Experience

Apex Tubulars Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Designer

  • Aug 2022 - Present



PCL Group

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ecommerce Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present



PDi Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Oil, Gas, and Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Admin

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2020



Sistema Scotland

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Officer

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  As Marketing and Communications Officer, my role was to define the image of Sistema Scotland, particularly after the launch of the third Big Noise centre. A national marketing and communications strategy had to be established to support the aims of the organisation, and ensure key messages were delivered to support the funding of the programmes into the future. Key Achievements:  Realigned the image of Sistema Scotland from a children’s music charity to one of social transformation.  Increased enrolment rate for each centre through a more enriched and informative information pack.  Released the potential in every member of staff as brand ambassadors for Sistema Scotland.  Creative design of brochures, posters, flyers and other marketing materials to boost the reputation of Sistema Scotland and its services. Social Media  Introduced a Social Media Strategy to communicate with families, communities, funders and stakeholders of the work of the Big Noise Orchestras.  Developed Social media pages for each centre, allowing greater communication with parents and community members  Realigned the charity social media pages to highlight the aims and objectives of Sistema Scotland Policies and Procedures  Produced a style guide to ensure anything produced across the centres has a professional unified look and feel.  Produced the Photography and Filming of Children and Young People Policy to streamline procedures across the organisation and protect members of the Big Noise orchestras.  Rewrote the Information and Communications Technology policy to include social media guidelines to safeguard members of staff, volunteers and members of the Big Noise Orchestras. Website Development & Maintenance  Implemented the redevelopment of the Sistema Scotland website making it more informative and user friendly, including continued content management.



Apardion Ltd

• Events Manager & Administrator

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2014

  A Facilities Management company based in Aberdeen. My role includes Market Manager for Aberdeen Country Fair, Events and Marketing Manager for The Academy Shopping Centre and Lead Coordinator of Fire Alarm Testing & Evacuation Drills for multiple organisations throughout the city. Key Achievements:  Increased participation from local businesses in the Aberdeen Country Fair street market by 25%.  Introduction of events to The Academy Shopping Centre including an award winning Christmas event, the phenomenal World Cup 2012, a remarkable Wedding Exhibition as well as numerous successful art, craft and sculpture shows.  Successful organisation of Fire Alarm testing, increasing client base by 30%.  Redevelopment of the Apardion, Academy and Aberdeen Country Fair Websites making them more informative and user friendly plus continued content management.  Key player in the rebranding of The Academy, showcasing it for the young, fun, fashion and leisure destination it has become, in place of the boutique shopping centre for which it was originally marketed.  Modernised the means of social interaction between customers and management at The Academy, including the introduction of social media services and text messaging comments service.  Fully implemented the rebranding of Apardion across the company with redevelopment of all marketing material and sales portfolios to increase sales of all services.  Strong working partnerships with printing companies plus local and national suppliers for all organisational needs.



Aberdeen University Students Association

• Vice President (Charities)

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  Within the Students’ Representative body of the University of Aberdeen, my role was to promote participation in fundraising events. The main area was the Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign, managing events to raise money for charities, groups and projects in the North East of Scotland. Key Achievements:  Key organiser of student wide events including two years of Orientation weeks and Graduation Balls.  Increased participation in all recurring events, more successful than the previous year, in particular the annual parade and musical production.  Introduction of new events to aid participation in other activities, including many sponsored events.  Re-introduction and up scaling of previously organised events including Fashion Shows and Music Concerts.  Raised profile of corporate events including the annual disbursement ceremony.  Increased money raised to £50,000 in 2006 (up 30%) and £80,000 in 2007 (up 60%).  Developed numerous relationships with key businesses and organisations.