Experience

Big Green Smile

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Manager & Website Merchandiser

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  In addition to my role as Web Merchandiser, I now also manage the Big Green Smile brand which entails managing brand integrity throughout all BGS external communication in UK and Europe (including website, newsletters, social media and offline material) I also successfully managed the application for the company to become a B Corp, resulting in certification in September 2023.

• Website Merchandiser

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2021

  Working alongside the Commercial Manager I explore opportunities with new and existing brands / suppliers and help to plan product ranges – including adding new product. Responsibilities include: Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating relationships – adding product, creating brand pages and arranging promotions Creating and updating product pages and other updates to the website pages as required. Working closely with third party sites to ensure correct marketing materials are… Show more Working alongside the Commercial Manager I explore opportunities with new and existing brands / suppliers and help to plan product ranges – including adding new product. Responsibilities include: Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating relationships – adding product, creating brand pages and arranging promotions Creating and updating product pages and other updates to the website pages as required. Working closely with third party sites to ensure correct marketing materials are provided on a monthly basis, manage all homepage imagery, add and update NPD Liaising with suppliers to get product details, marketing and product images and updates to answer queries. Liaising with the incumbent design agency and managing artwork creation (including the update of key pages /site redesigns) for all BGS websites including all partner sites Planning and implementing posts including promotions and competitions in conjunction with suppliers across all SM platforms. Respond to any queries on social media. Responding to enquiries from the press



Medical Detection Dogs

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2018

  Medical Detection Dogs is a charity which trains and provides Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to those with life threatening health conditions, giving them greater independence and saving their lives on a daily basis. As a volunteer Puppy Socialiser, I looked after, socialised and contributed to the training of dogs in the programme. On occasion I also represented the charity at local fund raising events. Medical Detection Dogs is a charity which trains and provides Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to those with life threatening health conditions, giving them greater independence and saving their lives on a daily basis. As a volunteer Puppy Socialiser, I looked after, socialised and contributed to the training of dogs in the programme. On occasion I also represented the charity at local fund raising events.



Petron Sport

• Buckland, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

• Marketing & PR Exec

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

  On a fixed term contract for Petron, I was responsible for the PR and marketing activity for the their two ranges of sucker dart toys - Sureshot and Stealth. With their desire to create more brand awareness and sales within the UK, I assisted with the management of their stand at London Toy Fair - driving media awareness across the show’s outlets (TV & newspaper), industry and consumer press and social media channels. On a fixed term contract for Petron, I was responsible for the PR and marketing activity for the their two ranges of sucker dart toys - Sureshot and Stealth. With their desire to create more brand awareness and sales within the UK, I assisted with the management of their stand at London Toy Fair - driving media awareness across the show’s outlets (TV & newspaper), industry and consumer press and social media channels.



MI PR Global

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Marketing & PR Exec

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

  As PR & Marketing Executive I worked on a number of key accounts including: The Entertainer, Jumbo Games and E-Bop.tv. I helped manage all aspects of their business and consumer PR, including digital / social interaction, press relations, media monitoring and reporting. As PR & Marketing Executive I worked on a number of key accounts including: The Entertainer, Jumbo Games and E-Bop.tv. I helped manage all aspects of their business and consumer PR, including digital / social interaction, press relations, media monitoring and reporting.



miPR

• Great Missenden

• Executive Assistant to the Directors

  • Nov 2014 - Sep 2015

  As the Executive Assistant to the Directors, my main responsibility was to support the Directors with administrative tasks including diary management, travel arrangements, research, setting up meetings and client contracts. I would also oversee the general management of the office including filing, ordering of stationary, petty cash management and website administration. As the Executive Assistant to the Directors, my main responsibility was to support the Directors with administrative tasks including diary management, travel arrangements, research, setting up meetings and client contracts. I would also oversee the general management of the office including filing, ordering of stationary, petty cash management and website administration.



Spidergap

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Virtual PA to the Directors

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

  My main responsibility was to assist the Directors with general administrative tasks including diary management, setting up meetings, compiling / sending invoices. My main responsibility was to assist the Directors with general administrative tasks including diary management, setting up meetings, compiling / sending invoices.



Royal Horticultural Society

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Marketing Manager - Shows

  • Apr 2006 - Aug 2006

  Responsible for the planing and implementing the marketing campaigns to achieve visitor targets to the RHS annual flower shows at Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park

• Marketing Executive - Shows

  • Jun 2001 - Apr 2006

  Responsible for assisting the Marketing Manager - Shows in the planning and implementation of the marketing campaigns to achieve visitor targets to the RHS annual flower shows at Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park



England Rugby

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Museum Officer

  • Sep 1998 - Jun 2001

  Responsible for the planning and implementation of the marketing campaign for the Museum of Rugby and the Twickenham Stadium tours. Responsible for the planning and implementation of the marketing campaign for the Museum of Rugby and the Twickenham Stadium tours.