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Claire Delplancq-Paterson

Freelance Communications Manager

38 years old
Driving License
London United Kingdom
Freelancer Available
Expert at getting key messages out to external and internal audiences via multiple channels. Project-driven person with 7 years of experience in communications, social media, project management and client relationship, fluent in English and French. Team player and fast-learner developing strategic and creative plans in order to meet objectives. With a passion for travelling and interior design, I am also the content creator for Claire Imaginarium (https://claireimaginarium.com/) a travel and interior blog with more than 1000 unique visitors per month.
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Freelance Digital Communications Consultant

Claire Delplancq
Since February 2018
Freelancer
London
United Kingdom
  • Experienced Bi-Lingual Communications Manager - Open to new opportunities in freelance and contracting
  • Digital content contributor at IQ Planner a website specialised in travel
  • Founder and content creator at Claire Imaginarium a travel, interior and beauty website with more than 1000 unique visitors each month
  • Communications consultant developing creative strategies and plans aligned with sales objectives and helping companies achieve their goals
  • Social Media daily account management

Senior Communications Partner

Cerner Corporation
January 2017 to January 2018
Full-time
London
United Kingdom
  • My responsibilities within the Communications and Marketing team grew and I got promoted to Sr Communications Partner. In this role, I oversaw the Communications strategies and activities for the UK, Ireland and France and managed several FTEs.

    • Key responsibilities
    Led the communication strategy for the UK and Ireland
    Oversaw the communication strategy and the execution of the main communication tasks for France
    Reviewed and approved the design and content of the UK and France websites, led on the new websites communication activities
    Managed external, internal and digital communication activities for the UK and Ireland
    Supported global communication activities across Europe, Australia and Brazil

    • Key achievementsNew UK website launched early July 2017, new France website launched in October 2017
    Created, produced and launched the 'Meet Cerner UK' campaign, introducing 5 UK employees with clinical and patient experiences
    Led the European communications and social media activities for Cerner Health Conference, attended by more than 14,000 people, and Cerner European Collaboration Forum, attended by more than 400 people
    Created and developed internal standard operating procedures for the European marketing team which helped streamline the PR processes involving the Executive level and the legal team
    Managed FTEs based in the UK and France

Communications Manager

Cerner Corporation
August 2014 to December 2016
Full-time
London
United Kingdom
  • After a few years in project management positions, and with my previous experiences on Communications and event planning projects, I was offered the Communications Manager role at Cerner and led the Communications strategy and all related activities for the UK.

    • Key responsibilities
    Created and implemented the external and internal Communications strategy for Cerner UK
    Day-to-day management of key social media channels and blog in the UK Handled press inquiries and write press releases, briefing documents, produce videos, press statements and features
    Monitoring of press coverage and industry news
    Supported European communications and PR activitiesWorked daily with Europe senior management and C-level

    • Key achievements
    Increased @CernerUK's number of followers by 100% within 12 months and launched @CernerUK Instagram in July 2016
    Led on internal communication activities to increase employees’ engagement across Europe using 'Best Companies' survey results
    Launched Cerner UK blog in May 2015, created and curated SEO-friendly content Increased positive media coverage by 53% within 14 months
    Part of Cerner's Siemens Health Services acquisition communications team - helped coordinate the Communications activities in Europe
  • I was given the opportunity to grow into a more senior role and to become a client's project manager. In this role, I oversaw the delivery of multiple Cerner solutions at specific clients' sites, on time and on budget.

    • Key responsibilities
    Involved in highly visible key decision-making meetings
    Coordinated management of departments project progress against the overall client’s project plan
    Key point of contact for all contracts’ terms and conditions
    Determined staffing and forecasted hours aligned with budgets and financial requirements

    • Key achievements
    Raised major issues at the executive level and coordinated resolutions and due dates
    Managed client events, prepared agendas and support materials, secured rooms and organised catering
    Created financial reports for executives to improve the resources management and increase revenues
    Clients included Oxford University Hospital and Wirral Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
  • I joined Cerner as a young graduate in the Delivery Consultant role where I was in charge of client relationships and project managed the delivery of the surgical solution.

    • Key responsibilities
    Communicated effectively status updates and presented functionalities during client events
    Designed Cerner surgery solution based on the client’s requirements
    Valued clients’ goals and objectives and offered recommendations based on best practices

    • Key achievements
    Provided end-user support and training to surgeons, nursing staff, administration and IT staff
    Part of the internal newsletter editorial team sent to all the UK associates
    Implemented projects with British and French clients including Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, CHU of Tours and Oxford University Hospital
  • Facilitate events including business conferences, concerts, sport events
  • Welcomed and direct guests, waiter, manage cloakrooms
  • Clients: GDF Suez, Dark Dog, Deloitte, Zénith Strasbourg, Racing Club Strasbourg, Kronenbourg
  • Created marketing material for the French market (brochure, screensaver, videos, press release)
  • Developed and facilitated the Global Awareness training program for Cerner associates
  • Assisted the global team with administrative, client support and managing tasks
  • Elaborated a pricing study of the French market
  • Organized the 58th ESSCA’s Gala, which will welcome 2000 people - one the biggest sit-down dinner in France
  • Raised €170,000 to fund the organization
  • Edited the ESSCA yearbook (1200 sold) and textbooks (800 sold)
  • Managed the auditions, the rehearsals and the talent show with 40 artists and 6 technicians
  • Created a communication plan
  • Targeted different audiences (students, bloggers...)
  • Developed prototypes of the communication tools chosen
  • Facilitated over 15 events including business conferences, galas, movie previews
  • Welcomed and directed guests, managed cloakrooms
  • Worked in prestigious venues in Paris such as Le Louvre, Opéra Bastille, Jardins de Paris, Théâtre Marigny
  • Acting
  • Coordinated 10 shows and rehearsals with 20 actors attending by around 150 people
  • Put together student parties in nightclubs, attended by around 1000 people
  • Organized careers expo involving 15 companies
  • Organized a concert at The Olympia attended by 2000 people
  • Implemented a schedule for 20 artists including Francis Cabrel and Emmanuel Moire
  • Managed pre and postproduction administration of animated movies
  • Promoted movies to various Festivals and media
  • Creation of communication supports (brochures, movie description...)
  • Organized promotional and Public Relations events (cocktails, lunches, opening days, trade shows)
  • Managed readers and employees contests
  • External Communications
    Advanced
  • Internal Communications
    Advanced
  • Digital Communications
    Advanced
  • Digital Content Creation
    Expert
  • Social Media management
    Advanced
  • Public Relations
    Advanced
  • Media Relations
    Advanced
  • Communications Campaign Management
    Expert
  • Event Planning
    Advanced
  • Resources Management
    Advanced
  • Client Relationship
    Expert
  • Consultancy
    Expert
  • PRINCE 2
    Expert
  • Good command of PC and Mac
    Expert
  • MS Pack Office
    Expert
  • Prezi
    Expert
  • iMovie
    Expert
  • Wordpress
    Expert
  • French - native language
    Expert
  • English - fluent
    Expert

MSc - MSM

ESSCA (Angers, France)

September 2005 to July 2010
Master of Management - Marketing and Communication
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Exchange program

Truman State University (MO, USA)

August 2008 to May 2009
Year in exchange program with a double major in Business Administration and Communication

Baccalauréat with honors

Gymnase Jean Sturm (Strasbourg, France)

September 2001 to June 2005
Science Major
Optional specialty: Cinema and media - study of cinema history and movie making for 4 years