Kevin Hunter | Communications Specialist

Location: xxxxxx
Telephone: +xxxxxxxxxxx
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxx

Professional Profile
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A versatile and strategically minded communications specialist who offers the creative thinking and
exceptional interpersonal skills required to break down silos and enable the achievement of business goals.
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alignment with each other and the organisation as a whole. A proven project manager able to strategise and

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lead initiatives which deliver tangible results such as increased engagements, operational efficiency and
brand awareness. Thrives in a positive and proactive where innovation, natural diplomacy
and the pursuit of continuous improvement is valued.

Core Skills
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Management • Public Affairs & Policymaking
• Optimising Engagement • Solution Development • Diplomacy & Negotiation
• Networking & Influencing • Promoting Collaboration • Informed Decision Making
• Attentive to Detail • Enabling Improvement • Comprehensive Approach
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Career Summary
Jul 2014 – Mar 2016 Company
Head of Communication, Marketing & Public Affairs
Outline
Responsible for providing strategic and tactical input for this NGO’s positioning and branding; driving the
implementation of organisational strategy and optimising its effectiveness wherever possible through the
responsible allocation of a budget of circa €400,000 and direct management of 2 Communication Officers.
Key Achievements
• Worked closely with the Board of Officers and Executive team to improve the communication of strategy,
priorities and achievements across an organisation of more than 9,000 members
• Liaised with a diverse range of stakeholders on a daily basis to define public affairs strategy and
effectively increase allergy awareness among national and European policy makers; contributing tangibly
to the subsequent launch of the European Parliament Interest Group on Allergy and Asthma
• Managed the pan-European Awareness campaign and coordinated the creation of a National Societies
Committee which facilitated knowledge sharing and improved collaboration between key parties
• Effectively strengthened the EAACI brand by defining and executing impactful and fit-for-purpose
activities across entire spectrum of platforms and consistently leveraging the most effective channel mix
• Proactively identified and analysed member needs, supervised the development and implementation of
appropriate communications and evaluated their effectiveness in the longer term
• Built and maintained positive relationships with media, key decision makers, partner organizations and
other influencers to support outreach activities and optimise the organisations reputation
• Organised and promoted the EAACI Annual Congress, attended by over 8,000 delegates, and a number
of smaller congresses and conferences attended by circa 100 to 1,000 participants

Jun 2012 – Nov 2013 Company

Communication & Marketing Manager (BU PPC)
Outline
Responsible for managing the internal and external communications of the business unit; implementing a
robust strategy which aligned with wider business goals and managing a budget of circa €400,000
Key Achievements
• Devised and executed internal communication strategies and plans which successfully engaged over
3,200 staff located across 13 countries with the business units overall vision and values
• Developed and implemented a new all-employee meeting concept ‘Market Places’ to facilitate increased
staff understanding of business strategy and encourage positive dialogue
• Launched new PRIMOVE product by successfully using diplomacy to bring together two internal teams
and enable them to work collaboratively in strengthening the brand
• Coordinated annual all employee meeting roadshow of the PPC President at 8 global sites

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• Developed concept of PPC Movie which communicates overarching attitude and highlight successes
• Established a team encompassing one representative from each site which drove communication spirit
• Liaised and collaborated with agencies, suppliers, senior leaders and other internal teams; serving as a
communications business partner who assisted with change management and strategic initiatives
• Planned and coordinated media and communication-marketing events such as exhibitions or launches
• Led the use and timely update of various internal communication tools and their content, and created
and updated external communication material ensuring output adhered to corporate branding

Jul 2010 – Dec 2011 Relationship Manager, Company

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• Managed all communication and relationships with members, partners, political leaders and media;
organising numerous events and analysing press review to identify new openings for events / research
• Supported senior management in specific projects such as governance review, re-evaluation of funding
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strategy, implementation of new sponsorship program, redesign of newsletter & website
• Delivered an exhaustive survey addressed to the members and established different working groups

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Aug 2013 – Jun 2014 Start-up Restaurant
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Hired on a contract basis to support business owners and managers during various development phases
• Reviewed business plan, provided feedback during design & construction, and led the development of a
creative and effective communications and marketing strategy
• Coordinated various events and managed online presence incl. corporate website and social media
• Created corporate identity and produced all communication material through management of agencies,
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social media, newsletter etc.

Apr 2012 Lecturer, xxxxxx

• Delivered dynamic and interactive classes which presented the concept of sustainability to
undergraduate students; proactively simplifying scientific and complex notions related to the subject
Oct 2010 Liaison Officer, xxxxxxxxxx
• Coordinated the agenda and activities of an assigned delegation which encompassed President, 5
ministers and 100+ Cameroonian delegates; managing communication and scheduling meetings

Sep 2004 – Jul 2009 Advertising / Media Creativity Advisor, xxxxxx

• Created and presented campaign concepts to clients; managed numerous innovative advertising
projects, ranging from product placement and integration to sponsorship and fully integrated campaigns
• Negotiated with clients and programme producers and supervised projects managers of sold campaigns
• Managed budgets, evaluated return on investment, and coordinated production of visual materials
Feb 2003 – Sep 2004 Political Advisor, xxxxxxxxx
• Delivered robust advice and guidance on both political and communication strategies for 4 separate
electoral campaigns (2004 - 2009)
• Researched and compiled detailed reports and policy notes concerning local and national issues, and
preparing speeches and other communication material for MPs

Education & Qualifications

 Master’s Degree in Development Studies focusing on Sustainable Development & Governance
Graduate Institute 2011)
o External consultant to WISE Philanthropy; reporting on climate change and marine conservation
o Completed Master’s Thesis: Global Water Crisis Discourse Analysis
o Member of the Environmental Committee
 Minor in Law,
 Seminar in International Cooperation Project Management, Université

 Bachelors (Hons) in Political Communication, Université

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