Experience

Corpus Christi College Cambridge
• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head Of Communications

  • Dec 2020 - Present

Wolfson College
• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communications Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

Wolfson College Cambridge
• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Website and Communications Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018


Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Communications Officer

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

  As a member of the Communications team, my role was to develop and champion digital engagement across the 100+ staff and 1000s of volunteers across the Trust. I was responsible for social media and website strategy and management, and for developing content and engagement. I generated awareness of conservation and Trust issues and drove traffic to digital activities through online marketing and communications. My remit was to optimise online membership and revenue opportunities by evaluating… Show more As a member of the Communications team, my role was to develop and champion digital engagement across the 100+ staff and 1000s of volunteers across the Trust. I was responsible for social media and website strategy and management, and for developing content and engagement. I generated awareness of conservation and Trust issues and drove traffic to digital activities through online marketing and communications. My remit was to optimise online membership and revenue opportunities by evaluating metrics and analytics and then implementing strategies, tools and applications to foster member and donor engagement, conversion and retention. The Wildlife Trust BCN is one of 47 trusts across the UK whose aim is to 'to promote the conservation and study of nature, and to educate the public in understanding and appreciating nature'. With offices in all three counties, it manages 126 nature reserves and works with landowners and managers to create living landscapes that are valuable for wildlife. It also provides a wide range of educational, training and monitoring schemes across the area. Show less As a member of the Communications team, my role was to develop and champion digital engagement across the 100+ staff and 1000s of volunteers across the Trust. I was responsible for social media and website strategy and management, and for developing content and engagement. I generated awareness of conservation and Trust issues and drove traffic to digital activities through online marketing and communications. My remit was to optimise online membership and revenue opportunities by evaluating… Show more As a member of the Communications team, my role was to develop and champion digital engagement across the 100+ staff and 1000s of volunteers across the Trust. I was responsible for social media and website strategy and management, and for developing content and engagement. I generated awareness of conservation and Trust issues and drove traffic to digital activities through online marketing and communications. My remit was to optimise online membership and revenue opportunities by evaluating metrics and analytics and then implementing strategies, tools and applications to foster member and donor engagement, conversion and retention. The Wildlife Trust BCN is one of 47 trusts across the UK whose aim is to 'to promote the conservation and study of nature, and to educate the public in understanding and appreciating nature'. With offices in all three counties, it manages 126 nature reserves and works with landowners and managers to create living landscapes that are valuable for wildlife. It also provides a wide range of educational, training and monitoring schemes across the area. Show less



BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs

• Publications & Education Leader

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2014

  Freelance communications consultant, creating health promotion and disease prevention materials for print and online media. Freelance communications consultant, creating health promotion and disease prevention materials for print and online media.



fionagilsenan.com

• Writer, editor, & project manager

  • 1994 - Dec 2014

  • For over 20 years I have worked as a writer, editor, and project manager for a wide range of publications. • As an independent freelancer for 20 years, I have worked for major publishing houses in the US, Canada, and England. • I specialize in gardening, landscaping, food production, ecology, and health promotion. • I've completed book projects from concept to final pages, written magazine articles, and produced a wide range of educational and promotional materials of all types… Show more • For over 20 years I have worked as a writer, editor, and project manager for a wide range of publications. • As an independent freelancer for 20 years, I have worked for major publishing houses in the US, Canada, and England. • I specialize in gardening, landscaping, food production, ecology, and health promotion. • I've completed book projects from concept to final pages, written magazine articles, and produced a wide range of educational and promotional materials of all types, from newsletters to award-winning posters. • Familiar with all aspects of publishing production and editorial workflow. • Excellent eye for layout and design; capable photographer. • Highly experienced in website development and blogging. • Marketing strategist and social media manager. • Specialist knowledge in health promotion and in gardening, horticulture, plants, conservation, and sustainability. • Excel in conveying practical and technical information in a clear and compelling manner. • Confident in public speaking and engagement. • Able to work both independently and as a fully engaged Show less • For over 20 years I have worked as a writer, editor, and project manager for a wide range of publications. • As an independent freelancer for 20 years, I have worked for major publishing houses in the US, Canada, and England. • I specialize in gardening, landscaping, food production, ecology, and health promotion. • I've completed book projects from concept to final pages, written magazine articles, and produced a wide range of educational and promotional materials of all types… Show more • For over 20 years I have worked as a writer, editor, and project manager for a wide range of publications. • As an independent freelancer for 20 years, I have worked for major publishing houses in the US, Canada, and England. • I specialize in gardening, landscaping, food production, ecology, and health promotion. • I've completed book projects from concept to final pages, written magazine articles, and produced a wide range of educational and promotional materials of all types, from newsletters to award-winning posters. • Familiar with all aspects of publishing production and editorial workflow. • Excellent eye for layout and design; capable photographer. • Highly experienced in website development and blogging. • Marketing strategist and social media manager. • Specialist knowledge in health promotion and in gardening, horticulture, plants, conservation, and sustainability. • Excel in conveying practical and technical information in a clear and compelling manner. • Confident in public speaking and engagement. • Able to work both independently and as a fully engaged Show less


Victoria Spirits
• Canada
• Beverage Manufacturing
• Partner

  • 2005 - 2012


Reader's Digest

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Editor

  • 1991 - 1994

  Based in the illustrated non-fiction book division of Reader’s Digest General Books, I performed a wide range of editorial tasks: • Collaboration with designers, outside consultants, writers, and illustrators. • Adaptation of UK gardening book series for the US market. • Concept development for single titles and book series. Based in the illustrated non-fiction book division of Reader’s Digest General Books, I performed a wide range of editorial tasks: • Collaboration with designers, outside consultants, writers, and illustrators. • Adaptation of UK gardening book series for the US market. • Concept development for single titles and book series.



St. Remy Press

• Book Editor

  • 1986 - 1991

  I began my career as an editorial assistant at this book packager during my final two years at university. I worked from the ground up, becoming a Senior Editor in the New York office in 1989. I began my career as an editorial assistant at this book packager during my final two years at university. I worked from the ground up, becoming a Senior Editor in the New York office in 1989.