I'm a versatile Project Director with over 10 years of experience delivering innovative campaigns and interactive projects across high-profile brands in the advertising industry. Known for my creativity, organisational skills, and attention to detail, I thrive in fast-paced environments where I balance enthusiasm with a firm commitment to delivering projects on time and to the highest standards. I pride myself on building strong relationships with teams and clients, ensuring a collaborative approach that drives success across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Joanna Charalambous

I'm a versatile Project Director with over 10 years of experience delivering innovative campaigns and interactive projects across high-profile brands in the advertising industry. Known for my creativity, organisational skills, and attention to detail, I thrive in fast-paced environments where I balance enthusiasm with a firm commitment to delivering projects on time and to the highest standards. I pride myself on building strong relationships with teams and clients, ensuring a collaborative approach that drives success across all stages of the project lifecycle.

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I’m a versatile Project Director with over 10 years of experience delivering innovative campaigns and interactive projects across high-profile brands in the advertising industry. Known for my creativity, organisational skills, and attention to detail, I thrive in fast-paced environments where I balance enthusiasm with a firm commitment to delivering projects on time and to the highest standards.

I pride myself on building strong relationships with teams and clients, ensuring a collaborative approach that drives success across all stages of the project lifecycle.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist / Illustrator at Jo Charalambous
January 1, 2021 - Present
Independent artist creating and selling scarves, t-shirts, and prints; exhibits in galleries and markets; developing stockists across the UK, Greece, and Cyprus; focuses on storytelling through design.
Founder & Educator at Coffee Sketch Club
May 1, 2023 - Present
Founded a creative outlet for new parents on maternity leave, organizing casual sketching events and workshops; grew to include evening events and partnerships with local organisations; expanded to regional festivals and corporate events.
Project Director at Prodigious
February 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Led UK and global campaigns for Mondelēz brands; managed production processes from CGI and localisation to final asset delivery; collaborated with internal teams and agencies to ensure timely delivery and high creative standards.
Senior Producer at AnalogFolk
July 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Produced award-winning campaigns for clients like Meta and Canesten; worked on educational games with Roblox; delivered strategy-driven work for brands like Dole and Bayer.
Senior Project Manager at Wunderman Thompson – FL
May 1, 2021 - October 26, 2025
Coordinated content production for Microsoft; delivered long-form content, eBooks, and videos; oversaw virtual event production from scriptwriting to post-production.
Senior Project Manager at Ogilvy – FL
November 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Delivered Boots’ Christmas campaign across DOOH, OOH, print, and social assets.
Senior Project Manager at IMPERO
September 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Led fully integrated campaign including a TVC for London Northwestern Railway; reviewed and approved scopes and cost estimates.
Project Lead at We Are Social
February 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Led two waves of YouTube Music UK campaigns; managed 500+ placements across OOH/DOOH, cinema, digital, and social; included experiential and influencer elements.
Senior Producer at AMV BBDO
July 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Produced social and digital content for Bombay Sapphire, Mercedes-Benz, Mars, Galaxy, Walkers; supported ASDA pitch with digital and content strategy.
Senior Project Manager at IMPERO
March 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Produced digital, social content and OOH for Havana Rum and Beefeater Gin UK; oversaw social channels.
Senior Project Manager/Producer at We Are Social
December 1, 2017 - October 26, 2025
Led multiple high-profile campaigns including Adidas, Walkers, Visa, Lego, Samsung EU, Ballantines, Audi, LinkedIn, and Toyota; coordinated shoots, negotiated talent, and managed production.
Producer at Across the Pond
June 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025
Produced social content for Sally Hansen; managed pitches, incorporating video and photography; oversaw workflow in content department.
Project Manager at Spark44
April 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025
Produced interactive, geo-targeted display campaigns for Jaguar and Land Rover; liaised with external agencies and publishers; managed multi-language updates for global websites.
Digital Producer at VCCP
January 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025
Produced dynamic digital campaigns for clients including Hiscox, Which?, EasyJet, and Barratt Homes; streamlined campaign delivery and updates.
Project Manager at Holler
July 1, 2015 - October 26, 2025
Sole Project Manager for high-profile clients including Innocent Drinks, Mercedes-Benz UK, and Max Factor; led multi-language websites and award-winning social campaigns.
Producer at BIG | DB / Blink Productions
June 1, 2013 - October 26, 2025
Collaborated on complex digital projects; pitched, scoped, and ensured technical feasibility; produced web experiences and installations.
Creative Producer at Beattie McGuiness Bungay
April 1, 2013 - October 26, 2025
Delivered digital projects for First Choice, Corona, Thomson; managed creative process and digital solutions.
Account Manager at clickTag
August 1, 2012 - October 26, 2025
Managed campaigns for Virgin Money, Mini, and BT; oversaw dynamic campaigns and liaised with tech teams, publishers, and media agencies.
Executive Assistant at Pod Food
February 1, 2011 - October 26, 2025
Support to executive team; managed admin and coordination.
Account Executive at Nice Agency
March 1, 2010 - October 26, 2025
Assisted in account handling and campaign coordination.

Education

MA in Illustration at Falmouth University
May 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Certified Scrum Master at Scrum Alliance
November 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025
BA (Hons) Marketing at University of the West of England
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master
November 1, 2016 - October 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education