Experience

UK government

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Civil Servant

  • 2021 - Present



HLI. Monaco

• Business communication specialist

  • Nov 2016 - 2021

  Consultant to European executives needing to communicate in English; editing speeches, reports. Coaching from Italian or French to English.



THE APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT FAIR LTD

• United Kingdom
• Outsourcing/Offshoring

• Former Director & Founder

  • Jan 2016 - 2021



APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT SERVICE LTD

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations - London Apprenticeship Fair

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016



Flexible Enterprises Ltd

• Director

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2016

  Social enterprise organisation producing annual apprenticeship fairs. The London Apprenticeship Fair (LAF) 2016 is a direct result of having first successfully created the South London Apprenticeship Fair in 2010. The event has gained measurable success three years running. The long-term goal is to deliver this event in all urban areas in the UK to improve the job prospects of young people from diverse backgounds and challenging circumstances.• All our apprenticeship events are collaboratives of young people who design and promote the event for their peers. LAF is meant to introduce and open up doors to apprenticeship opportunities across all industries especially digital, technology and creative which is the fastest growing sectors.



APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs

• MD London Apprenticeship Fair

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Developing, marketing and managing the delivery of the London Apprenticeship Fair. An annual event marketplace that gives young people access to support, explanation and expectations of career specifications. Simultaneously giving employers the physical platform to reach a wide diversity of candidates with qualification and or the potential to acquire the skills needed for their workforce.



Colourful Radio

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exec Producer/Radio Presenter

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Managing Director• Responsible for curating and scheduling all programs across the station resulting in increased efficiencies, bringing fresh material and voices while also creating the slogan ‘London is Colourful’ which reflected the stations vision• Delivered strong presentations to government agencies, potential investors, advertising agencies and partners to secure the stations remit of music and talkExecutive Producer• Created multiple production opportunities and platforms for political opinions and presented on ‘Colourful Breakfast’ to express and hear others thoughts, co-presented ‘Business Breakfast’, one hour documentaries of artists such as Amazing Greats, Powerful Women and Brilliant Bands• Sourced and trained presenters and gave a month long speaking platform to all ethnic minority candidates across London and the South East• Created, produced and embedded 'Youthopia', a youth program for talented and interested young people; show included 'Youthopia Unsigned Charts' giving a platform to budding artists



FLEXIBLE PUBLISHING LTD.

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• CEO

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2015

  A niche marketing, production and business development house.• Collaborated with senior management teams to push for increases within business and media contracts through the development and execution of organisational strategies• Developed draft copies for corporate communications, websites, newsletters and press releases while also focusing attention on diversity, politics, apprenticeship marketing and social media• Successfully oversaw the editing and development of policy magazines to include Women in Public Policy, Southwark Blues, Blueprint and Global to Local IYC2012• Responsible for monitoring design and subbing while also researching, commissioning articles, interviewing and briefing writers• Responsible for consulting small companies of 10 or less employees; creating advertising and sponsorship packages, producing and editing policy magazines/brochures/literature. Managed created events, oversaw public affairs and advised on presentation and promotions• Managed Social Networking/Marketing/PR and Project Managed website design and content



BeOffbeat

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations

• Apprenticeship Placement Consultant

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Vetting apprentice candidates against a company’s specifications from colleges, universities, vocational colleges and training providers ensuring a good match was made for the correct placement Shiree N. Adkins SLAF 2013, Media Relations Intern"Volunteering at the South London Apprenticeship Fair (SLAF) 2013 provided me with wonderfulhands-on experience, a creative outlet, and communication skills I continue to use in the workplace.As a media relations intern, I managed SLAF’s social media by regularly updating our onlineaudience on current SLAF-related events, wrote and participated in radio segments, and evendeveloped an online promotional video for our campaign entitled ‘Raising Mark Zuckerberg.’ To thisday, the tools I gained from editing videos, writing pitches, and learning the techniques ofmarketing benefit me in my career as both an artist and entrepreneur. I am able to clearlyunderstand the cause and effects of media presentation and particularly how to construct ads thatproficiently target the right audiences".



Cooperative Society

• Editorial Director

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2013

  Developing a think tank for the cooperative industry endorsed by the government with a member of parliament. Creating a membership base. Devising literature and designing company website. Overseeing the design and printing of the annual magazine. Commissioning and editing articles and delivering events involving national and international panel speakers in venues convenient to parliament.



TV Research & Production

• Media Experience

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 2007

  Freelance and staff activitiesLondon Live TV - 2014Asst. to Director Marketing, Polygram – Mercury recordsResearcher, Sky News-Sunrise ProgramColumnist, The Voice NewspaperFeature writer - Pride MagazineAssistant Producer, BBC1 Kilroy ProgramResearcher, ITV London News NetworkProducer/Reporter, Channel 4 (Independent Production) The Big E ProgramAP/Reporter, Channel One (Daily Mail)Company Name: Web Media CaféTitle: DirectorLocation: BarbadosTime Period: 2001-2006Description: A media and communications hub on the West coast of Barbados responsible for serving the British paparazzi, German, Norwegian and Swedish Film, and Video Production companies.Oversaw the budgets and costs, directed operations, supplying the entire communication services, acquiring local licenses, production access as well as sourcing local staff, fillers and suitable locations