David Conde

A graduate with a range of skills, experiences and qualities gained through international academic studies and work experience. A motivated and determined individual, highly adaptable to any scenario involving individual or group work. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to apply them through communication. Applies an enthusiastic approach to work and pays attention to detail, as well as being computer literate and demonstrating great presentation skills.

Skills used for these jobs include: Passion, problem solving, energetic, strength, communication, memory, deduction, organisation, commitment, endurance, efficiency, paying attention to detail, observant, initiative, note taking, coping with long hours, quick understanding of instructions, improvisation, management, leadership, motivational skills, observant, and use of common sense.

(Madrid) 2022 April - Present: KAIZEN Hoteles - Director of Marketing & Communications
An executive position that oversees all marketing aspects of the company's image and services. Responsible for facilitating and improving the company's relations, overseeing the entire marketing department, monitoring and evaluating project activities, results, and directing research efforts. Ensuring that marketing initiatives are effective, proactive and engaging to achieve a wide range of strategic and tactical goals.

(London) 2019 May - 2022 April: FOLD - Head of Marketing and Communications

Align with executive leadership to create ground-breaking international marketing and communication programs. Lead strategic initiatives including product portfolio optimisation, customer experience improvement, strategic market segmentation, and group relationship management models. Evaluate market research, monitoring and adjusting strategies to meet changing market and competitive conditions. Maintain control of results, monitoring communications in all media, digital and traditional materials.

(London) 2021 March - 2022 April: Mustard Media - Marketing, Social Media and Account Manager
Set up the entire marketing function. Managing and supporting the creative, online and field- based sales team in an all-encompassing role requiring a high level of planning, testing and execution. Develop, implement, track and optimise digital and offline marketing, communications and social media campaigns across the business, engaging the customer through both traditional and online media. Responsible for developing strategies and activations that increased awareness of the brand within the market and into new customers.

(London) 2018 March - February 2021: We Are The Noise - Marketing Manager

Provide executive-level leadership working with new and existing partners to drive results within the strategic marketing and communications function. Administered and managed operational budgets while serving as a key leader regarding the development and execution of digital marketing programmes. Led B2B operations and applied data-driven decision- making practices to support digital and offline marketing growth.

(London) 2014 January - 2018 March: The Docks Studios - Managing Director / Founder
Shaped and structured company operations, administering all accounts, events, social media, relationships between customers, and all operations related to The Docks Studios. Advised the board and Chairperson regarding business optimisation strategies. Conceptualised, managed, and executed refined business strategies and action plans that aligned with programme strategy, culture, and organizational objectives. Built and maintained solid internal and external relationships, successfully negotiating contracts and managing new business ventures.

(London) 2012 October - 2013 January: Creative Nerds – Promotions Team

Worked on one of the leading web design companies in London by promoting the web page and dealing with customer service.

(Panama) 2012 July – August, Telemetro – Marketing Consultant

Worked as an assistant for the marketing department where I assisted meetings in analysing ratings, coming up with ideas for new campaigns, and created quiz shows to further engage the audience.

2016 - 2018: Marketing Communications (MSc), Birkbeck University of London

Modules include: Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Public Relations, Relationship Marketing and MSc Dissertation.

2011 – 2014: BA (Hons) Public Relations, University of Westminster

Modules include: Advertising and Promotional Culture, Arts and Entertainment Journalism, Creativity, Crisis communications, Digital Pr, Introduction to campaigning, Issues and Challenges in Creative Practice, Media and society, Media Transformation, Network and Society, Pr Ethics and Law, Public Relations Campaigns, Sex, Violence and Censorship, Specialist PR.

Assignments include: Final Dissertation, Final year P.R Campaign, Essays, Work Placement, Music Reviews , Event Management , Music Business analysis.

Further Education:

(2010) Business and Marketing studied at the Chartered Institute of Marketing. (2011) Business and Finance Foundation course validated by the university of Royal Holloway.