NIELS PAUWELS

Digital Marketing & PR Executive

Waregem, BE.

About

Highly motivated Digital Marketing & PR Executive with a proven track record in the entertainment, gaming, and sports industries. Expertly blends strategic business communication with creative content execution to drive high-performing paid media campaigns, impactful PR strategies, and memorable events for major brands like 999 Games and Clementoni. Adept at maximizing ROI and audience engagement through full-funnel digital strategies.

Work

Day One MPM

|

Digital Marketing & PR Executive

Waregem, West Flanders, Belgium

→

Summary

Led comprehensive digital marketing and PR strategies for global entertainment brands, driving significant ROI and audience engagement across diverse campaigns.

Highlights

Developed and executed full-funnel digital marketing and PR strategies for global and local entertainment brands (video games, cinema, toys), ensuring cohesive campaign delivery.

Directed end-to-end digital paid media campaigns, optimizing budgets across platforms (Meta, TikTok) to maximize ROI and audience engagement.

Managed comprehensive press relations, crafted impactful media assets, and coordinated high-profile launch events, securing widespread media coverage and brand visibility.

Spearheaded organic social media strategy and content production for key industry brands including Day One MPM, 999 Games, and Clementoni, significantly increasing online presence.

Day One MPM

|

Junior Digital Marketing Manager

Waregem, West Flanders, Belgium

→

Summary

Supported localized digital marketing campaigns, maintained multi-channel content calendars, and generated actionable insights from campaign metrics.

Highlights

Supported the execution of localized digital marketing campaigns and meticulously maintained multi-channel content calendars, ensuring consistent brand messaging.

Developed high-impact pitch decks and corporate presentations for prospective entertainment clients, contributing to successful business development efforts.

Monitored and analyzed key campaign metrics using advanced spreadsheet tracking, providing actionable insights that informed strategic marketing adjustments.

Fan Arena

|

Marketing Intern (Stagiair)

Waregem, West Flanders, Belgium

→

Summary

Gained practical experience in sports tech and gamification, assisting with market research, community outreach, and social media to boost user acquisition.

Highlights

Acquired hands-on experience in the sports tech and gamification sector, focusing on football fantasy gaming dynamics and user engagement strategies.

Assisted with comprehensive market research, executed community outreach initiatives, and created social media content to boost user acquisition and engagement.

Education

VIVES University of Applied Sciences (Kortrijk)

Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium
→
Bachelor Marketing Communication

VIVES University of Applied Sciences (Kortrijk)

Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium
→
Bachelor Business Management & Communication

Languages

Dutch

English

French

Spanish

Skills

Digital Marketing & PR

Paid Social Strategy (Meta, TikTok, etc.), Performance Marketing, Community Management, Full-Funnel Marketing, PR Strategy, Media Relations, Content Calendars, Campaign Optimization.

Creative Design & Content

Canva, Adobe Photoshop (PS), Adobe Illustrator (AI), Adobe InDesign (ID), Media Asset Creation, Copywriting.

Productivity & Analytics

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Sheets, Data Analysis, Actionable Insights.

Interests

Gaming & Esports

Industry Trends, Game Mechanics, Community Ecosystems.

Sports

Football, Sports Business Landscape.

Business & Traveling

Entrepreneurial Ventures, Emerging Digital Tools, Cultural Travel.