Jenny McGowan
Project Management & Communications Professional
Salaire / Taux journalier
Paris, France
Mobilité : Paris
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
Bilingual public affairs & policy professional with 15+ years in diplomacy, strategic communications and business operations. Former British Embassy Political Officer and Chief of Staff with proven expertise in stakeholder management, regulatory engagement, and cross-cultural business development. Specialized in strategic communications, policy analysis, and operational excellence for international organizations.
Expérience de travail
Chief of Staff, operations manager
Direct Distribution
avr. 2018 - mai 2024
6 ans 2 mois
Paris Area, France
Managed an independent import and distribution company, overseeing strategic growth, stakeholder management, internal governance and operations. -Acted as trusted advisor to company leadership, delivering strategic analysis reports and translating external developments into actionable insight -Directed reorganisation of company roles and structures to optimize performance, accountability and compliance -Managed B2B partnership development and digital transformation to optimize sales -Supervised finance, logistics, and HR functions, ensuring resource optimization and operational efficiency, contributed to strategic business planning -Led internal and external communications, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.
Project manager : Communication, events and investor relations
FEDERATION DES INVESTISSEURS INDIVIDUELS ET DES CLUBS D'INVESTISSEMENT
juin 2014 - mars 2018
3 ans 10 mois
Paris Area, France
Led public affairs and communication initiatives, engaging with regulators, listed companies, and the media to promote transparency and shareholder rights. -Developed and managed public-facing engagement campaigns to increase financial literacy and participation -Coordinated strategic partnerships with regulators and corporates on investor-focused communication, produced newsletters, press releases, reports for diverse stakeholders -Organised large-scale investor events, facilitating networking between individual shareholders and high-growth businesses.
Event and translation coordinator
SteynWaters - Lifetime AdventuresFreelance
nov. 2012 - déc. 2014
2 ans 2 mois
Paris Area, France
Special event coordination for a seminar and activity weekend for 110 staff members in October 2014. -Managing logistics, activities, supply relationships in line with an evolving wish-list from the client -Ensuring key support materials were translated correctly
Political Officer, International Policy Section
British Embassy Paris
avr. 2008 - août 2012
4 ans 5 mois
Paris Area, France
Policy lead and political analysis on Former Soviet Union, Western Balkans, and OSCE dossiers. Supported the UK’s strategic objectives in Europe through stakeholder engagement, analysis, and diplomatic coordination. -Built trusted relationships with French government officials, think tanks, academics and private sector actors to drive policy alignment, lobbied and coordinated on joint priorities -Represented the Embassy at high-level meetings and official functions -Provided political reporting and policy briefings for UK ministers and senior diplomats -Media monitoring and analysis, implementing public diplomacy strategy
Formation
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle
Research Master of Arts
2016 - 2018
2 ans 2 mois
The University of London Institute in Paris
Bachelor of Arts - BA
2004 - 2007
2 ans 10 mois
King Henry VIII Comprehensive School, Abergavenny
A-levels
1995 - 2002
8 ans