Bruce Fennessy
Nickname: 'Bruza'
Oman based Marketing Consultant
Born
in Cape Town
South Africa
By starting at the bottom, life teaches us lessons which we can utilise to become who we are. The same can be applied to marketing your brand or company and this is where I come in. I take what you have and break it down to its lowest level, define bespoke strategies and set about implementing tasks to develop and build your brand to help grow your presence and boost your business.
Bruce Fennessy's Professional details
Current Position(s)
Marketing Consultant | Marketing and Communications | Port of Salalah
Muscat, Oman | 2011 - present
Consulting and Project Management
This is a marketing consultancy position, which is tasked based to ensure that a number of projects specifically assigned to me are completed. The tasks included a variety of requirements including conceptualisation and completion of the corporate and CSR videos, roll out of the corporate brochures in English and Arabic, Event management, media visibility, internal newsletters, socio economic impact study, port perspectives, internal and external communications and online visibility through development of a new website and constant updating of existing platforms.
Previous Position(s)
Snr Manager | Business development | Concept LLC
Muscat, Oman | 2010 - 2011
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Senior Management position within the field of advertising and design where I was responsible for overseeing customer relations team and designers from concept to implementation of all advertising campaigns and branding required by the client.
Snr Marketing Manager | Sales and Marketing | OITE
Muscat, Oman | 2008 - 2010
Consulting and Project Management
Responsible for the entire marketing division and staff of the group of companies reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing and the Managing Director.
Marketing:
I was responsible for overseeing the marketing of the group and events through all formats including radio adverts, newsletters, corporate videos, photography shoots, product placement, e-marketing, social media marketing, sms campaigns, flyers, e-mailers, online newsletters, pr, information booklets, websites, adverts and brochures. I oversaw all conceptualisation, design and production of all marketing material and peripherals required by the company.
Brand design and Management:
I was responsible for the re-branding of Intevents LLC including conceptualising and defining the brand and developing tag line strategy. I was responsible for the conceptualisation and implementation of M2O; an experiential marketing business focused on supplying the event management industry with bespoke marketing solutions, as well as being responsible for branding and development of M2O, including logo and tag line and brand management.
Achievements
Awards
Gold Oman Web Award | 2009
Website Design Consultancy Award for www.comexoman.com
Silver Oman Web Award | 2008
Website Design Consultancy Award for www.intevents.com
Bronze Oman Web Award | 2009
Website Design Consultancy Award for www.trans-oman.com
Silver Oman Web Award | 2009
Website Design Consultancy Award for www.sinbadclassic.com
Gold Oman Web Award | 2008
Website design award for consultancy on winning website, www.oite.com
media exposure
The Week Newspaper | 2009
Article / Editorial on my development of Junior Rugby in Oman
City 7 Television, Fujairah TV, Fujairah Sport, Oman TV | 2009
Various television interviews and coverage for tournaments
BA Inflight Magazine | 2009
Coverage of Sinbad Classic tournament
Gulf news, The National, Khaleej Times, Times of Oman, Muscat Daily, Oman Observer | 2009
Various Print media coverage for Fujairah Classic 2009
Dubai Eye 103.8 | 2009
Radio Media Exposure for Fujairah Classic
Academic Achievements
Other Achievements
Being a husband and father | 2011
Life's greatest joys!
Testimonials
Kutaiba Al Hatmy
"I have had the privilege of working with Bruce Fennessy for 4 years. I believe it is an honour to write a letter of recommendation for him. My relationship with him has been one of mutual professional respect along with friendship. My role of Corporate Communications Manager for the Port of Salalah has been the impetus for the relationship, but the partnership exists because of a deep level of respect and trust.
Over the years Bruce has been a vital part of the growth of the communications, sales and branding through a variety of roles as a vendor, agent and employee. Bruce first worked for us as an Event Manager for a US500K function and then worked several years as the manager of our primary advertising agency. Most recently Bruce has worked directly for the Port as a marketing consultant where he has worked and development such items as corporate videos, brochures, events, branding and sales. Throughout his working relationship with Port of Salalah his work has been of the highest level, original and innovative, helping us to be seen as a brand name and corporate leader in areas such as advertising, corporate social responsibility and helped improve our image internally and externally through items such as newsletters, presentations, press releases and press conferences. Bruce displays a humble joy in coming to work and witnessing the feedback that we get from parties for the quality of the work we do.
I have no reservations in strongly recommending Bruce Fennessy as a professional to any organisation. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information regarding Bruce.
" - 2011
James Latimer
"Really enjoyed working with Bruce in promoting some amazing adventure packages for Oman to the UK market. Professional, passionate, knowledgeable, and well-connected, Bruce was an invaluable ally and a pleasure to work with!" - 2009
Toney George Thomas
"Working with Bruce was not only a learning experience for me but also fun. On many occasions his valuable suggestions and mentorship proved advantageous to my career growth. Bruce was an excellent team leader with a motivated and dependable nature. His passion for marketing, sports and environment has on more than one occasion motivated me and I would recommend him to any firm seeking professionals to fill a Senior Executive Post or Partnership.” " - 2011
Ritchie Woodburne
"Bruce is an ambitious, hardworking and knowledgeable professional who consistently demonstrates wisdom and experience beyond his years. I have had the privilege and honour to work with Bruce on more than one occasion and continue to be inspired by the passion he brings to all that he does. I know I can always count on Bruce, I value his input and guidance, and I trust him with my life. I highly recommend him to any individual or business looking to grow from strength to strength." - 2011
