Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Diána Csizmadia

Diána Csizmadia

Budapest,Hungary

Summary

Accomplished, creative, hard-working business manager with over 20 years of experience within media industry. Results-driven Chief Operating Officer drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality. Proven leadership qualities in empowering teams, experienced in managing demanding client relationships, skilled in integrated media strategy, new business management, agile team development. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Driven by a strong vision of a new approach of stakeholder engagement takes collaboration to a new level.

Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands with an inherent passion to succeed and make a positive contribution to the organization.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Universal McCann (UM)
09.2021 - 04.2023

Part of Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG), and is one of the "Big Four" global marketing communication holding companies.

Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of IPG, manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks Universal McCann (UM), Initiative and BPN and through its award-winning specialty business units Reprise, MAGNA, Orion, Rapport, Healix and the IPG Media Lab.

  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for team of 17. NPS among colleagues were in all measured waves were between +42 and +66.
  • Applied performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Evaluated product or service by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration. E.g. as new initiatives introduced: co-departments knowledge sharing program
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Monitored and analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for organizational stability, growth and competitiveness.
  • Managed crisis response to minimize potential negative impacts on company. Initiated management level program to prepare and flexibly handle volatile circumstances
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Increased client satisfaction (TRR score of 9.1 vs industry average of 7.1) in global program and both in locally created and implemented

Member of the Board

Chief Operating Officer

Initiative Media
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals
  • Responsible for the operation of Client Service Team of 13, including SRS responsibility, streamlining organization design, improving service development and building high level Client Relations.
  • Development of work-flow with co-departments
  • Full Scale Pitch Management
  • Managing network relations

Member of Board

Account Manager Team Lead

Universal McCann (UM)
02.2017 - 08.2020

Group Head of a team of four, leading client advise, overseeing the daily client management, creating strategies, and advocating innovation.
Key Clients: Teva, About You, Cofidis, Dr Oetker, J&J, Intersnack (previously: L'oreal)
Local Project Lead of UM's Better World philatropic initiative, Impact Day
#UMBETTERWORLD #UMIMPACTDAY

  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

Regional Coordinator - CEE, HR, PR & Comms

Mediabrands
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for regional pitches; harmonizing work of CEE countries,
  • Coordinated and directed public relations activities to align with corporate strategic goals
  • Wrote content for press releases, website and social media campaigns
  • Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness
  • Organized trainings on outcome of internal employee survey

Head of BPN

BPN
01.2013 - 11.2014
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.

  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Represented company in local and international meetings, conferences.

Member of Board

Media Planner & Buyer - Client Service Group Manag

BPN
08.2001 - 12.2012

Education

Master of Science - Sociology

Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, Budapest
05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Degree of Communication And Media Studies, PR 

Kodolányi János College, Székesfehérvár
06.2000

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Operational Oversight
  • Attention to Quality
  • People and Culture / Motivation, Employee Development
  • Leadership
  • Client Management
  • Pitch Management
  • Integrated Strategical Approach
  • Portfolio Management
  • Corporate, PR, Internal Comm
  • Innovation & Business Development
  • Organization Development

Certification


  • Management Blueprint - Mediabrands International Training - 2021-2022
  • Pitch Academy - Mediabrands International Training - 2020
  • A Series of Management Skills Trainings, including: Hybrid Working, Feedbacking Culture, Communication, Presentation, Project Management
  • Google Ads / Basics 2021
  • Facebook Blueprint - 2017

Accomplishments

Award Wins:

  • 1 CANNES SILVER LION
  • 1 Effie Award Platina
  • 3 Effie Award Gold
  • 2 Effie Award Silver
  • 1 Effie Award Bronze

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer - Universal McCann (UM)
09.2021 - 04.2023
Chief Operating Officer - Initiative Media
08.2020 - 12.2021
Account Manager Team Lead - Universal McCann (UM)
02.2017 - 08.2020
Regional Coordinator - CEE, HR, PR & Comms - Mediabrands
08.2016 - 08.2020
Head of BPN - BPN
01.2013 - 11.2014
Media Planner & Buyer - Client Service Group Manag - BPN
08.2001 - 12.2012
Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem - Master of Science, Sociology
Kodolányi János College - Bachelor of Arts, Degree of Communication And Media Studies, PR 
Diána Csizmadia