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Timea Takacs

Senior Public Relations And Social Media Manager
Budapest

Summary

Successful public relations professional with substantial experience developing and executing internal and external PR campaigns and social media programs. Skilled at creating positive relationships with media, stakeholders and clients. Strategic and committed to staying responsive and proactive in dealing with crises.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Public Relations and Social Media Manager

VMLY&R Hungary
Budapest
09.2021 - Current
    • Monitored online presence of clients' brands to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
    • Developed content such as promotional materials and posts for social media.
    • Increased customer engagement through social media.
    • Developed relationships with influencers to grow reach of company and create wider visibility.
    • Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
    • Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
    • Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
    • Fostered positive relationships with key business journalists in national and trade publications.
    • Led crisis communications and media relations activities in response to challenging situations.

Senior Public Relations Consultant

Freelancer
Budapest
09.2019 - 08.2021
    • Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
    • Reported on press coverage recaps to determine areas for improvement.
    • Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
    • Managed service projects from start to finish by finding partners, making detailed plans, and executive projects.

Communications Manager

Budapest Bank
Budapest
10.2016 - 09.2019
    • Assisted with media interviews, prepping guests.
    • Produced internal communications for customer experience projects.
    • Developed communications strategies for bank's business unit to drive forward progress in public relations.
    • Increased brand awareness through development and implementation of successful public relations campaigns.
    • Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
    • Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
    • Researched latest market trends and analyzed data to develop public relations strategies and tactics.

Senior Public Relations Manager, Account Director

Flow PR
Budapest
10.2008 - 09.2016
    • Oversaw team of 5 professionals handling clients mainly from financial sector (banks and insurance companies).
    • Directed client projects with eye for quality and customer needs.
    • Conducted market and public opinion research related to company's reputation and positioning among key stakeholder audiences.
    • Collaborated with media to encourage clients' brand and product coverage.
    • Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
    • Produced and distributed internal, external and crisis communications.
    • Coordinated press releases, press conferences and handled press inquiries for clients.
    • Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
    • Coordinated CSR activities.

Public Relations Manager

Heller Consulting
Budapest
05.2007 - 09.2008
    • Collaborated with media to encourage clients' coverage.
    • Wrote press materials and organized press events.

Public Relations Manager

CEU Reality Group
Budapest
05.2006 - 04.2008
  • Wrote press materials to media representatives.
  • Wrote and edited articles, web content, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Supported marketing and event management and integrated partnerships using public relations initiatives.

Public Relations Manager

Balusztrad Group
Budapest
05.2003 - 05.2006
  • Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
  • Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries for company.

Education

Online Marketing Tools, SEO, Advertising

Online Marketing Akademia (OMA)
Budapest
09.2017 - 2017.12

Journalism

Ringier Educations Center
Budapest
09.2002 - 2003.05

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Szeged
Szeged
09.1996 - 2001.06

Skills

Communication planning

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Interests

Marathon running, sports, theatre

Timeline

Senior Public Relations and Social Media Manager

VMLY&R Hungary
09.2021 - Current

Senior Public Relations Consultant

Freelancer
09.2019 - 08.2021

Online Marketing Tools, SEO, Advertising

Online Marketing Akademia (OMA)
09.2017 - 2017.12

Communications Manager

Budapest Bank
10.2016 - 09.2019

Senior Public Relations Manager, Account Director

Flow PR
10.2008 - 09.2016

Public Relations Manager

Heller Consulting
05.2007 - 09.2008

Public Relations Manager

CEU Reality Group
05.2006 - 04.2008

Public Relations Manager

Balusztrad Group
05.2003 - 05.2006

Journalism

Ringier Educations Center
09.2002 - 2003.05

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Szeged
09.1996 - 2001.06
Timea TakacsSenior Public Relations And Social Media Manager