Experience

Influence Associates

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Account Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

• Assistant Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

  In this role I work with some of the best automotive and luxury brands in the world; household names and innovators alike. My key responsibilities in this role are:- Press release writing- Media sell-ins and relationship building- Developing coverage opportunities- Building media relationships- Client management- Drafting coverage and research reports- Social media and newsletter content



University of Lincoln

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  This role consists of assisting with the Open and Applicant Days hosted by the University. I mainly help visitors to the University get to where they want to go, whilst also providing relevant information about Public Relations and my experience studying at the University of Lincoln.

• College Ambassador

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  In this role, I assist my course lecturers on the university open days. I take the time to speak with potential future students and their parents, as well as providing a tour of the course facilities and answer any questions visitors may have.



Influence Associates

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PR Intern

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Following my nine-month placement at Bentley Motors, I spent two months working for Influence Associates at their office in London. Under the leadership of Stuart Dyble, who has over 25 years' experience in global automotive PR, I was able to gain a deep insight into the automotive PR agency. Throughout my time there, I was lucky enough to be involved with a plethora of clients and projects, some of which included: - H.R. Owen (Bentley and Rolls-Royce) - IONITY - Concours of Elegance - FitCar PPV - Jaguar Land Rover - Singer Vehicle Design - Williams Advanced Engineering - LEVC - Michelin - Ariel - Performance and Tuning Car Show Show less



Lindum Group

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Work Experience

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  I spent one week completing unpaid work experience at award-winning construction firm, Lindum Group, at their head office in North Hykeham. In that time, I was able to see how the company operated through their PR team. I created two press releases, two internal newsletter articles and helped the company prepare for their annual "Employee Ownership Day". I spent one week completing unpaid work experience at award-winning construction firm, Lindum Group, at their head office in North Hykeham. In that time, I was able to see how the company operated through their PR team. I created two press releases, two internal newsletter articles and helped the company prepare for their annual "Employee Ownership Day".



Bentley Motors

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• External Communications Intern

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  As External Communications Intern, my role involved a diverse range of key responsibilities, all of which benefited me in my time at Bentley. My key responsibilities in this role were: • Handling day to day media enquiries, monitoring and managing enquiries made to generic Communications email account to provide timely and accurate responses to journalists on all Bentley topics. • Monitoring, analysing and efficient archiving of global press coverage and editing summaries and highlights for internal audiences. • Supporting media visits to Bentley Motors HQ, managing and coordinating logistics and hosting media during factory visits. • Researching, creating and writing press releases, press materials, Q&A and PR documents for both product and corporate PR projects. • Supporting the UK Communications Manager with press fleet, launch activities and PR project planning. Show less



Active Nation

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lifeguard

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

  My main role and responsibilities are to protect the lives of swimmers using knowledge of pool safety, first aid and awareness/prevention of potential hazards. My main role and responsibilities are to protect the lives of swimmers using knowledge of pool safety, first aid and awareness/prevention of potential hazards.



Wave Active

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lifeguard

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

  My main role and responsibilities are to protect the lives of swimmers using knowledge of pool safety, first aid and awareness/prevention of potential hazards. My main role and responsibilities are to protect the lives of swimmers using knowledge of pool safety, first aid and awareness/prevention of potential hazards.



DnA PR Ltd

• Brighton, United Kingdom

• PR Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

  Throughout the six weeks spent with the team at DnA PR, I was able to work extremely closely with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on a multitude of new releases. My placement was focused mainly around social media content, creating competition giveaways, cross-promotional activity, as well as being able to contribute towards other projects, such as Sony's Christmas Guide seen in the Radio Times. Titles I was able to work with include Better Call Saul, Angry Birds Movie, I Saw The Light, Ghostbusters and Money Monster. Show less



Bentley Motors

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Experience

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  As part of a mutual agreement with a contact, I have been able to voluntarily develop and create a press launch and PR plan for Bentley's new boutique outlet, based in London's Westfield Shopping Centre. Recently opened, the outlet sells a selection of Bentley products, as well as an exclusive range of cars. The document I produced provided the outlet with suggestions of how they could run a potential press launch and manage their outreach to the public. As part of a mutual agreement with a contact, I have been able to voluntarily develop and create a press launch and PR plan for Bentley's new boutique outlet, based in London's Westfield Shopping Centre. Recently opened, the outlet sells a selection of Bentley products, as well as an exclusive range of cars. The document I produced provided the outlet with suggestions of how they could run a potential press launch and manage their outreach to the public.



BAE Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Experience

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

  I was invited to tour the BAE Systems, Eurofighter Typhoon and BBMF facilities at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire for the day. Whilst following the Communications Lead, I was gained access into the work carried out on a day-to-day basis. I was invited to tour the BAE Systems, Eurofighter Typhoon and BBMF facilities at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire for the day. Whilst following the Communications Lead, I was gained access into the work carried out on a day-to-day basis.



Golin

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Experience

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  I spent two weeks at a leading PR agency, doing tasks such as implementing an internal careers platform for Bacardi - I was able to draw on IT knowledge such as inputting, transferring and publishing data. Furthermore a new campaign by Kenco 'Coffee vs. Gangs' required me to locate and book an appropriate venue for their press launch - using a limited budget. It was a good test of my planning and management skills, which highlighted the importance of meeting the client's needs whilst upholding the values of the company. I also designed a survey for William Hill’s social media, sent Dove skin and body care products to journalists for reviews and sending Limited Edition Magnum Creme Brulée ice creams to journalists as well. Show less



UK Ministry of Defence

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Work Experience - RAFAT Red Arrows

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  I was invited to take part in a day of work experience with The Red Arrows at their base in Lincolnshire to help guide me towards a career in Public Relations. After filming that day and using footage provided to me, I was able to create a small video, which I later used as part of my Extended Project Qualification at college. This video was created by me to use as an example of how the team would use PR to boost their outreach to a wider audience. I was invited to take part in a day of work experience with The Red Arrows at their base in Lincolnshire to help guide me towards a career in Public Relations. After filming that day and using footage provided to me, I was able to create a small video, which I later used as part of my Extended Project Qualification at college. This video was created by me to use as an example of how the team would use PR to boost their outreach to a wider audience.