Laura Saxby
Client Business Director at Design Bridge and Partners- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Design Bridge and Partners
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Client Business Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Senior Client Director & Team Lead
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Dec 2020 - Feb 2023
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Client Director & Team Lead - Amsterdam
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Jun 2019 - Dec 2020
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Client Director - London
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Dec 2015 - May 2019
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Senior Client Manager - London
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
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Nalla
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2012 - Dec 2013
Nalla is a creative and innovative design agency whose focus is on providing clients with outstanding design solutions and upholding excellent client relationships. As Project Manager, I liaise with clients of all sizes, spanning a multitude of industries from catering to education. My role comprises of managing and structuring all client accounts, writing proposals, fee estimates, scoping of technical projects and the shaping of creative teams. As the project facilitator, I am responsible for maintaining the focus, momentum and ensuring the quality of all projects is of the highest standard. I advise on how to approach budgeting structures, essential project processes, team coalition and timeline negotiation. Key Clients : Greene Kings premium pubs, Johnston Press plc, Waltham forest college, Zucca restaurant, The riding house cafe, Oliver’s Estate agents Show less
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ico Design
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounts Manager
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Sep 2010 - May 2012
ico is a design and branding consultancy with a 17 year history of creating innovative digital communications, memorable brands and exceptional design. The agency portfolio stretches across a wide spectrum of clients from the arts, food and retail, property and leisure to cultural sectors. My role was to lead the management on multiple consumer brand projects and structure a collection of existing client accounts. A key part of my role was to manage workflows, create budgets, proposals, schedules and presentations for pitches. I created and developed strong client relationships and was responsible for shaping many new projects. I actively re-igniting ageing and stale client accounts and proactively approached new clients to generated fresh business leads. Key Clients : Benugo, Clerkenwell Green Events, Karaway Bakery, Holburne Garden Cafe, Yoobi, Little Moons Chocolates. Show less
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Sohnar
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounts Manager
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May 2010 - Sep 2010
Sohnar hired me for the company role of Account Manager to re-channel the concentration of the business to be more client focused. Working only with the companies largest clients and their in house design studios I was able to inject my experience and knowledge of the creative industry to help build healthier client relationships. A key part of my roll was conducting business mapping workshops, assisting training and introducing project trouble shooting for the clients while resolving issues quickly. For both new and existing customers, I would seek regular feedback enabling the business to develop their product and develop the processes that had been introduced. Key clients : Specsavers, Hays Recruitment Agency, Virgin and Tony&Guy. Show less
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Bedroom London
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United Kingdom
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jun 2009 - May 2010
A small yet highly creative motion graphics and animation studio specialising in supplying the broadcast and corporate sector with imaginative and inspiring projects. I was brought into the company to initiate and re-invent the project management system that was suffering from disorganisation and inefficiency. My key role was to deal directly with clients on a one-to-one basis, ensuring that all aspects of projects were kept on schedule and budget, whilst identifying and rectifying any issues that the client had both promptly and professionally. I developed an accounting system, strengthened client relations and reviewed budgets and fee structures to make the company more cost effective and efficient. Key Clients : Sky TV, BBC, Nationwide and Topshop. Show less
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Pomegranate Media
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Jun 2007 - Jul 2009
A highly creative multi-platform design agency specialising in product branding, web production and digital experimental design. My role as Project Manager was to steer and oversee client projects through the full life-cycle. I assisted both the account director and creative director with client briefings, ensured that briefs and timelines were delivered and understood by the creative team, and that all deadlines and targets were met on a daily basis. I heavily contributed to the strategy formulation and forward planning of the companies productivity as a key member of the management team. Key Clients : Richard Corrigans Restaurants, FHM, Comet, Jacks of London, Glass Consultancy, Ark Health & Beauty, Argent. Show less
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Camps Airy & Louise
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Camp Counselor (summers only)
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2004 - 2006
Teaching Photography Full Time caring for children at sleep away camp. Teaching Photography Full Time caring for children at sleep away camp.
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Education
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Kingston University
BAHons, Graphic Design & Photography -
Swansea Metropolitan University
Diploma in Foundation Studies Art, Design & Media, Graphic Design -
Neath Port Talbot College
A level Graphic Design, Photography Textiles & Information Technology -
Dwr Y Felin