Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
Work Ethic
Websites
Apps
References
Timeline
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Johnny Ainsworth

Johnny Ainsworth

Geneva

Summary

Dynamic Communications Project Manager with a proven track record at EASL and IRU, excelling in branding, design and project management. Spearheaded major brand refreshes and digital enhancements, achieving over 100k chf in savings at multiple companies. Known for innovative content creation and strategic thinking, with a knack for engaging storytelling and efficient process optimization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications Project Manager

EASL
Geneva
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Created visual identites & assets for 2 flagship congresses
  • Created the visual identity for World Liver Day
  • Lead brand refresh (architecture, guidelines, templates)
  • Created the website for easlcongress.eu (2023 edition)
  • Improved UX design for multiple digital platforms
  • Over 100k chf in budget savings

Corporate Communications & Brand Manager

IRU
Geneva
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Rebranded entire organisation (brand platform and assets)
  • Developed new library of 10+ corporate videos
  • Refreshed website (content, UX, mobile-first, 6 languages)
  • Over 165k chf in budget savings

Project Manager

IRU
Geneva
01.2015 - 06.2018

Communications Assistant

IRU
Geneva
10.2011 - 12.2014

Communications Assistant & Graphic Designer

World YMCA
Geneva
02.2008 - 03.2011
  • Refreshed design & layout of quarterly magazine
  • Shortened editorial production process by 2 weeks
  • Produced in-house corporate videos
  • Created designs & videos for 2010 World Summit
  • Over 60k chf in budget savings

English & IT Teacher

Sight & Sound
Geneva
02.2004 - 02.2008
  • 95% prolongation of students beyond original timeframe
  • Developed new training courses (Photoshop & video editing)

Education

Certificate - UI / UX Design

CAD School
Geneva, CH
03-2024

Brand Masterclass - Branding

The Chartered Institute of Marketing
London, UK
01-2018

Certificate - 10th Social Media Conference

Quadriga University
Berlin, Germany
09-2017

Certificate - Effective Communication Skills & Time Management

IATA
Geneva, CH
11-2015

Diplôme Avancé - French

Centre Universitaire Et Pédagogique Du Salève
Collonges-sous-Salève, FR
06-2009

Certificate - FSEA (Double-module 1)

Université Ouvrière De Genève
Geneva, CH
03-2007

Bachelor of Arts - International Communication & French

Pacific Union College
California, USA
06-2001

Skills

  • Branding
  • Content Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Photography
  • Project Management
  • Strategy
  • UX / UI Design
  • Video Production
  • Web Design
  • Writing

Certification

Certified Communications Professional, Communications Certification Board, 06/15/21

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Reading
  • Chess
  • Movies

Languages

English
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Work Ethic

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Proactive
  • Team work
  • Warm personality

Apps

  • Asana
  • ChatGPT
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Figma
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Lightroom
  • Mailchimp
  • Microsoft Office & Teams
  • Midjourney
  • Miro
  • Notion
  • Photoshop
  • Podcasts
  • Premiere Pro
  • Social networks (LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube)
  • Trello
  • Wordpress

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Communications Project Manager

EASL
01.2019 - 12.2023

Corporate Communications & Brand Manager

IRU
06.2016 - 06.2018

Project Manager

IRU
01.2015 - 06.2018

Communications Assistant

IRU
10.2011 - 12.2014

Communications Assistant & Graphic Designer

World YMCA
02.2008 - 03.2011

English & IT Teacher

Sight & Sound
02.2004 - 02.2008

Certificate - UI / UX Design

CAD School

Brand Masterclass - Branding

The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Certificate - 10th Social Media Conference

Quadriga University

Certificate - Effective Communication Skills & Time Management

IATA

Diplôme Avancé - French

Centre Universitaire Et Pédagogique Du Salève

Certificate - FSEA (Double-module 1)

Université Ouvrière De Genève

Bachelor of Arts - International Communication & French

Pacific Union College
Johnny Ainsworth