Experience

Neighbourly

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO

  • Apr 2013 - 10 years 9 months

  Bristol, United Kingdom Neighbourly is a multi award-winning and unique giving platform, connecting businesses with thousands of local vetted good causes to make a positive and measurable impact in our neighbourhoods. Companies including M&S, Sainsbury's Lidl, Heineken, Aldi, B&Q, Danone, Cadent and Innocent use Neighbourly to donate volunteer time, funds and surplus products to causes across the UK and Ireland, through CSR, ESG and marketing initiatives. As one of the UK’s first B Corporations, Neighbourly is a… Show more Neighbourly is a multi award-winning and unique giving platform, connecting businesses with thousands of local vetted good causes to make a positive and measurable impact in our neighbourhoods. Companies including M&S, Sainsbury's Lidl, Heineken, Aldi, B&Q, Danone, Cadent and Innocent use Neighbourly to donate volunteer time, funds and surplus products to causes across the UK and Ireland, through CSR, ESG and marketing initiatives. As one of the UK’s first B Corporations, Neighbourly is a for-profit company certified by the non-profit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency - ensuring responsible business is at the heart of everything we do. As a member of the founding team, I on-boarded platform development, built product, tech, marketing and client success teams; and now as a member of the board, lead business operations, product, data and engagement strategies. Show less



Medinge Group

• United Kingdom
• Think Tanks

• Member

  • Nov 2021 - 2 years 2 months

  The Medinge Group is a think tank of brand experts and visionaries from around the world whose purpose is to support business to become more conscious. A brand with a conscience thinks differently, builds sustainable thinking into the core of what it does and has a higher purpose creating value for all, has a capacity for love and care, promotes authentic leadership and embodies a humanistic way of being.



JUST A MOMENT

• United States
• Photography

• MD

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

  Bristol, United Kingdom Launched a consultancy focusing on communications and experiences based on Neuromarketing insights - a field that bridges behavior research with Neuroscience in order to understand reactions and decisions. Worked with clients in aviation, automotive and gaming sectors to build marketing and communication strategies. NMSBA Member. Closed the business to work full time on the development and launch of neighbourly.com



Prophecy Unlimited (Previously EMO Unlimited)

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Engagements

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2012

  Bristol, United Kingdom Top 20 integrated marketing agency specialising in localisation. Identified the need for and built a successful experiential division: developed the proposition, recruited the team, integrated with the agency planning function and led 100s of community engagement, sponsorship and local partnership programmes for clients across multiple sectors - AG Barr (IRN BRU), Alfa Romeo, British Midland International (BA), COI, Department of Health, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Stihl, Tesco and… Show more Top 20 integrated marketing agency specialising in localisation. Identified the need for and built a successful experiential division: developed the proposition, recruited the team, integrated with the agency planning function and led 100s of community engagement, sponsorship and local partnership programmes for clients across multiple sectors - AG Barr (IRN BRU), Alfa Romeo, British Midland International (BA), COI, Department of Health, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Stihl, Tesco and Toyota.

• Account Director - Lexus

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2009

  Bristol, United Kingdom On-boarded the new account, managed the regional marketing budget and media planning process for Lexus Marketing Association. Delivered significant integrated advertising campaigns and events including an annual grass-roots Junior Rugby Festival, affiliating local dealerships with 50 clubs and thousands aspiring young players from across the UK.



Fresh Business Thinking

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• B2B Portfolio - Head of Marketing

  • Feb 2006 - Mar 2007

  Bristol, United Kingdom Major exhibition and conference series coaching SME owners on business innovation, HR, Finance, IT and Marketing best practice. Led conference and exhibition content development, marketing strategy, visitor acquisition and on-site production showcasing business leaders from Bob Geldof to Jacqueline Gold - delivering audiences of over 3,000 at large format venues including NEC and Millennium Stadium.



UK Hydrographic Office

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 300 - 400 Employee

• International Marketing Manager (Contract)

  • Jul 2005 - Dec 2005

  Taunton, United Kingdom World-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data. UKHO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. Part of a new strategic team developing digital products and marketing plan for the defence market.

• Digital New Product Development Manager (Contract)

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2005

  Taunton, United Kingdom Managed product development for new digital navigation products from market research, customer requirements, UAT and launch strategies for global shipping and yachting markets.



What If Ventures

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Consultant (Contract)

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2004

  London, United Kingdom Innovation company that creates and develops fast growing consumer businesses. Consulted on brand and product portfolio modelling, store concept and customer experience plans for the launch of a new retail brand.



Steeple Group Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lumination Plc - Marketing Controller

  • Oct 1997 - Jan 2004

  Bristol, United Kingdom Lighting and home accessories group incorporating manufacture, wholesale, distribution and retail divisions. Providing lighting to diverse clients from Buckingham Palace to B&Q. Integrated marketing role leading retail and B2B strategy, visual merchandising, store standards, store refurbishment and launch programmes. Additional roles included: Publicity and Advertising Manager for manufacturing, distribution and retail divisions, leading the graphic design studio and print production.



NatWest Group

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Early career: NatWest Life Customer Service, Finance, HR

  • 1994 - 1997

  Organisational Development & Learning and Communications & Community Affairs support. Assisted with team development planning, employee engagement strategies, internal communications, training and psychometric programmes.