications and engagement advisor

GSMA
London
04.2022 - Current
  • Develop and deploy engagement surveys; analyse and publish results; collaborate with managers to communicate and implement necessary changes.
  • Led the migration of our intranet from WordPress to SharePoint; managed key stakeholders, oversaw design, and coordinated planning.
  • Publish fortnightly digests using SFMC to all employees around the world.
  • Plan, film and edit videos at our flagship event (MWC Barcelona) bringing the event to life for those at home.
  • Take creative lead when communicating projects/organisational change.
  • Work with the DEI team to promote, educate and inspire on all DEI-related topics.
  • Create content that increases engagement, purpose and showcases GSMA's culture.
  • Manage and curate content for GSMA's LinkedIn Life page.
  • Plan and organise 'Staff Calls', broadcasted from our HQ to offices worldwide.

Marketing Assistant

Axis Europe
London
09.2021 - Current
  • Creating programme booklets for Axis' charity balls.
  • Create email sequences from cold leads to warm.
  • Create pitch decks to show at conferences.
  • Take ownership of photography editing and publishing images onto website.
  • Liaise with freelancers creating briefs and overseeing progress.
  • Helped design new brand guideline book.

Internal Communications

Axis Europe
London
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Manage and create content for Axis Europe's social media pages, intranet and website.
  • Assist with the delivery of projects. Topics include: apprentice recruitment, career events, diversity & inclusion, mental health and sustainability.
  • Produce monthly email campaigns using MailChimp.
  • Create and organised engaging challenges and activities for employees.
  • Work collaboratively with employees across the company to create employee-generated content.

E Commerce Venture

Self run business
London
06.2020 - Current
  • Last summer I launched my e-commerce store, selling a variety of my designs as fine art prints.
  • Experience in implementing a marketing plan with the use of social media/Facebook ads and email listing sequences.
  • I learnt how to manage the back end of a website ( SEO & HTML ), create content such as blog posts and run all aspects of the business.
  • Execution of a business plan covering a range of options and contingencies.

Graphic Designer Intern

Wishu
London
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed marketing content for diverse digital platforms, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
  • Managed social media accounts, including planning and scheduling posts for consistent monthly content.
  • Created icon designs for Wishu's 5 different app categories.
  • Sourced and liaised with social influencers to help raise Wishu's exposure and reach.
  • Due to the start-up culture, I was part of business decisions and contributed to new ideas.

Graphic Designer

Freelance
London
06.2018 - Current
  • Through freelancing I have worked with a variety of businesses funnelled through social presence on Instagram.
  • I create a range of digital assets for individual businesses.
  • I have learnt to adapt to different business needs, in addition to dealing with pressures of having several deadlines.
  • Communication with my clients is key to ensuring their business and design needs are met.

Education

BA - International Business Management

Coventry University
01.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Wimbledon College (A Levels)
01.2008 - 01.2015

Skills

    Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premier Pro

Adobe Lightroom

Sales Force Marketing Cloud

Indesign

GDPR knowledge

Database management

Certification

Adobe certified associate in Graphic Design and Illustrator

Timeline

Internal communications and engagement advisor

GSMA
04.2022 - Current

Marketing Assistant

Axis Europe
09.2021 - Current

Adobe certified associate in Graphic Design and Illustrator

01-2021

E Commerce Venture

Self run business
06.2020 - Current

Internal Communications

Axis Europe
01.2020 - 09.2021

Graphic Designer Intern

Wishu
09.2019 - 12.2019

Graphic Designer

Freelance
06.2018 - Current

BA - International Business Management

Coventry University
01.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Wimbledon College (A Levels)
01.2008 - 01.2015
Christian Iannello-TovarInternal communications and engagement advisor