Postgraduate Diploma - Global Health Policy
University of Tokyo
01.2021 - 01.2022
Catherine Laverty
Communications, Advocacy & Policy
Lausanne,VD
Timeline
Director of Communications & Policy
Global Self-Care Federation
01.2019 - Current
Head of Communications
Alcon
09.2017 - 01.2019
Communications & Advocacy Manager
International Osteoporosis Foundation
02.2016 - 09.2017
PR Account Director (Healthcare)
Weber Shandwick
02.2015 - 02.2016
MBA - Master of Business Administration
The Open University
02.2013 - 02.2016
Marketing Communications Manager, EMEA
ADM
03.2011 - 03.2015
Senior Marcom Specialist
Medtronic
12.2005 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - French And English Literature
The University of Manchester
09.1999 - 07.2002
Work History
Director of Communications & Policy
Global Self-Care Federation
01.2019 - Current
Head of Communications
Alcon
09.2017 - 01.2019
Communications & Advocacy Manager
International Osteoporosis Foundation
02.2016 - 09.2017
PR Account Director (Healthcare)
Weber Shandwick
02.2015 - 02.2016
Marketing Communications Manager, EMEA
ADM
03.2011 - 03.2015
Senior Marcom Specialist
Medtronic
12.2005 - 03.2011
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French And English Literature
The University of Manchester
Manchester 09.1999 - 07.2002
MBA - Master of Business Administration
The Open University
United Kingdom 02.2013 - 02.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Global Health Policy
University of Tokyo
Tokyo 01.2021 - 01.2022
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceWork from home optionCareer advancementCompany CultureSkills
Marketing Communications
Media Relations
Speech Writing
Digital Media & Community Management
Brand Management and Messaging
Communications Strategy
Public Affairs
Advocacy
Policy
Stakeholder Management
Public Relations
Social Media Strategy
Crisis Management
Internal Communications
Multimedia Storytelling
Team Leadership
Creative Thinking
Active Listening
Adaptability and Flexibility
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Summary
Experienced communications and advocacy professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, known for thriving in dynamic environments and driving impactful initiatives. Recognized for leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Certification
Certified to teach English in a foreign language (TOEFL certified)
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Software
Microsoft Office & Google Suite
Design & Multimedia: Canva, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign
Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, X
Content Management Systems: Wordpress, Drupal
Digital Marketing: SEO, SEM, Google Analytics
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