Gemma Schwarz
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James Ireland
Gemma was my line manager for two years and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for her. Gemma was a caring, compassionate line manager and was supportive throughout day-to-day working life. Within a short space of time, Gemma took the brand marketing for the company forward which was largely down to her passionate and proactive nature.
Samuel Horrell
Gemma has been an integral part of the leadership team at Dodson & Horrell for the last two years. Gemma has managed to come in and develop the marketing team and ways of working for the better, building a strong and well respected team. Gemma has also been instrumental growing SOV for the D&H brand driving more awareness and visibility across all platforms. She has been a huge asset the business and I would not hesitate to work with her again.
James Ireland
Gemma was my line manager for two years and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for her. Gemma was a caring, compassionate line manager and was supportive throughout day-to-day working life. Within a short space of time, Gemma took the brand marketing for the company forward which was largely down to her passionate and proactive nature.
Samuel Horrell
Gemma has been an integral part of the leadership team at Dodson & Horrell for the last two years. Gemma has managed to come in and develop the marketing team and ways of working for the better, building a strong and well respected team. Gemma has also been instrumental growing SOV for the D&H brand driving more awareness and visibility across all platforms. She has been a huge asset the business and I would not hesitate to work with her again.
James Ireland
Gemma was my line manager for two years and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for her. Gemma was a caring, compassionate line manager and was supportive throughout day-to-day working life. Within a short space of time, Gemma took the brand marketing for the company forward which was largely down to her passionate and proactive nature.
Samuel Horrell
Gemma has been an integral part of the leadership team at Dodson & Horrell for the last two years. Gemma has managed to come in and develop the marketing team and ways of working for the better, building a strong and well respected team. Gemma has also been instrumental growing SOV for the D&H brand driving more awareness and visibility across all platforms. She has been a huge asset the business and I would not hesitate to work with her again.
James Ireland
Gemma was my line manager for two years and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for her. Gemma was a caring, compassionate line manager and was supportive throughout day-to-day working life. Within a short space of time, Gemma took the brand marketing for the company forward which was largely down to her passionate and proactive nature.
Samuel Horrell
Gemma has been an integral part of the leadership team at Dodson & Horrell for the last two years. Gemma has managed to come in and develop the marketing team and ways of working for the better, building a strong and well respected team. Gemma has also been instrumental growing SOV for the D&H brand driving more awareness and visibility across all platforms. She has been a huge asset the business and I would not hesitate to work with her again.
Credentials
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CIM Professional Diploma
CIM
Experience
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Compare the Market
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Associate Director - Commercial
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Nov 2021 - Present
Leading the panel management team across insurance and non insurance products to make financial decision making a breeze for everyone.
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Head of Commercial Operations
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2021
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Dodson & Horrell
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Marketing
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
Founded in Ringstead, Northamptonshire in 1939 and still family-owned today, Dodson & Horrell has grown to become a respected authority on animal nutrition and is Europe’s leading horse feed manufacturer exporting to over forty four countries worldwide. Responsible for all marketing activity across the mix leading a team of seven. Key focus on sponsorship, social, PR and events activity across the equine sector; Equestrian Team GBR, The Jockey Club, Chatsworth Horse Trials, Brand Ambassador and Influencer (macro and micro) recruitment and management.
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Compare the Market
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Head of Home Insurance
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May 2016 - Aug 2017
Digital Product Owner at CTM for home insurance - comparethemarket.com is part of the BGL Group. Having launched in 2006 as a car and van insurance comparison site offering customers the chance to compare quotes from a range of providers, comparethemarket.com has grown and developed; introducing new products including home insurance, bike insurance, and money products such as credit cards, mortgages and loans.
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Head of Emerging Products
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Jul 2013 - May 2016
Product lead for travel, pet, SME, bike and breakdown.
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BGL Insurance
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Marketing Manager - Junction
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Mar 2012 - Jul 2013
Junction is the partnerships division of the BGL Group; Junction’s aim is to form strategic relationships with market leading brands, such as the Post Office, Santander, Lloyds and Halifax to provide insurance propositions that appeal to their customers and add value to their core business. Junction is the partnerships division of the BGL Group; Junction’s aim is to form strategic relationships with market leading brands, such as the Post Office, Santander, Lloyds and Halifax to provide insurance propositions that appeal to their customers and add value to their core business.
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MasterCard Prepaid Management Services
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Marketing Manager
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
MasterCard Access Prepaid Worldwide, formerly Travelex Cards & Mobile Payments is the world’s largest distributor of prepaid currency cards. This role was predominantly focused on creating a card marketing strategy for brands such as Virgin and Ryanair. MasterCard Access Prepaid Worldwide, formerly Travelex Cards & Mobile Payments is the world’s largest distributor of prepaid currency cards. This role was predominantly focused on creating a card marketing strategy for brands such as Virgin and Ryanair.
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Amway
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Project Leader via Cygnus Associates - CONTRACT
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
Cygnus Associates is an established design agency. This project involved working in house as part of the European Communications Team at Amway. The project was a new product launch, for one of Amway’s beauty brands, Artistry. Artistry® skincare and cosmetics, part of the Amway family is among the world’s top five, largest-selling, premium skincare brands. Cygnus Associates is an established design agency. This project involved working in house as part of the European Communications Team at Amway. The project was a new product launch, for one of Amway’s beauty brands, Artistry. Artistry® skincare and cosmetics, part of the Amway family is among the world’s top five, largest-selling, premium skincare brands.
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Director
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2008 - Jun 2010
Colley Hill Marketing is a sales and marketing agency that operates primarily in the property sector- www.boughtonhall.com (Key clients: Enterprise Property Group & Barnardo Developments Ltd) Colley Hill Marketing is a sales and marketing agency that operates primarily in the property sector- www.boughtonhall.com (Key clients: Enterprise Property Group & Barnardo Developments Ltd)
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Encocam Group Limited
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Marketing Manager
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2006 - 2008
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Tait Communications
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New Zealand
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Telecommunications
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400 - 500 Employee
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Marketing Executive
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2005 - 2006
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Education
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2007 - 2008
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
CIM Professional Diploma, Marketing -
1998 - 2001
Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Human Communication
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