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Orlaith Cruise

Orlaith Cruise

Summary

I am a confident, passionate and dedicated individual with over 10 years

marketing and advertising experience.


I have experience leading projects focused on Employer Branding,

working closely with HR Directors, Recruitment, and Employer Brand

Managers to attract and retain top talent. I have also previously

contributed several EB focused blog articles to hrheadquarters.ie which

are linked on the left.


I am passionate about great brands and even better creative, and thrive

when working in a collaborate creative environment.


For more detail please reach out, or visit my LinkedIn profile.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6041
6041
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Creative Operations Manager

Media.Monks
Dublin
04.2021 - 02.2025
  • Running and management of creative studio
  • Brief intake and resource allocation
  • Overseeing creative projects, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met with precision
  • Budget management
  • Managing urgent client requests using creative problem solving
  • Streamlined workflows, enhancing efficiency within the creative department.
  • Built strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental projects whilst maintaining clear communication channels.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively under pressure, meeting strict deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Sourced freelance creatives for project-specific requirements, building a strong network of professionals.

Associate Account Director

Media.Monks (formerly Firewood Marketing)
Dublin
02.2019 - 04.2021
  • LinkedIn Learning Solutions (Customer), LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Google - Think With Google, Salesforce.org & Salesforce Higher Ed
  • Main client POC on all accounts
  • Brief intake and response to briefs
  • Creative project management managing design, copywriting and editing/animation teams
  • Timeline development and budget management.
  • Advised on marketing strategy with strong industry knowledge.
  • Monitored and reported on competitor and customer activity, industry trends and market developments to inform sales and marketing strategy.

Senior Account Manager - Employer Branding

Atomic DNA
Dublin
04.2015 - 02.2019
  • Clients included: EY, Bank of Ireland, Salesforce, Grant Thornton, City Jet
  • Creating effective and impactful recruitment campaigns
  • Running focus groups to establish employee sentiment and establish next steps
  • Working with HR teams to develop their EVPs and internal comms strategies.

Education

Certification in Online Marketing & Digital Strategy - Online Marketing & Digital Strategy

Griffith College
Dublin
05.2017

Master of Science (M.S.) in Marketing -

Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin
10.2014

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Drama -

Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin
06.2008

Skills

  • Client Relationship Management
  • Creative Team Management
  • Project Management
  • Brand Management
  • Campaign Management & Execution
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Data Analytics
  • Budgeting Management
  • Brand-building Strategies
  • Shoot Production & Management
  • Cross-Functional collaboration
  • Industry analysis
  • Market research
  • New business acquisition

References

References available upon request


For work experience prior to 2015, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

Timeline

Creative Operations Manager

Media.Monks
04.2021 - 02.2025

Associate Account Director

Media.Monks (formerly Firewood Marketing)
02.2019 - 04.2021

Senior Account Manager - Employer Branding

Atomic DNA
04.2015 - 02.2019

Certification in Online Marketing & Digital Strategy - Online Marketing & Digital Strategy

Griffith College

Master of Science (M.S.) in Marketing -

Dublin Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Drama -

Dublin Institute of Technology
Orlaith Cruise