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Aleksandra Pickering Coaching

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Accredited Personal & Entrepreneurial Performance Coach

Greedy Greens

Co-Founder

1440 Media Consulting

Media Consultant

New York University

How to take any writing to a whole new realm with only the writer’s words and the reader’s imagination? Nothing quickens the pulse like a good mystery, which is why millions of readers surrender themselves to the page-turning exploits. Fiction takes us through the “looking-glass” into a world that’s a curious mixture of real and made-up. Invoking an image in the reader’s mind and letting him escape into an entertaining page-turner, I chased a lifelong dream to write riveting mysteries and continued my education of fiction craft in New York City. I’ve learnt how to take any facet of writing to amazing heights, how to create tension/conflict, how to capture readers and write meaningful dialogue that sounds lifelike. I’ve tested conjuring ideas, shook things up, by means of an interesting detail I followed a bright imagination in order to capture readers and produce memorable manuscripts. Besides carefully constructing each line to resonate with characterisation and meaning, editing skills and the ability to seek/face criticism allowed me to become an insightful editor and strengthen my work. 
Other transferable skills: 
•	The ability to write well and communicate effectively is a business skill, which reaps rewards when cultivated and which many of the most influential CEOs possess 
•	Working well with others (I exchanged manuscripts with 30+ writers monthly), being reliable and dependable.
•	Reasoning, problem solving, decision-making 
•	Strong research and analytical skills, information processing and idea generation. 
•	Organisational skills: handling multiple projects simultaneously, the ability to meet strict deadlines, effective management and prioritisation of workload, tasks and time. 
•	A willingness to learn new skills/learning as a lifelong skill. 
•	Persistence, determination and desire to succeed enveloped in a proactive approach.

Writer, Creative Writing Program

ArtBridge Houston

I dedicated four hours a week to creating art with homeless children, which broadened my exposure and added depth to my life. Giving back to the community not only enabled me to affirm and explore my own passions, but most importantly allowed me to expand my professional network while increasing a wide range of industry-related skills: 
•	The ability to work in a team.
•	The ability to plan and prioritise work.
•	Problem solving/adaptability.
•	Time management.
•	Leadership.
•	Report writing skills as well as interpersonal communication (clients/stakeholders) skills.

Non-profit organisation providing high-quality expressive arts programmes to homeless children within a supportive and creative environment.

An Art Program for Homeless Children Volunteer

Lydia Baehr Public Relations

Houston-based Public Relations firm specialising in Traditional Media as well as New Media services for clients including The Museum and Theatre Districts (print, digital, radio, TV).

•	I worked closely with the Principal (established own PR firm in 2006 with five plus years industry experience and strong community connections) and directly with a variety of clients formulating, then delivering marketing & public relations strategies in order to meet the organisations’ goals and engage audiences to deliver high quality work within strategy, budget, and deadlines.
•	Identified, created and executed opportunities to connect community key opinion leaders and influencers with the media. Drove ideation, creation and production of events, collateral materials and new digital interactions that can engage consumers and drive conversations.
•	Ensuring consistent application of brand identity and messaging across PR channels, built long-term relationship with key stakeholders – media, government and businesses, to drive proactive campaigns.

Public Relations & Marketing for The Museum & Theatre Districts

Newsdesk Media Ltd

Global media services organisation based in London and Washington DC specialising in the production of high-impact publications, including G8, G20 titles, distributed worldwide in support of the annual G8, G20 summits.

•	We collaborated with governments, prestigious public and private sector organisations as well as corporate clients in order to deliver a highly successful partnership publishing model.  
•	I developed new business from scratch across a portfolio of high-calibre titles where compelling editorial, intertwined with eye-catching design, met targeted distribution. I increased revenue by 20%.
•	I identified new business opportunities (B2B, B2C), managed public relations agencies and presented pitches for titles effectively reaching and influencing some of the most powerful decision makers worldwide.

Senior Sales Consultant

Mediaplanet

World’s leading and Europe’s largest publishing house of focused, special interest content in print, online, digital as well as broadcast; Present in 16 countries across Europe, USA and Asia with over 300 employees, annual turnover of €50 million and growing.

•	I project managed national campaign and publication (inception to completion) of numerous supplements within The Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian newspapers (UK mainland). Prior to creating marketing materials, I researched and identified market trends, developed the report’s subject matter and generated enough interest through publicity camapaigns to then solely cover production cost, securing advertising/sponsorship revenue. , 
•	I was not only recruited by the start-up team and hold the record sales for the 5-year existence of the UK office, but I also had the pleasure of working closely with Mediaplanet’s founder, Richard Båge (currently a Swedish Shark Tank judge), whose brand development/business teachings remain invaluable to me.  
•	Having generated record average sales of £45,000 - £50,000 per report (including Corporate Social Responsibilty, Business Process Outsourcing), I have developed strong relationships with international corporations such as CapGemini, Exxon Mobil, Coca Cola resulting in multiple business sales. I maintained relationships and regular communications with businesses, trade associations, PR, marketing departments, media.

Project Manager and Publisher

The Polish Times

Weekly magazine published and distributed in London, UK; Founded on the no-fee-access principle and thereupon funded through advertising/sponsorship revenues, a European news source (politics, education, healthcare) for the local community in London since 2001. 

•	I increased sales by 33% and, due to outstanding performance, held various positions as the office grew rapidly in its fourth year of existence. My new client portfolio included first-time contracts with UK/International blue chip brands e.g. Lloyds TSB, O2, Skype through which we established a new communication strategy, strengthening the title’s market position and customer engagement.
•	I built, developed and maintained relationships, concentrating my communications efforts on product marketing while increasing brand awareness through demand.
•	I became the top seller in terms of revenue generation and sales growth in 2006: I presented business pitches to clients and negotiated contracts for a variety of products.

Sales And Marketing Specialist

A SPECIAL EFFECT WITHOUT A STORY IS A PRETTY BORING THING.

Once upon a time, an entire generation of talented individuals wore one hat exclusively and prospered until retirement. Today’s workplace is undergoing a revolution. 

In the context of an economy that is changing rapidly, entrepreneurial spirit is in demand. Against this backdrop, wannabes stand out from the crowd, possessing the courage to deconstruct own skillsets in order to pave our career paths, and consequently do our best work while serving others. I have embraced this change.

Proud of my own mixed background across two continents, I have worn many hats throughout my career: an experienced researcher, planner, content creator, publisher, project manager and creative. In the fields of marketing, publishing and PR communications, I have an innate ability to adapt. Working closely with CEOs, principals, entrepreneurs and decision makers across different teams, projects, environments and countries allowed me to apply lateral thinking to problem solving, which transformed me into a resilience champion.

My Superpowers: 
•	Resilience
•	Enthusiasm and curiosity
•	Resourcefulness, attention to detail and a self-starter mindset
•	Customer focus
•	Energizer bunny’s drive for results
•	Interpersonal savvy 
•	Verbal and written communications
•	Negotiation
•	Treating the janitor with the same respect as the CEO

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