West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
I am an energetic communications professional who has held several senior positions in political, public and private sector organisations. I have experience in every key area of communications including PR, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, policy, crisis management, event management and internal communications.
I led all media, policy, public affairs and engagement activity for National Express UK Bus Division. I also co-ordinated and delivered National Express Group level public affairs as well as writing and designing all senior stakeholder literature.
I planned and executed a hectic communications strategy, building towards the 2010 general election campaign. This meant ensuring that key messages were present in a constant and diverse set of press releases, speeches, direct mails and media interviews. The role also meant organising and leading over 200 volunteers as well as a small team of full time staff. My other key responsibilities included managing and sychronising two ministerial portfolios, constituency responsibilities and party political activities. I also played a central role in advising on political and policy strategy.
I worked as a party political campaign manager in the borough of Sandwell, helping the party to reconnect with key communities and marginalising the effect of smaller political parties.