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EXPERIENCE

Introduction​

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​I am a freelance PR and marketing consultant with 28 years' experience gained from working with leading PR agencies across the UK.  I have worked for a wide range of local, regional and national clients across private and public sector businesses.  Specialising in B2B communications, but also with consumer experience. Sectors/services include: the plastics industry, exterior lighting, private healthcare, audiology, IT solutions, outdoor event provision, theatre, local government, hairdressing, tourism, law and even magic! 
 

Experience​
 

Freelance PR and event management support

​2007 - present

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  • ​Media relations - press releases, features, case studies

  • ​Internal communications - employee newsletters

  • Social media

  • Exhibition/event management ​

  • Copywriting - brochures, websites, case studies

  • Research​ 

 

PR manager

​2006 - 2007

I was appointed to deliver a comprehensive ​visitor campaign for a major trade exhibition - Working with Wood - at the NEC, Birmingham.  I had responsibility for:

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  • Advertising across relevant trade titles

  • Editorial and advertorial content in trade press

  • Direct mail including research/purchase of target databases, overseeing design & print, mailing and database management

  • Updating website content

  • Writing and distributing weekly e-newsletters to exhibitors and potential visitors

  • Organising competitions and prize draw

  • Running on-site press office throughout the event

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Account manager - PR agency
​1995 - 2006

​My varied role involved the management of my own group of clients, providing support for a range of marketing projects involving all aspects of campaign planning, budgeting, production and implementation.  I had specific responsibility for leaflet/brochure production including design and print.  I was also heavily involved in event management, exhibitions/conference organisation etc. 

​I have a Professional Diploma in Marketing awarded by the Chartered Institute of Marketing

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I completed an Instagram for Business course in 2020.

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