United Kingdom
A specialist in external relations, public affairs, proactive and reactive media relations, commercial and public policy communications, strategic planning, research oversight, PR and corporate sponsorship, trust and foundation & HNW fundraising, campaign delivery across all social media platforms, from full service consumer PR agencies through to government, charities and think tanks.
Responsible for the the start-up, launch and expansion of the UK's first think tank specialising in research into intergenerational fairness. Responsibilities include strategic advice, policy direction, planning, marketing and PR, sponsorship, public affairs, media relations and trust and foundation fundraising. Crucial to IF's success has been the introduction of 'intergenerational fairness' as a concept to the UK with more than 50 pieces of national coverage achieved annually. External ambassador role introducing the work of IF to economists, academics, business and the media across housing, pensions, taxation, employment, education, health and the environment.
A specialist portrait photographer who's work has appeared in national and international newspapers and magazines. Available for corporate, spotlight and author shots as well as intimate family portraits in your own home.
Freelance consultant for: MPA PR - brand/consumer PR V Shop - Bus-to-bus, retail, consumer PR introducing VShop to British media Steam Dreams - Launch of new tourist service Cafetec- Brand strategy COI (RAF) - Feature writing and placement BLISS - 21st Birthday Appeal Director, recruiting Cherie Blair, Direct Line, Hamley's and OK! Magazine
Clients: Virgin Megastores, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Vie, Virgin Cinemas, Virgin Entertainment Group Reporting to Managing Director and responsible for all Virgin accounts supported by team of 10 staff. Oversaw press office function for all clients National sponsorship - audits, strategy and recommendations International artist launches (Virgin Megastore and Virgin Cinemas) Crisis management, reputation management, financial, corporate, internal, bus-to-bus, corporate, brand and internal PR campaigns undertaken. Freelance consultant for CTI clients from 2002-2004