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Hi, I’m Nicole Elizabeth Santon, a Marketing and Communications Specialist with over 15 years of experience driving PR, brand strategy and integrated marketing across the Middle East and the UK.
I excel at developing strategic communications plans for B2B and B2C audiences in health and wellness, lifestyle, and retail, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where multi-project coordination and media partnerships are key to success.
Experience Level
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Account Manager at TishTash PR Agency
November 30, 2023 - September 22, 2025Supported 10 health and wellness clients (including Privilee); drafted and issued press releases, event invites, weekly social media posts with CTA, influencer sourcing and directing, and media relations.
Communications Manager at Memac Ogilvy – Global (WPP) PR Agency
November 1, 2023 - PresentLeading PR initiatives and media partnerships for the Saadiyat Cultural District rebranding in Abu Dhabi; coordinated with 6 markets; managed large-scale ad partnerships and a 20-person journalist FAM trip across UK, Japan, Brazil, China and Nigeria.
PR Communications Manager at Aurora Advertising Agency
April 30, 2023 - September 22, 2025Managed a portfolio of 6 clients across F&B, healthcare, tech and engineering; built client/media relationships, created pitch decks, and led a team of junior account executives.
PR & Marketing Manager at Dubai Holding Group
November 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Overseeing PR, marketing, event and advertising for five fashion and lifestyle brands across GCC (ZARA, ZARA HOME, Stradivarius, Sfera, women’secret); developed annual marketing strategies and budgets; launched e-commerce platforms; managed CRM communications to 100,000 contacts; events and influencer partnerships; mall management relationships across 20 UAE malls; appointed external PR agencies.
Social Media Specialist at DHL Express MENA
November 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Implemented and monitored social media presence across the Saudi region; monthly reporting to senior management; strategic analysis to grow Twitter; customer responses on Twitter and IG.
PR & Marketing Manager at Dubai Holding Group & AlShamshi Holdings
December 1, 2011 - September 22, 2025Overseeing PR, marketing, event and advertising requirements for 10 fashion and lifestyle brands across the GCC; ambassador for each brand; maximized press coverage; planned in-store events and fashion shows; quarterly presentations to brand heads across Europe.
Corporate Communications Manager at Heartlands Hospital Trust, UK
May 1, 2007 - September 22, 2025Managed internal and external communications for four major hospitals; liaised with local/regional press; doubled positive press coverage from 30 to 150 pieces per month; drafted statements; collaborated with consultants and surgeons to promote new medical treatments; editor of a monthly GP e-newsletter; contributed to hospital website.
PR & Marketing Assistant at The Public, Arts Organisation - UK
December 1, 2005 - September 22, 2025Drafted press releases; monitored media coverage; supported proactive/reactive PR; facilitated building site visits (art gallery concept) and internal/external company events.
Education
BA (Hons) Journalism and Sociology at Salford University
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2003A-Levels at Cadbury Sixth Form College, Birmingham, UK
September 1, 1997 - June 1, 1999GCSEs at St Paul’s School for Girls, Birmingham, UK
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1999Qualifications
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Experience Level
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