Julia Orban

Julia Orban Lausanne, Switzerland •-• - • LinkedIn Creative and analytical Marketing & Communications specialist with 5 years of experience across a B2C multinational, a fast-paced B2B scale-up, and United Nations agencies. As an ENFP Campaigner, I bring energy, empathy, and big-picture thinking to every project. Proactive, hands-on, reliable, and always with a smile, I’m excited to help your team grow its impact in a way that feels both strategic and authentic. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNICEF Communications Lead (Product Innovation Centre) • • • • Led the yearly editorial strategy and execution for 30+ innovation products that boosted donor funding and country adoption. Produced multimedia content incl. videos, articles, infographics, transforming complex innovations into engaging stories that drive impact. Developed human-centered storytelling campaigns that got amplified by UNICEF’s global channels reaching 150M+ audience. Led rebranding initiatives of the Product Innovation Centre that strengthened UNICEF’s positioning as a thought leader in innovation. Bcomp (Fast-growing Swiss cleantech scale-up, leader in sustainable composites) Marketing Analyst • • • • Brussels, Belgium January 2020 – December 2020 Led the campaign for Dove’s first natural range, coordinating cross-functional teams and agencies from briefing to execution. Developed impactful Point of Sale (POS) assets and creative activations that boosted in-store visibility for Dove’s product launch. Analyzed deodorant sales (including Dove, Axe, Rexona) that refined price, pack sizes & sales channels strategies to boost portfolio revenue. ITU (United Nations specialized agency for global ICT standards and policies) Junior Social Media & Communications Officer (EQUALS’ Global Partnership for Digital Gender Equality) • • • Fribourg, Switzerland March 2021 – December 2022 Optimized data collection & design of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, contributing to a successful Series B funding round. Developed the company’s first quarterly sales reports which informed strategic decisions to discontinue the original product line in the ski market. Conducted in-depth competitor analysis and market research that drove market entry strategies and optimized product pricing. Promoted Bcomp’s sustainability innovations as a speaker at an international conference within my first 6 months, securing 20 prospect meetings. Unilever Junior Brand Manager (Personal Care Brands) • • • Copenhagen, Denmark/Remote February 2023 – Present Geneva, Switzerland June 2018 – October 2018 Grew the online community and brand presence, increasing Twitter following by 50% and developing a social media strategy based on successes. Initiated a collaboration with 5 influencers to promote the annual “EQUALSinTech Awards”, increasing the number of project nominations. Designed engaging digital assets (e.g. Twitter cards, event invitation) that improved brand identity and boosted online engagement. EDUCATION Barcelona School of Economics Master of Science: Specialized Economic Analysis in Development Barcelona, Spain- McGill University Bachelor of Arts: Economics (Major), International Development Studies (Minor). GPA 3.4/4 Montreal, Canada- University of New South Wales Study abroad program with McGill University in UNSW’s Business & Management School Sydney, Australia 2017 Collège du Léman International School Geneva, Switzerland International Baccalaureate (IB) Bilingual Diploma (English/French- • Honors Roll (Dec. 2013); High Honors Roll (Apr. 2014); Graduation Award 'Most improvement'; Final Grade: 38/45 SKILLS & INTERESTS • Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Canva, Tableau, SAP Cloud Analytics, Google Analytics • Language: English (Fluent), French (Native), Dutch (Native), Spanish (Basic) • Interests: Avid traveler, daily yoga, new challenges (ran my 1st half marathon), channeling my creativity (analog photography, painting, ukulele)