Matthew Shoesmith

Creative Content Specialist for Marketing, Communications & PR

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Creative communications and marketing professional with experience of B2B and B2C markets. Proven record of developing and managing outstanding concepts and campaigns. Strong affinity for online media. Narrative storytelling expert. English native speaker, fluent in German.

Experience

  • Creative Content Specialist for Marketing, Communications & PR at Revelation
    Feb 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 5 mos

    - Outstanding English-language copywriting and editorial skills. - Developing and managing high-impact concepts and campaigns for marketing, communications and PR. - Specialization in narrative storytelling for complex technologies, industrial applications and corporate topics. - Experience of B2B and B2C markets, expert knowledge of corporate sustainability / CSR. - Digital native mindset and strong affinity for online media.

  • Henkel (Düsseldorf und Umgebung, Deutschland)
    • Global Sustainability Communications Manager
      May 2016 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Global communications lead for CSR / sustainability. - Developing a strategic plan for all internal and external communications about this key business topic. - Creating inspirational communications and PR content about sustainable B2B technologies and B2C products for print, online and social media channels. - Engaging international stakeholders on key topics including: Palm (kernel) oil, sustainable supply chains, human rights, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the circular economy. - Non-financial reporting (annual sustainability report, including GRI G4 index). - Responsible for CDP responses (Climate, Water, Forests, Supply Chain).

    • Global Communications Manager
      Jul 2013 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      - Writing outstanding content about B2B technologies for print, online and social media channels. - Developing effective communications campaigns for key strategic change initiatives. - Creating a set of key messages for all internal and external communications.

  • International Editor at Beecken's Agentur für Unternehmens-Kommunikation GmbH
    Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Creating memorable copy for international audiences, often working based on briefings or input materials in German. - Channels included: Press releases, websites, sustainability reports, financial reports, marketing material, advertorials, employee magazines, intranet news channels, internal and external social media platforms, scripts for videos and speeches.

  • Freelance English Language Trainer at University of Heidelberg / F+U Academy of Languages
    Feb 2009 - Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    - Teaching English for business, foreign language secretaries and IELTS candidates. - Creating, correcting and grading state-recognized examinations.

  • Recruitment Consultant at HUXLEY ASSOCIATES GLOBAL LIMITED
    Jun 2008 - Jan 2009 · 8 mos

    - Generating eye-catching, memorable marketing content for digital platforms. - Specialization in Safety, Health & Environment professionals for industrial markets.