Paul Woods

I am an experienced and versatile Senior Account Manager from an integrated creative agency background. I possess a great eye for detail and my knowledge of production processes allows me to communicate a creative brief clearly, taking ownership of a project at every stage of delivery. I have proven my work to be accurate, fast and efficient.

I am reliable and motivated and ensure my deadlines are met. I have the ability to work under pressure, think through problems as they occur, re-prioritise where appropriate and act to resolve matters based upon a sound, logical process. I am an enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive individual who likes to keep things both friendly and humorous around the office.

I have excellent numeracy, interpersonal and communication skills and am keen to take on new challenges.

Senior Account Manager - Hogarth Worldwide

(2021-03)

Accounts: bp, Castrol, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Mattel & Philip Morris International

• Mattel: TV production and delivery to EMEA markets. Team management of 4 AMs & 1 AE.
• bp/Castrol: Operations and team management of 3 AMs and 1 AE
• Jameson: Day-to-day running of the account, across multiple platforms.
• PMI: Transcreation of integrated campaigns in 5 countries for 7 brands in 7 languages
• bp retail production; digital display banners, social media, motion graphics and radio.
• Castrol global brands campaign activations. Edge/Magnatec/Sustainability/Path360/Workshops/Distributors/Marine/Commercial/Fleet
• Global marketing campaign ideation, planning and production, including primary production. Market adaptations of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Reporting on revenue and forecasting delivered to business leads.
• Analysis & development of client briefs, ensuring studio understands the need and manage client expectations regarding timings and costs accordingly.
• Understand market legislation to ensure materials align with legal requirements/restrictions and on brand.
• Regularly receive great feedback from happy clients, including Christmas presents from Estonian and Latvian markets. Global production hubs equally pleased and find it a pleasure to work with me.

Account Manager - Hogarth Worldwide

(2018-12 - 2021-03)

Account Manager - GuihenJones

(2018-04 - 2018-11)

Account: McDonald's

• Manage the development and execution of stand-out communications at store-level
• Take client briefs and manage creative development through to implementation of customer experience.
• Participate in, and arrange, weekly CRM catch-ups with client and partner agencies to present and advise on campaigns and working status. Front-line client facing and relationship management.
• Efficiently manage project budget and resource.
• Connect with the broader team to ensure consistency of execution across the business.

Account Manager - Designlogic Australia

(2016-10 - 2018-04)

Accounts: Accenture. APJ (Australia Police Journal).

• Client Servicing across multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Anticipate client needs, proactively delivering solutions and upselling agency services.
• Understand priorities of existing and upcoming projects within the team and scheduling studio time.
• Gain client trust and confidence, becoming a source of knowledge for them. Particularly those from countries and continents outside of Australia. Interpret feedback, briefing to all levels of creative teams.
• Extract vital direction from a client brief, translate and team up with creatives to develop strategy for the production of materials across digital, mobile, social, print, presentations, motion and events.

Account Manager / Artworker - Linney Print - on-site at client's head office

(2015-11 - 2016-07)

Account: McDonald's UK

• Client-facing. Print, POS, Design, Copy, Project Management, Client Servicing
• Administrate orders, process lithographic & large format digital print work, using bespoke MIS software.
• QC work prior to release, ensure amendments are processed accurately and according to priority.
• Sourcing quotes and creating purchase orders for preferred suppliers.
• Manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Maintain and develop multiple relationships across key functional teams within marketing, operations, finance and charity, including but not limited to senior management.

Account Executive / Account Manager - Born Group

(2005-12 - 2015-11)

Accounts: Haymarket, The Big Issue, Travel Weekly Group, Reed Business Information

• Command an off-shore team and manage the work they produce.

Mac Operator - ITM Graphics (now CCMedia)

(2003-05 - 2005-12)

Chingford Foundation 6th Form College (2000 - 2002)

Chingford Foundation School (1995 - 2000)