Imogen Smith
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Français Professional working proficiency
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Espagnol Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Luxury Briefing
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Freelance content strategist
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Oct 2020 - Present
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DuoBoots
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media and Community Manager
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Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
As Social Media & Community Manager at DuoBoots, I produced, managed and published all original content for the brand's newsletters and social channels, while developing creative campaigns to help grow the brand's audience. As Social Media & Community Manager at DuoBoots, I produced, managed and published all original content for the brand's newsletters and social channels, while developing creative campaigns to help grow the brand's audience.
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Hels Bells Tents
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Project Manager
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Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
- Responsible with coordinating bookings and designing each tent experience specific to the client’s requirements. - Introducing revenue opportunities through the launch of a concierge service using local suppliers. - Creative lead on interior design decisions and responsible for overseeing all site cleaning and maintenance. - Responsible with coordinating bookings and designing each tent experience specific to the client’s requirements. - Introducing revenue opportunities through the launch of a concierge service using local suppliers. - Creative lead on interior design decisions and responsible for overseeing all site cleaning and maintenance.
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Freelance (Self employed)
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Writing and Editing
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Copywriter
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2020
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Front Of House
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Dec 2019 - May 2020
Honey & Co is a tiny restaurant in central London that serves traditional Middle Eastern food. In my role as part of the front of house team, I was responsible for: - Interacting with customers and ensuring each guest was served to a high standard- Efficient multitasking between simultaneous jobs - Working with speed and under pressure in a calm and personable manner - Learning about each item on the menu to provide diners with an accurate description of the food served I also participated and helped to organise the Honey & Co monthly book club and regularly listened to the Food Talks podcast – hosted by restaurant founders, Sarit and Itimar Packer – to learn more about the people who lend their recipes and knowledge to the world of food.
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Quintessentially
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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500 - 600 Employee
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Content and Marketing Executive
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Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
- Working with various internal teams and external agencies to project manage and execute online and offline marketing activations, with a key focus on driving brand awareness.- Conducting monthly market research on relevant industry trends and opportunities.- Monitoring Quintessentially's brand perception and cultural relevance, identifying areas for development.- Contributing towards new ideas to drive lead generation and enhance member experience. - Working with various internal teams and external agencies to project manage and execute online and offline marketing activations, with a key focus on driving brand awareness.- Conducting monthly market research on relevant industry trends and opportunities.- Monitoring Quintessentially's brand perception and cultural relevance, identifying areas for development.- Contributing towards new ideas to drive lead generation and enhance member experience.
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FMS Global Media
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Editor
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2019
- Overseeing the smooth production, from ideation to delivery, of Luxury Briefing (a monthly B2B publication), Quintessentially and Bon Vivant printed magazines.- Collating all editorial content, commissioning, sub-editing and proofreading copy while ensuring content remains consistent with the brands' tone, look and feel.- Developing and executing a social media strategy for Luxury Briefing. - Contribution to successful pitches, helping to win significant business for the company. - Overseeing the smooth production, from ideation to delivery, of Luxury Briefing (a monthly B2B publication), Quintessentially and Bon Vivant printed magazines.- Collating all editorial content, commissioning, sub-editing and proofreading copy while ensuring content remains consistent with the brands' tone, look and feel.- Developing and executing a social media strategy for Luxury Briefing. - Contribution to successful pitches, helping to win significant business for the company.
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FMS Global Media
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
- Employed initially as an editorial intern before being promoted to editorial assistant- Responsible for working across the Editorial and Design teams to brainstorm creative approaches to clients' marketing objectives and editorial content. - Employed initially as an editorial intern before being promoted to editorial assistant- Responsible for working across the Editorial and Design teams to brainstorm creative approaches to clients' marketing objectives and editorial content.
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Lagardere Active
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Editorial Assistant Intern
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
Assisting with editorial content for ELLE International online and for press. Phrasing and researching content for the ELLE International, social media pages on Facebook and Twitter. Helping when needed with marketing strategies for upcoming events and other ELLE International content. Assisting with editorial content for ELLE International online and for press. Phrasing and researching content for the ELLE International, social media pages on Facebook and Twitter. Helping when needed with marketing strategies for upcoming events and other ELLE International content.
