Experience

Penwortham Priory Academy Trust

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Supervisor

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  A proactive, creative and multi-faceted role requiring excellent attention to detail:• Undertaking communications on behalf of the school including correspondence and publications for internal/external use to ensure effective delivery and quality of the school’s brand and written communications to all stakeholders• Coordinating, monitoring and organising school marketing and promotion, including events, PR, social media and website to deliver a consistent and professional image across the mix of printed and digital media (design and artwork, media liaison, photography and content writing)• Development and content management of the school website, social media channels and newsletters• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team including servicing meetings• Supervising the Academy Management Team through planning, developing, designing and monitoring administrative systems and procedures, allocation, checking of work and problem solving• Proactively dealing with day to day situations with parents, pupils and staff Show less

• Communications and Marketing Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Present



The Space Centre

• Preston, United Kingdom

• Administrator

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  At the frontline of an extremely busy reception hub providing a high standard of customer care to teachers, parents and carers. As well as dealing with telephone/email enquiries and responding in person to queries efficiently, I have responsibility for the computerised booking and contacts systems and all administrative procedures relating to managing cash and other financial transactions, facilities management, staff liaison meetings, marketing (including website, literature and social media) and training. Show less



Zimpli Kids

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Executive

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Planned and orchestrated a marketing campaign, incorporating their leading product, to raise money for a children’s charity. I was responsible for writing the marketing and operations plans, managing the development of a dedicated website and designing/copywriting marketing materials for different audiences. I was also responsible for negotiating sponsorship and discounted fees to maximise the charity donation. Planned and orchestrated a marketing campaign, incorporating their leading product, to raise money for a children’s charity. I was responsible for writing the marketing and operations plans, managing the development of a dedicated website and designing/copywriting marketing materials for different audiences. I was also responsible for negotiating sponsorship and discounted fees to maximise the charity donation.



The Via Partnership

• United Kingdom
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Communications Officer

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

  I have sole responsibility for the marketing and communications function of the business, covering all areas of company products and services using both internal and external marketing activities. • Keep up to date with news and developments relating to the training and education sector • Develop and implement marketing plans and work with all departments for its execution • Deliver all marketing activity within agreed budgets • To achieve frequent, timely and positive media coverage • Management and development of corporate marketing activities including websites, email, newsletters, events and print • Maintain and explore social media activity through Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn • Event management • Design and produce literature and promotional materials through Adobe InDesign and Photoshop • Update company websites using CMS systems including Drupal and WordPress • Prepare press releases, liaise with media (radio/press/social media) to obtain coverage • Copywrite literature and website content • Liaison with all levels of clients, staff and suppliers • Analysis and reporting of website activity using Google Analytics Show less



Skills and Education Group Awards

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Officer

  • Jan 2002 - Oct 2012

  • Design, production, and maintenance of print and web-based marketing communications using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe PDF and online magazine creation apps. Copywriting, image sourcing, design and layout of company brochures, catalogues, leaflets, web banners and adverts • Maintain and control of company web site using Dreamweaver, html code and content management system to ensure that all information is current and accessibility compliant • Co-ordinate promotional activity in support of the company’s products and services, suggesting ideas, improvement and development • Create and despatch bulk electronic emails from email address provided. Preparation of email in Dreamweaver and despatch via Atomic Mail using a database of contacts • Assist with the organisation of promotional events including exhibitions, open days and launches • Explore competitor marketing, suggesting how the company can keep in line with current trends Show less



ICG. Strategic Marketing Agency

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production & Admin Manager

  • Sep 1993 - Nov 2001

  • Responsible for the efficient delivery of key functions of the advertising agency - Project scheduling, prioritising and quality checking, client servicing, executive support and administration. Cope in a highly pressurised environment with constant deadlines and projects, and have an eye for detail • Project Control - Monitor and control all jobs from start to finish : Prepare quotation from brief supplied and execute project with relevant studio or supplier. Establish costings, timings, reference, technical specifications, proof check artwork prior to release and originate purchase orders. Chair daily meetings with department heads to highlight project status and priorities • Print Buying - Extensive knowledge of printing processes and technical terms, liaison with printers, knowledge of each printers’ capabilities, negotiation of cost effective prices • Supervision of the Production Assistant - Ensure she is well informed and work is carried out correctly and efficiently. Provide help, advice and training Show less