Olivia Wright
- Phone: +353 87 123 4567
- Email: olivia.wright@email.com
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- LinkedIn: olivia.wright-comms
Summary
Orchestrated impactful communication campaigns for diverse clients across corporate and non-profit sectors, consistently achieving over 20% growth in media mentions and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in crafting compelling narratives and managing integrated media strategies to elevate brand visibility and foster public understanding.
Adept at crisis communication planning and execution, successfully mitigating negative press and maintaining positive brand perception during challenging periods. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in content development, public relations, and digital outreach initiatives.
Experience
Senior Communications Consultant, Emerald Communications Group -- Dublin, Ireland
Mar 2020 – present
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Developed and executed comprehensive communication strategies for 10+ key clients, resulting in an average 25% increase in media coverage year-over-year.
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Managed media relations, securing placements in national and international outlets including RTÉ, The Irish Times, and The Guardian.
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Led content creation for press releases, speeches, social media campaigns, and corporate reports, ensuring brand consistency and message clarity.
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Provided crisis communication counsel to C-suite executives, successfully navigating sensitive issues and protecting client reputations.
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Mentored junior communication specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Communications Specialist, Celtic Media Solutions -- Dublin, Ireland
Sept 2016 – Feb 2020
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Coordinated public relations activities, including press conferences, media interviews, and community outreach programs.
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Drafted and edited internal and external communications, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and journalistic standards.
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Monitored media landscape and prepared comprehensive reports on media sentiment and competitor activities.
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Assisted in the development of digital content strategies, increasing social media engagement by 30% for key campaigns.
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Supported senior consultants in event management and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Communications Assistant (Internship), Dublin City Council -- Dublin, Ireland
June 2015 – Sept 2015
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Assisted in drafting public service announcements and press releases for local initiatives.
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Managed media contact lists and distributed press materials to journalists.
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Supported social media content scheduling and community engagement efforts.
Education
University College Dublin, MA in Communication and Media Studies -- Dublin, Ireland
Sept 2015 – Aug 2016
National University of Ireland Galway, BA Hons in Journalism and Digital Media -- Galway, Ireland
Sept 2012 – June 2015
Skills
Communication & Media Relations: Strategic Communication Planning, Media Outreach, Public Relations, Crisis Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Press Release Writing, Speechwriting, Message Development
Content Creation & Digital Media: Content Strategy, Copywriting, Editing, Social Media Management, Digital Storytelling, SEO for Content, Email Marketing, Brand Messaging
Analysis & Reporting: Media Monitoring, Sentiment Analysis, Campaign Analytics, Performance Reporting, Audience Research
Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Cision, Meltwater, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite (basic)