Experience

Pallant House Gallery
• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Learning Programme Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

The Novium Museum
• United Kingdom
• Museums
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Learning and Community Engagement Officer

  • Jul 2021 - Jul 2022


Butser Ancient Farm

• United Kingdom
• Museums
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Archaeologist; Project Management, Public Engagement and Research

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2021

  My role is to ensure the relevant and engaging use of material culture at this archaeological open air museum. I have wide ranging experience in project management, research, marketing and public engagement.Highly organised, with effective time management skills critical to co-ordinating multiple projects with tight lead times:Project lead in the research, design and construction of a full-scale Neolithic house.Spearheaded and co-ordinated Roman Villa re-interpretation project, including complete revision of domestic space, artwork and furnishings.Member of team developing strategy, content and marketing of new digital business platform.Effective communication and relationship management:Expansion of research and public engagement network through formation of collaborations with Wessex Archaeology, UCL, Operation Nightingale and The Species Recovery Trust.Management and delivery of student placement and internship programme.Strong copywriting, editing and proofreading skills:Recent publications include British Archaeology magazine and The Association for Roman Archaeology Journal.Research and scripting for film, video, audio guides and site interpretation.Content writing for web based platforms.Confident and engaging public speaker:Deliver lectures and other public engagement activities to academic and non-specialised audiences.Broadcasting experience including BBC1 London News, Channel 5’s Digging up Britain’s Past, BBC Radio 4 and Solent TV.Expansive knowledge of public engagement:Multi-project experience with public, volunteers, school and special interest groups.Skilled in development and execution of activities for events, filming, conferences, lectures and school visits. Show less

• School Education and Events Team Member

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  Confident leading school groups through a full day programme of talks and activities.Skilled at engaging a range of age groups in both KS 1, 2 and 3 with delivery of relevant, targeted information.Ability to operate to tight timescales, respond quickly to logistical challenges and remain calm under pressure.Co-lead for CBA Young Archaeologists’ Club on site, developing and running annual programme of events and activities.



Michael Page International

• Belgium
• Human Resources Services

• Marketing Account Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  Delivered large scale, multi-strand communications and advertising campaigns to very tight deadlines. Experienced in application of full marketing mix including direct mail, on and offline advertising, events, PR, corporate literature and merchandise. Ability to build strong relationships and excellent networking skills resulting in repeat business for our recruitment consultants. Recipient of Michael Page’s ‘Client Services Award’, given annually to an individual who has “...demonstrated exceptional development of relationships with clients, knowledge of clients’ needs, levels of pro-activity and execution of highly creative work”. Show less



MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Account Executive

  • 2003 - 2005

  Produced high quality marketing communications for in-house recruitment team and top tier legal clients. Produced high quality marketing communications for in-house recruitment team and top tier legal clients.



THE CAMPAIGN WORKS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Marketing Account Executive

  • 2002 - 2003

  Responsible for producing high quality marketing communications for a range of well known consumer brands including Hilton Hotels and Greene King. Responsible for producing high quality marketing communications for a range of well known consumer brands including Hilton Hotels and Greene King.



Visit Scotland

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality

• Information and Communications Officer

  • 2001 - 2002

  Responsible for delivery of accurate, timely information to a wide range of consumer audiences both domestic and international. Skilled in planning and logistics, organising tours for individuals and small independent groups with a particular focus on less well known locations and attractions. Support role in marketing and PR activities of Visit Scotland's London branch. Supported Visit Scotland's London Manager with creating PR stories for national press release including the Valentine's Day 'Flower of Scotland' campaign. Assisted with planning, organisation and attendance of branding and profile-raising events to target new audiences such as Asian wedding market. Represented Visit Scotland at national and international consumer travel events in London, Edinburgh and Paris. Excellent networking skills with ability to communicate at all levels. Show less



Worldwide Adventures Abroad

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements

• Tour Leader

  • Aug 1997 - Jun 1998

  Responsible for all day-to-day aspects of leading cultural high-end tours in Greece, Egypt and Israel. Provided tours and informal lectures, with a wide ranging knowledge of archaeology, history and culture associated with but not limited to the classical world. Responsibility for selecting and employing additional local guides and staff where necessary to comply with local laws and regulations. Organised all dining requirements from picnics and restaurants to specialist venues such as vineyards. Planning, delivery and supervision of extra-curricular activities. Effective management of tour finances to meet budgetary constraints. Experience of effectively managing a range of additional individual and group needs, from post-terror event evacuation, medical requirements and emergency hospitalisation, to passport and visa issues, lost baggage and special dietary requirements. Show less