Experience

SurvivorsUK

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Communications Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Leading on all aspects of digital communication, from strategy and analysis, to content creation and website management. Working in a charity supporting male and non-binary survivors of sexual abuse, I endeavour to boost the charity's profile through media placement and social media campaigns, and making pathways to our service as simple and accessible as possible to our service users. Key duties and achievements include: - Devising and implementing digital strategy to improve website visibility and usability, resulting in 20% increase in users over 6 months. - Increase reach of 70% across all social media profiles, through strategising and content creation. - Regular reporting and analysis, communicating findings to the board and using insights to inform strategy Show less



Wasted Talent - Mixmag | The Face | Kerrang!

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Journalist / Editor

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Specialist in covering the music and live events industry, with 600+ bylines for world-renowned publications such as Kerrang!, Planet Rock, IQ magazine and The Quietus. Crafting engaging copy for print and online that captures the reader's attention and brings them closer to the action, from bite-sized news stories to long-form market reports and exclusive profile interviews. – Organising and conducting interviews in-person and over the phone, turning insights into compelling profiles and informative reports. – Provided short-term editorial cover across features, news and subbing desks at Kerrang!, working in a team production process to deliver each issue to a weekly timeline. – Navigating sensitive interview subjects with compassion and professionalism, as well as handling personal details with discretion. – Developing meaningful working relationships with editors, publicists, events organisers, artists and contacts, leading to repeat commissions and leverage to place unique stories. – Effectively balancing multiple projects in different teams, with strict deadlines – often within 48 hours notice. Show less



National Food Service London

• Hackney, England, United Kingdom

• Volunteer Support Lead

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  – Increased regular volunteer pool by 65%, and regularly hit ideal volunteer operational hours by 30%. – Led on volunteer recruitment and day-to-day coordination for providing community food support to 100+ regular weekly patrons. – Created a dedicated volunteer onboarding infrastructure in Trello that cleared application backlogs and ensured volunteers received required training and DBS checks. Collaborated on organisation policies and structure in a team of grassroots organisers. – Conducted volunteer feedback surveys to guide creation of new training resources and operating processes. – Edited the Community Cooks Handbook, an open-source resource created to help community leaders create their own food projects. It also served as core text for the Community Cooks programme, which in its first run trained 5 local food lovers in community organisation and gave them confidence and skills in cooking nutritious, delicious, big batch community meals. Show less



The Grapevine

• http://grapevine-music.com

• Founder/Writer

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2015

  Creative decisions on site layout and direction; using Wordpress's CMS; producing content as sole write; creative feature ideas; promotion and involvement in Wordpress community. Creative decisions on site layout and direction; using Wordpress's CMS; producing content as sole write; creative feature ideas; promotion and involvement in Wordpress community.



Hercules Moments

• Writing and Editing

• Editor

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2015

  Editing and proofreading article submissions; active involvement in site direction and content; allocating and writing a variety of articles covering local and international music as well as film; managing contributor deadlines; promotion through social media; organising, promoting and supporting Hercules Moments events. Editing and proofreading article submissions; active involvement in site direction and content; allocating and writing a variety of articles covering local and international music as well as film; managing contributor deadlines; promotion through social media; organising, promoting and supporting Hercules Moments events.



Kerrang! Magazine

• London, United Kingdom

• Editorial Work Experience

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2013

  I engaged in a week of work experience in Kerrang!'s offices in London between 14th and 18th October. Tasks completed and responsibilities carried out during this period include: Writing engaging and entertaining album reviews to a deadline and word count. Researching and fleshing out a press release into a full news story. Creating and putting together a comprehensive feature pitch aimed at Kerrang!'s readership, delivered to the Features Editor. Creating a playlist for the Kerrang! Readers' Chart for publication. Transcribing an interview with British band Architects. Helping with the day-to-day running of the offices, including sorting and filing returns. I gained invaluable experience and insight into the hectic daily life at a national weekly music magazine, as well as receiving positive feedback and critique on my work. Show less



Cinergi Film Making Society

• Aberdeen, United Kingdom

• President (2012) / Secretary (2011)

  • Sep 2009 - May 2013

  As President: Planning and introducing a society model which has been adopted and carried on; increasing the number of active members; improving relations with local cinemas and other societies; managing and motivating society and committee members; overseeing budget film productions with time constraints; securing funding; seeking out project opportunities outside of the society. As Secretary: Keeping society members informed with scheduled updates; managing diaries and keeping a database of active members; taking minutes at meetings; scheduling committee meetings; promotion. Show less



Aberdeen Student Radio

• Co-Presenter

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Regular co-presenter on the 'Mixtape' show during my third year, the aim of which was to cater to eclectic musical tastes and offer student related chat. My responsibilities included: choosing and providing tracks, compiling tracklists to submit to the Head DJ, planning topics of discussion, responding to listener messages and requests Regular co-presenter on the 'Mixtape' show during my third year, the aim of which was to cater to eclectic musical tastes and offer student related chat. My responsibilities included: choosing and providing tracks, compiling tracklists to submit to the Head DJ, planning topics of discussion, responding to listener messages and requests