Clive Cusens
Community Lead
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 1 monthMalta
Community Lead
Soul Atlas
- Leading the Community Department across all channels (Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Discord)
- Designed and executed audience growth strategies ahead of a major crowdfunding launch
- Designed and executed a structured communication strategy to elevate brand awareness
- Created engaging content across multiple platforms to drive community engagement
Jan 2023 - Sep 2024
1 year 9 monthsCyprus
Senior Communications Advisor
Climate & Company gGmbH
- Designed and implemented communication strategies on sustainability policy at EU level
- Secured international media coverage in the Financial Times, Politico, and sector-specific outlets
- Managed multi-channel digital campaigns that grew engagement by 300%
- Coordinated PR for international events, including UN and G20-level conferences
Mar 2020 - Jan 2023
2 years 11 monthsCyprus
Community Lead
Innovators Club
- Built and scaled an international community across 26 countries, fostering high engagement through incentives, training, and events
- Led cross-functional teams, managing country leaders remotely, and helped with the direction and execution of organising in-person and virtual events, including logistics and marketing
Jul 2016 - Mar 2020
3 years 9 monthsBelgium
Founder & Director
Eloquent Language
- Built a portfolio of international clients, offering customised training programmes in communication and negotiation
- Scaled the business from the ground up, managing operations, client acquisition, developing courses and seminars, and contract negotiations, eventually expanding the business from Belgium to Malta
- Led all PR and marketing activities, including content, website, and brand positioning
Feb 2013 - Feb 2016
3 years 1 monthBelgium
Diplomat (EU Funds, Programmes & Staffing)
Permanent Representation of Malta to the EU
- Represented Malta in high-level EU negotiations, advocating for strategic policy objectives
- Provided strategic advice to the Permanent Representative in advance of COREPER meetings
- Coordinated high-stakes meetings with EU institutions, managing protocol and logistics
Summary
Communications and public relations professional with over a decade of international experience leading high-impact campaigns, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in developing PR strategies, managing large-scale projects, and driving brand visibility across multiple channels. Strong background in securing top-tier media coverage, producing engaging content, and representing organisations at national and international level. Experienced leader of teams and trusted advisor to senior executives.
Skills
- Public Relations & Media Outreach
- Event & Press Conference Management
- Communication Strategy & Campaigns
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Stakeholder & Partner Relations
- Website Content Management
- Social Media Management & Digital Engagement
- Content Creation (Press Releases, Speeches, Articles, Video, Podcasts)
Languages
English
NativeMaltese
NativeFrench
AdvancedItalian
AdvancedSpanish
Intermediate ...and 1 more
Education
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
College Of Europe
Master of Arts, EU International Relations and Diplomacy · EU International Relations and Diplomacy · Bruges, Belgium
Oct 2007 - Jun 2010
University Of Malta
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and Communications · International Relations and Communications · Msida, Malta
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