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Gulf News
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United Arab Emirates
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Newspaper Publishing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Intern
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
One week work experience at Aquarius Magazine, assisting editor in chief Louise Wilkins and the rest of the editorial team. Helped with preparations for the Aquarius Beauty Hero Awards event held at the JW Marriot Marquis hotel in Dubai. One week work experience at Aquarius Magazine, assisting editor in chief Louise Wilkins and the rest of the editorial team. Helped with preparations for the Aquarius Beauty Hero Awards event held at the JW Marriot Marquis hotel in Dubai.
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Dubai Tourism
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United Arab Emirates
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
One week work experiecnce as Assistant to Editor in Chief of the Dubai Tourism magazine. Helping with research for the magazine's content, writing an aricle for the summer issue of the magazine and assisting with a press day to launch the summer festivals in Dubai. One week work experiecnce as Assistant to Editor in Chief of the Dubai Tourism magazine. Helping with research for the magazine's content, writing an aricle for the summer issue of the magazine and assisting with a press day to launch the summer festivals in Dubai.
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onefinestay
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Greeter
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
As a greeter, I was responsible for being the first impression of the company. In my role, I was often the only person who would physically meet the guests from onefinestay, and so it was my job to represent the brand whilst ensuring the guests' safe arrival, at their chosen home. As a greeter, I was responsible for being the first impression of the company. In my role, I was often the only person who would physically meet the guests from onefinestay, and so it was my job to represent the brand whilst ensuring the guests' safe arrival, at their chosen home.
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Clarins
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France
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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International Personal Relations Intern
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Working in the International PR department, I was responsible for verifying press releases before they were sent out to journalists. Whilst I was at Clarins, I also assisted with the relocation from the office in Neuilly to a bigger premises bordering the peripherique at Porte Maillot. Working in the International PR department, I was responsible for verifying press releases before they were sent out to journalists. Whilst I was at Clarins, I also assisted with the relocation from the office in Neuilly to a bigger premises bordering the peripherique at Porte Maillot.
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Merchandising Assistant
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Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
Whilst working for The Collective UK, I was responsible for the marketing and merchandising of the brand in the French supermarket chain, Monoprix. I did weekly sample handouts and promotional work in different stores around the Paris area and spoke to customers at length, about the brand. Whilst working for The Collective UK, I was responsible for the marketing and merchandising of the brand in the French supermarket chain, Monoprix. I did weekly sample handouts and promotional work in different stores around the Paris area and spoke to customers at length, about the brand.
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AllSaints
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United Kingdom
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Stylist
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
To help and advise customers with their purchases, mostly in French. To help and advise customers with their purchases, mostly in French.
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Retail Sales
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
As part of the Retail Sales team, I served customers at the till. I worked with a big team in a very busy environment, which was sometimes stressful but it was our job to reassure the customer and make their shopping experience as enjoyable as possible. As part of the Retail Sales team, I served customers at the till. I worked with a big team in a very busy environment, which was sometimes stressful but it was our job to reassure the customer and make their shopping experience as enjoyable as possible.
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DVF (Diane von Furstenberg)
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sales Assistant
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Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Worked as a stylist and assisted customers. Also responsible for stock control and general store organisation and presentation Worked as a stylist and assisted customers. Also responsible for stock control and general store organisation and presentation
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Twelve PR
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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Intern
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Wrote an article for the magazine ‘Devon Life’ as well as arranged interviews as part of research for the article. Contributed ideas to press release content. Wrote an article for the magazine ‘Devon Life’ as well as arranged interviews as part of research for the article. Contributed ideas to press release content.
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Clarins
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France
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
Assisted in coverage for major new product launch and sourced relevant editorials. Assisted in coverage for major new product launch and sourced relevant editorials.
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Education
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University of London
French Studies, Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis -
Bloxham School