Wednesday 1 February 2012
Mentor of the Month: Jon Barber, Communications Manager at Ferrari World, is available to mentor you
Jon Barber has volunteered to mentor NTU students
You can now get personal, one-to-one, careers advice via email from successful professionals - who are also former students (alumni). These professionals have volunteered to mentor you!
There are a huge number of professionals available to help you, including:
Jon Barber
Subject of study when at NTU: BA Hons Broadcast Journalism, 2000
Employer: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Current position: Communications Manager
Why did you become a mentor?
I was provided with so much advice and assistance throughout my course and career (indeed I am still getting lots of advice from people who have been in the industry for years!) and I thought it would be a good way of helping current students getting into what is a very competitive job market. It also helps me stay in contact with NTU while I am so far away from home!
What does your current role involve?
I am responsible for all communication and messaging relating to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. As the world's largest indoor theme park it has garnered a lot of international commentary and I am responsible for ensuring a consistent flow of message and providing media with the information they need to report on the park. I also provide media training to senior executives, crisis communications counsel and I work closely with Ferrari in Italy, and other key stakeholders.
How has your career developed since leaving NTU?
- After graduating I joined the BBC.
- I was originally with BBC Radio Derby, before moving to BBC Radio Nottingham, and finally BBC Radio Leicester where I commentated on Leicester City and Leicestershire County Cricket Club as well as presenting Drivetime.
- In May 2008 I wanted a new challenge and I took a role as Account Director of a PR Agency in Dubai, UAE, looking after Panasonic, Dubai Sports City and Dubai World Trade Centre.
- I then took a short-term in-house position with Dubai World Trade Centre to set-up its PR department, before moving to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi in June 2010, six months before the park opened.
Get in touch with Jon Barber today
This service is provided by the NTU Alumni department. Visit the alumni website for further details on how to contact Jon, and a range of mentors working in other professions.
