About Veronica Dunn
Veronica Dunn - Professional Summary: A dedicated, driven and committed design management and communications professional with extensive experience gained within critical roles in Corporate Communications, Publications including Annual Reports, Events, Brand Identity, Design Management and Business Management. Focused upon delivering work of the highest professional standards, to ensure the exact deadlines, objectives and requirements of projects are achieved. Consistently demonstrates the ability to lead teams of staff to excellent results. Has the in-depth industry knowledge necessary to provide timely resolution to complex business issues and problems. Possesses excellent business and client communication skills and can consult with influence at all levels.
Veronica Dunn - Professional Experience:
2002 - To Date Simply Flowers (Events) Ltd, Creative Director
• Utilising advanced business acumen in a key role requiring the creative direction and logistics of an event design and production company, providing strategic live event services to blue chip clients
• Driving interest in the unique services of the business through the management of key marketing communications activities, including the website, photo library, marketing materials and media relations
• Additional role responsibilities include client and supplier relationship management, in addition to product design, exhibition design, sourcing, procurement and production
• Maintaining the position of an accredited supplier for prestigious venues, including Somerset House, the Royal Academy, British Museum, Tower Bridge, Saatchi Gallery and the Wallace Collection
• In-depth knowledge of event venues, caterers, lighting, production and entertainment suppliers, delivering the total package for clients to exacting requirements
• Achieving widespread recognition for the standard of events delivered and an event industry award for ‘The Most Creative Use of Flowers' (2007)
• Demonstrating excellent team leadership skills in the performance management of staff, with further responsibility for staff recruitment, training, appraisals and ongoing development
2001-2002 Freelance Design Management and Communications Consultant
• Acting efficiently within a freelance position requiring the management of design, communications and branding projects for a number of key clients
• Responsible for the design, production, writing and editing of brand documentation
• Managing the full life cycle of an office relocation project for a firm of City solicitors, using exceptional organisational and communications skills, with minimal impact on the business
1997-2001 Merrill Lynch, Business Manager
• Providing comprehensive business management support to the Head of Equity Research, with responsibility for directing a team of 300 based across EMEA, plus daily liaison with New York
• Managing critical communications functions, including all internal communications for the department and the delivery of tailored communications training to research analysts
• Working to improve internal standards through the ongoing development of the research product in accordance with defined internal objectives and specifications
• Successful in the management of a complete departmental relocation to new headquarters to stringent timescales, ensuring vital business continuity at all times
1996-1997 Freelance Design Management and Communications Consultant
• Managing critical communications projects for high-profile brands including Annual Report development, design management, editing and production
• Strategically accountable for the development of a client literature programme for the Halifax Building Society and the production of all corporate documentation for The Weather Channel
• Demonstrating high levels of creativity and innovation in the development and management of a new corporate identity programme for numerous Arts in Business projects
1995-1996 London Stock Exchange, Head of Marketing Communications & Publications
• Providing leadership and direction within the department, with responsibility for all areas of Marketing Communications, Live Events, Publications and the corporate image of the Exchange
• Performance managing two teams of dedicated personnel, with further responsibility for the management, control and distribution of a GBP 1.5m annual budget
• Employing exceptional business planning skills in the creation of comprehensive marketing plans for rollout across key projects
• Further critical aspects of the role include production of the Annual Report, creation of project marketing materials and the coordination of all communications activities on projects
1991-1995 London Stock Exchange, Publications Manager
• Initially employed as Publications Manager responsible for creating a centre of excellence to manage all Exchange publications, including the Annual Report, to defined company standards, with further accountability for the development and control of the corporate identity programme
• Driving standards across the area to ensure all publications and marketing materials were produced to deadline and in accordance with required quality standards. Won several industry awards.
• Recruiting, training and managing a team of six, with further responsibility for financial and business administration tasks including the management of a GBP 600k budget
1989-1991 Barclays Bank Plc, Deputy Editor
• Tasked with improving standards within the department through the overhaul of the re-launched internal communications magazine including all aspects of content and design
• Leading the new editorial team to excellent results through effective management, guidance and motivation. The magazine went on to win several industry awards
1982-1989 Argus Consumer Magazines Ltd (now EMAP), Managing Editor
1981-1982 Publicity Plus, Editorial Assistant
Veronica Dunn - Education:
BA Hons: Comparative Literature with French
Secondary education: 2 A Levels, 1 S Level and 10 O Levels
Certification: Communications, Advertising and Marketing (CAM) certificate
Training courses: Marketing, branding, event design and management, writing, editing, internal communications, presentations skills, media relations, crisis management
Veronica Dunn - Interests: All kinds of music, art exhibitions, interior design, magazines, walking two energetic black Labradors
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