Nicola Oakley
Marketing & Communications Consultant
- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Industry
- Marketing and Advertising
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Nicola Oakley's Overview
- Current
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- Marketing & Communications Consultant at Friends Life group
- Director at The No.1 Marketing Consultancy Ltd
- Past
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- Marketing Communications Consultant at Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd
- Committee Member at Women in Business Group
- Business Manager and Company Secretary at Proteus Theatre Company Ltd
- Marketing Communications Manager at Reuters Plc
- Education
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- University of Sussex
- London Metropolitan University
- University of the Arts London
- Recommendations
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6 people have recommended Nicola
- Connections
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137 connections
- Websites
Nicola Oakley's Summary
I am a resourceful marketing and communications professional with well rounded skills and experience gained from working with blue chip companies, SMEs, charities, voluntary organisations and the public sector.
Recent experience is in Financial Services and Leisure/Tourism marcomms. For other sector experience see Specialties.
Quick to grasp a brief – or help define one, I always apply fresh insight, strategic thinking and creativity to the work in hand, and thrive on achieving great results for my clients. Other qualities cited by clients include customer focused, high integrity, personableness, commitment and thoroughness.
My wider skill set includes well developed business planning, budgeting and financial management ability having been General Manager of an arts charity. I also have significant staff management experience.
Please contact me directly to discuss any marketing or communications projects, contracts or longer-term opportunities you think I might be able to help with - nicola@no1mc.co.uk or 07881 825077.
Specialties
Marketing communications - development of marketing messages, copywriting for all media, internet marketing, press & PR
Marketing reviews & research, marketing planning & strategy, delivery & management of marketing activity including campaign & brand management
Sector experience - architecture, arts, charity, entertainment, events, financial services, information services, IT & services, leisure, travel & tourism, medical practice, professional services, training, B2B & B2C
CIM Award
Nicola Oakley's Experience
Marketing & Communications Consultant
Friends Life group
Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Financial Services industry
2011 – Present (1 year)
Director
The No.1 Marketing Consultancy Ltd
Privately Held; Myself Only; Marketing and Advertising industry
2009 – Present (3 years)
Provider of interim and on-going marketing and communications services to help businesses in the region raise their profile, develop their customer base and drive sales. Wide range of industry sector experience - see Specialties above.
Marketing Communications Consultant
Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd
Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry
February 2010 – September 2010 (8 months)
Devised, briefed, managed and delivered marketing communications for this leading visitor attraction's programme of Events to enhance sales to various markets, including copywriting and managing design and production for all print, on-line, broadcast, PR, direct marketing & advertising.
Reviewed existing communication strategies and structures during a period of organisational change and developed recommendations for changes to enhance performance.
Business Manager and Company Secretary
Proteus Theatre Company Ltd
2003 – 2008 (5 years)
Responsible for all business areas and the strategic development of this long-standing professional touring theatre company and registered charity resident in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Key responsibilities included: Marketing & Promotion; Fundraising & Financial; Business Development; Administrative & Operational; Staff Management & Legal & Board.
Marketing Communications Manager
Reuters Plc
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; TRI; Information Technology and Services industry
1997 – 2001 (4 years)
Based at the Head Office of this global news and business information market leader. Following a series of promotions, latterly responsible for the creation & implementation of global communications campaigns for Reuters products & consultancy services. Specific responsibility for the production of marketing communications plans and budget management for high priority business campaigns.
Nicola Oakley's Education
University of Sussex
Advanced Certificate in Arts Management
2004 – 2004
London Metropolitan University
BA Joint Hons 2.i, Marketing and Spanish
1993 – 1997
University of the Arts London
Higher National Certificate, Distribution Studies at London College of Communication
1991 – 1993
Nicola Oakley's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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The great outdoors and walking Travel National heritage Music and the performing arts Family history
- Groups and Associations:
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Member, Guildford Outdoor Group (previously Chair and Publicity Officer)
- Honors and Awards:
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On graduating, Nicola was awarded Best Marketing Student of the Year by the Chartered Institute of Marketing
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