Wayne O'Connor London, UK
Communications Manager

Wayne O'Connor

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Who I am

A communications professional who moves fluently between the strategic and the creative. Trained in architecture, rooted in design — I build brand worlds that are as considered visually as they are effective strategically. At Kruger Cowne I work alongside talent as iconic as Bear Grylls, Sir Bob Geldof, and Cher, shaping how one of the world's premier talent agencies presents itself.

Current Role
Communications Manager
Kruger Cowne, London
Background
BA (Hons) Architecture
Kingston University
Based
London, United Kingdom
Outside of work
Musician · Live performer · Sports
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What I do

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Brand & Communications
  • Strategic communications planning
  • Brand identity & visual systems
  • Internal communications
  • Editorial oversight
  • Campaign management
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Creative Production
  • Graphic design (Adobe CC)
  • InDesign brochures & pitch decks
  • Photography & videography
  • Content creation & editing
  • Visual storytelling
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Digital & Social
  • Social media strategy
  • SEO optimisation
  • Digital advertising
  • Website management (WordPress)
  • Analytics & CMS
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Strategy & Research
  • Market research & trend analysis
  • Audience insight
  • Concept development
  • Branding strategy
  • Presentation design
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Events & Projects
  • Event coordination
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder management
  • Talent relations
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Client & Talent Relations
  • High-profile client liaison
  • Pitch creation & delivery
  • Client communications
  • Relationship management
  • CRM (Insightly)
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Tools & applications

Adobe Creative Cloud
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere Pro
Lightroom
Platforms & Systems
WordPress / Elementor
Microsoft Office Suite
CRM — Insightly
DAW — Logic Pro / Cubase
Content Management Systems
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Career history

2024 — Present
Communications Manager
Kruger Cowne · London

Leading strategic communications and brand identity for one of the UK's premier talent agencies. Responsible for the company's entire visual presence — from social media and digital campaigns to client brochures in InDesign. Working with talent including Bear Grylls, Sir Bob Geldof, and Cher. Built and maintains the Kruger Cowne website on WordPress/Elementor.

Adobe CCWordPressBrand StrategyTalent Relations
2023
Communications Executive
Kruger Cowne · London

Stepped up from intern to executive within months, taking ownership of communications projects and social content while developing the brand's digital identity.

2023
Communications Intern
Kruger Cowne · London

Joined the Kruger Cowne team, applying creative and communications skills to support brand and social initiatives from day one.

2021 — 2023
Operations Team Leader
Natural History Museum · London

Led the front-of-house team delivering exceptional visitor experiences. Trained and mentored staff, supported complex events, and was recognised as a top performer — setting the record for most memberships sold in a single day.

Team LeadershipEventsRecord holder
2018 — 2020
Creative Specialist
Freelance · London

Delivered visual storytelling, video production, graphic design, and digital marketing to clients across multiple industries — shaping branding strategies end-to-end from concept through execution.

Video ProductionGraphic DesignSocial Media
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Education & formation

2013 – 2017
BA (Hons) Architecture
Kingston University · London

A spatial, systematic education that trained rigorous visual thinking — holding aesthetics and function together. Skills that underpin everything from brand design to campaign architecture.

2011 – 2013
A Levels
Richmond College · London

Architecture · Graphic Design · Further Mathematics — three disciplines that built an instinct for visual precision, structural problem-solving, and analytical thinking.

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Get in touch

Let's
work
together.

At a glance

"He combines a wealth of creative talents with a strategic vision."

— Kruger Cowne

Brand StrategyAdobe CCSocial MediaInDesignSEOWordPressPhotographyVideographyCampaign MgmtTalent RelationsEvent CoordArchitecture