Experience

Near Neighbours

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Near Neighbours Worker

  • Feb 2021 - Present



The Colour of Love

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies

• Social Media Strategist

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Media & Marketing Lead

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Secured media coverage from 4 national and regional news outlets. This media coverage highlighted the project’s relevance to current affairs, increasing social media engagement for the project and its events.• 35% digital audience growth by writing and editing impactful content for social media, local councillors and other stakeholders. • Implemented photography exhibition at New Art Exchange, Nottingham Playhouse Celebration Event, and Nottinghamshire Archives transcripts hand-over event, satisfying National Heritage Lottery Fund's (funders') Project outcomes, and Project objectives. • Recruited volunteer professionals through networks built through Nottingham Trent University and LeftLion Magazine, resulting in professional standard outputs for the Project.



LeftLion Magazine Nottingham

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Arts & Culture Contributor

  • Dec 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Broadened magazine’s coverage beyond traditional arts representation, widening magazine’s readership scope, with community cohesive articles.• Provided a respected, significant and city-wide platform for community incentives, and local arts, with my article coverage such as Nottingham Refugee Week's RefuTalent 2019.• Produced credible articles through use of prominent and influential networks with key players such as Mayor of Nottingham, Nottingham Carnival Director and New Art Exchange CEO.



Nottingham Trent University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Officer

  • Mar 2004 - May 2019

  • 2% year on year student conversion, achieved by proactive, concise and informative communications, which reduced enquiry traffic. This was delivered with the automated admissions communications, which I lead and implemented. Honorarium payment received in recognition. • Acquired correct income for the University from students, by applying fair and consistent UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) case law when assessing student applications. • Implemented and acquired a globally emerging, and alternative income source for the University, by placing it within reputable online learning education providers.• Ensured the University had trained Admissions Officers and academics to provide round the year service to applicants, on all application processes, by coaching and training admissions colleagues on online learning admissions. • Executed accurate assessments of international qualifications, within a 5-day turnaround of applications and enquiries, which secured conversion of applicants to students in a highly competitive, international market.

• Marketing Assistant

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Raised the University’s profile by highlighting its unique selling point, which led to eventually securing top 20 UK universities for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2020) and Gold-rated teaching (TEF 2017). • Established a culture of pride among employers, rooted in employers’ reputation among external stakeholders, by informing fellow employees of company achievements and activity, using Rhythmx, CRM and Exact Target. • Directed online traffic from third party websites to company website, for increased engagement with University, which drove applications and conversion to students.

• Arts & Culture Vlogger

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Influenced viewership engagement with their local area, while highlighting the breadth of the magazine’s coverage.• Maintained sponsors’ confidence, by talking enthusiastically on camera, and expanding magazine’s portfolio.