PR & Communications Manager

• Jan 2016 - Present

My work involves raising awareness of the value and benefits of the Cadet Forces for young people, adult volunteers and the community. The RFCA's network of staff, association members and Defence contacts in the East of England is my main portal to getting the word out about the work that we do. My targeted social media campaigns delivered up to 270% uplift to CFAV applications last year. I manage the website and contribute to content development for our digital and print publications. In my team, we also share inspirational content about employers showing their support for Reservists and veterans through the Armed Forces Covenant. We’ll also tell you about major upgrades and facilities improvements delivered across the region which improve the training experience for Reservists and Cadets. These venues are also available for hire and all income is re-invested back into the Reserve and Cadet Estate. Show less

Senior Account Manager

• Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

Key account management, responsible for defining, developing and delivering digital marketing communications campaigns. Key account management, responsible for defining, developing and delivering digital marketing communications campaigns.

Senior Account Manager

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2015

Enabling delivery of print and digital content for Ford Commercial Vehicles across Ford of Europe markets. Nurturing strong working relationships with FoE Digital, ATL, BTL Marketing Teams and other FoE teams with an interest in print & digital content development. Working in alignment with multiple agencies to ensure coordinated delivery of FoE Marketing campaigns. working on behalf of the client to deliver cost & time savings on projects through continuous improvement of processes and improved communications. Show less

Category Marketing Executive - Produce and MFP

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

Developing category marketing strategies and plans, evaluations and analysis.Turning transaction data into insight. Creating expert powerpoint presentations for sales meetings.Using commercial acumen to offer customer-centric actionable business solutions to clients.Recommended new promotional offers based on analysis of sales data. Contributing annual marketing plans to JBP planning process.Client Manager for Clubcard Media solutions to Tesco Commercial buyers and suppliers. Category aligned to Meat,Fish,Poultry and Produce, previously Baby, Beauty and Toiletries.Developing long term sustainable working relationships with Tesco Commercial Teams and their supply base. Show less

Marketing Executive - Category media solutions - Baby, Beauty & Toiletries

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

Marketing Executive - Channel & Product Marketing

• Oct 2009 - Nov 2010

Grocery and Convenience activation across 4 brands, resulting in 42% volume growth and 30% marginal contribution year on year growth.Managed multi-million pound budgets. Managed 3rd party agencies.Cultivated constructive and cooperative working relationships across all functional areas and suppliers, leveraging these relationships to deliver better solutions.Carried out regular data analysis, reporting and evaluations to refine solutions. Cascaded the marketing strategy into an activation plan for 2011 including budget distribution & Print/Premiums requirements across all routes to market. Prepared sales tools for product promotion, internal communications, trade and consumer press. Commissioning and proofing of print, premiums and copy. Show less

Marketing executive - Sampling & Experiential

• May 2009 - Nov 2009

Ran Sampling campaigns for several Britvic and Pepsi brands from shaping to evaluation. Writing briefs, signing off on print and premiums, managing mulitple large budgets, coordinating with technical departments. Project management of these campaigns also included inter-agency working and updating colleagues up to Director level.Enabled solid record keeping and project management progress tracking using Sharepoint.

Supply Chain Graduate

• 2007 - 2009

Warehouse Team Leader

• Oct 2007 - Apr 2008

Managed a team of 11Maintained 99.8% customer service levels.Delivered 20% cost savings on key tasks through process improvements. Developed cost & performance measures and tracking process.

Project Manager

• 2008 - 2008

Managed multiple projects from scoping to closure, contributing to meeting site cost saving targets.Advised Supply Chain Directors on departmental strategy and branding.Built the online infrastructure for British Standards Institution (BSI) best practice. Built the Sharepoint sites for the department.

Buyer - Engineering & Quality

• 2007 - 2008

Generated on target savings in Engineering Parts and Services portfolio.Negotiated supplier contracts.Improved contract compliance through stakeholder management.Rationalised the supplier base by 20%.

Logistics Planner & Analyst

• Jul 2006 - Sep 2007

• Designed a tool for monitoring depot operational schedule adherence, pinpoint problem areas and implemented a set of solutions for rapid remediation. Increased net profit by up to 20% of weekly revenue target. • Work as part of a small FMCG Logistics Planning Team to produce dynamic ‘Day 1 for Day 1’ and ‘Day 1 for Day 2’ delivery plans using a fleet of over 100 units across 120+ collection and delivery sites UK-wide. • Designed a tool for monitoring depot operational schedule adherence, pinpoint problem areas and implemented a set of solutions for rapid remediation. Increased net profit by up to 20% of weekly revenue target. • Work as part of a small FMCG Logistics Planning Team to produce dynamic ‘Day 1 for Day 1’ and ‘Day 1 for Day 2’ delivery plans using a fleet of over 100 units across 120+ collection and delivery sites UK-wide.

Machine Operative

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

Printing operative delivering high street retail cosmetics displays. Printing operative delivering high street retail cosmetics displays.

Business Developer

• Dec 2002 - Jun 2003

Writing business proposals for the business development team. Researching appropriate academics whose expertise could be useful on active and prospective projects. Assisting the Business Development Manager with organisational tasks. Writing business proposals for the business development team. Researching appropriate academics whose expertise could be useful on active and prospective projects. Assisting the Business Development Manager with organisational tasks.

Community Activity Consultant

• Jun 2000 - Aug 2000

Coordinating a work experience program giving under-privileged teens an introduction to the engineering workplace. Ensuring all 60 participants were well supervised and given appropriate work assignments. Researching and reporting on other active projects to support the local community. Coordinating a work experience program giving under-privileged teens an introduction to the engineering workplace. Ensuring all 60 participants were well supervised and given appropriate work assignments. Researching and reporting on other active projects to support the local community.