Pamela Shabi PRCA
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Daniel Kornitzer
I've had the pleasure and the privilege of working with Pamela at Optimal Payments. She's both knowledgeable and dependable in PR, and has extensive as well as relevant experience in this field. Pamela also takes pride in her work, and consistently looks for ways to add value.
Linda Farha
I have worked with Pamela Shabi for over 12 months since she joined Optimal Payments as the company’s in-house PR specialist. She is a very passionate public relations professional with a broad range of knowledge and media contacts. Pamela understands international subtleties and is a team player. I would recommend her either as an in-house PR practitioner or as an external support to the communication role.
Daniel Kornitzer
I've had the pleasure and the privilege of working with Pamela at Optimal Payments. She's both knowledgeable and dependable in PR, and has extensive as well as relevant experience in this field. Pamela also takes pride in her work, and consistently looks for ways to add value.
Linda Farha
I have worked with Pamela Shabi for over 12 months since she joined Optimal Payments as the company’s in-house PR specialist. She is a very passionate public relations professional with a broad range of knowledge and media contacts. Pamela understands international subtleties and is a team player. I would recommend her either as an in-house PR practitioner or as an external support to the communication role.
Daniel Kornitzer
I've had the pleasure and the privilege of working with Pamela at Optimal Payments. She's both knowledgeable and dependable in PR, and has extensive as well as relevant experience in this field. Pamela also takes pride in her work, and consistently looks for ways to add value.
Linda Farha
I have worked with Pamela Shabi for over 12 months since she joined Optimal Payments as the company’s in-house PR specialist. She is a very passionate public relations professional with a broad range of knowledge and media contacts. Pamela understands international subtleties and is a team player. I would recommend her either as an in-house PR practitioner or as an external support to the communication role.
Daniel Kornitzer
I've had the pleasure and the privilege of working with Pamela at Optimal Payments. She's both knowledgeable and dependable in PR, and has extensive as well as relevant experience in this field. Pamela also takes pride in her work, and consistently looks for ways to add value.
Linda Farha
I have worked with Pamela Shabi for over 12 months since she joined Optimal Payments as the company’s in-house PR specialist. She is a very passionate public relations professional with a broad range of knowledge and media contacts. Pamela understands international subtleties and is a team player. I would recommend her either as an in-house PR practitioner or as an external support to the communication role.
Experience
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Communications Professional
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crisis Communications and PR consultant
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Apr 2015 - Present
Positions at UK Health Security Agency during COVID-19 for nearly two years on crisis communication liaising with NHS, Department of Health and the Cabinet Office colleagues, Ofwat, the regulatory arm for water companies during the Summer of sewage overspill in the sea and rivers in England, drafting reactive statements briefing spokespeople and journalists. Other communications positions included The Crown Estate, National Institute for Health Research, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital and St. George's Hospital . Show less
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Paysafe
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Communication, Marketing and PR consultant
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Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
Developed a UK media relations strategy for this global payments solution company. Managed global PR agencies. Drafting press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies, media briefing, award submissions and presentations. Also conducted Public Affairs for this organisation. Executed social media activities and implemented internal communications to 650+ employees. Developed a UK media relations strategy for this global payments solution company. Managed global PR agencies. Drafting press releases, thought leadership articles, case studies, media briefing, award submissions and presentations. Also conducted Public Affairs for this organisation. Executed social media activities and implemented internal communications to 650+ employees.
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Various in- house and agency roles
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Companies and organisations in the UK and USA
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Specialities in PR, Marketing and Communications
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May 2008 - Jan 2014
Profile Results driven PR and Communications senior professional with 10+ years experience. Helping to drive incremental revenue to their business through targeted marketing and communication strategies. I have devised and implemented global marketing & communications plans for a variety of companies in the b2b arena both in the UK and abroad in the technology, financial, payments, private equity, healthcare and Government industry sectors. Clients included: Russell Bedford, The Charity Commission, Public Health England, BVCA (British Venture Capital and Private Equity Association), Deloitte, Jobcentre Plus, Homes & Communities Agency and R3 (Association of Business recovery Professionals). Specialities: Global communication strategies - with great knowledge of the European and US market Experience of reporting to management and board level Crisis communication In-house & agency experience Managing PR agencies across the globe Internal Communications REFERENCES “The Health Protection Agency has employed Pamela on three separate occasions over the past five years and would do so again should the need arise. While she was with us she engaged fully with the organisation's brief, fitted in comfortably with the various teams with which she was based and was valued by her HPA colleagues. She delivered what was asked of her and her time-keeping, attitude and commitment to going the extra mile when necessary were greatly appreciated." Lis Birrane, Director of Communications at the Health Protection Agency. "Pamela is a digiligent, flexible and willing member of staff. She is a very safe pair of hands who works methodologically and sensibly at all times, focusing on deliverables. She is a delightful team member and works well across teams and functions; a real asset in any PR and communications department." Rachel Barbour; Marketing Communications Manager, Daily Mail & General Trust plc (and A&N Media). Formerly Director of Communications at the BVCA. Show less
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Maggie's Centres
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Volunteer
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Nov 2008 - Aug 2013
Throughout my career, I have been volunteering at Maggie's Centres. I have had to cold call companies to donate raffle prizes, helped at events and worked in the benefits department. Throughout my career, I have been volunteering at Maggie's Centres. I have had to cold call companies to donate raffle prizes, helped at events and worked in the benefits department.
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Education
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JFS
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University of the Arts London
HND in Business, Marketing and PR