Experience

Nation Broadcasting Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Radio and Television Broadcasting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• UK Brand Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Manage the digital and SPI teams • Oversee and implement the marketing and branding for 20 radio stations across the UK• Implement and control branded client partnerships • Create on-air, social and web-content for internal comms and client partnerships • Manage National creative sales and partnerships with entertainment promoters • Drive creative and digital sales across the business• Copy writing and approving all on-air content for any branded on-air content; namely sponsorships, promotions and competitions• Ensure all content adheres to Ofcom and licensing rules

• Sales Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Manage local and National client accounts including agencies, forming and maintaining excellent relationships• Drive sales across the Solent commercial team• Manage the account managers and set targets in line with the budget• Train new account managers on company ethos, selling radio and our portfolio of digital products• Strive to hit personal targets each month by driving forward with new business and retaining and building on current relationships



Havant Borough Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Havant Borough Councillor

  • May 2016 - May 2021

  HBC Councillor representing the ward of Hayling West HBC Councillor representing the ward of Hayling West



Nation Broadcasting

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SPI and Events Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Creating bespoke multi-media solutions for local and national clients • Managing the CRM system, SPI and Events Executive, organising and managing commercial events • Manage and book digital products including web content and programmatic digital marketing solutions • Work with the programming team producing promotional scripts and sponsorships tags in line with brand guidelines • Creating bespoke multi-media solutions for local and national clients • Managing the CRM system, SPI and Events Executive, organising and managing commercial events • Manage and book digital products including web content and programmatic digital marketing solutions • Work with the programming team producing promotional scripts and sponsorships tags in line with brand guidelines



Celador Radio

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SPI and Events Manager and EA to Chairman

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

• Head of Sales Support and EA to CEO

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  As per the below plus the below additional responsibilities• Organise commercial away days for the South region and coordinate Christmas party for the group• Manage the South Support team as they provide crucial assistance to the regional commercial teams. • Devise highly creative and innovative pitch presentations to help bring in business.

• Head of Sales Support and EA to CEO and Chairman

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  As per the below plus the below additional responsibilities• Manage the Chairman’s diary and email correspondence where appropriate • Arrange conference calls and meetings• Organise and coordinate client hospitality trips to the South of France, this entailed booking flights, organising transfers, producing itineraries and liaising with the clients, and Captain and crew of the Yacht.

• Sales Coordinator and EA to CEO

  • May 2015 - Jul 2016

  As per the below plus the below additional responsibilities• Manage CEO’s diary and email correspondence where appropriate • Arrange conference calls and meetings both internally and externally

• Sales Coordinator

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Support the sales team on a day to day basis as well as being the first point of contact for general client and account queries. • Generate client plans and proposals and book commercial campaigns via PlanIT/GES.• Assist with the administration of the CRM database and update the sales figures on a daily basis. • Produce Powerpoint proposals for the account managers to use when pitching to clients• Perform certain financial duties such as produce purchase orders, raise pro-forma invoices, collect campaign pre-payments and set up direct debit mandates• Manage the office, including training, purchasing office supplies and any minor HR needs



Global

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Heart Angel

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2014

  Key Responsibilities:• Cover for Capital FM Coordinator in their absence• Working on many high profile events including: The British Beach Polo Championships and The New Forest Show in 2012

• Freelance Reporter

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2014

  Key Responsibilities:• Member of the news team• Effective communicator with excellent analytical, oral and written skills• Conduct interviews with leading politicians, local politicians, emergency services and dignitaries on a variety of news issues• Research and write articles on national and local issues for the Heart News website• Very involved with the reporting and news gathering for the 2012 Olympics in Weymouth and Portland, including the torch relay all across the South Coast.



Hayling Island Sailing Club

• Hayling Island

• Events Coordinator/Duty Manager

  • Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Key Responsibilities: • Deputize for House Manager in her absence • Duty manage shifts • Role includes helping organise in-house functions and corporate events • Dealing with members enquires and assisting in the running and organisation of monthly events calendar • Train and supervise restaurant and bar staff • Experienced in the management of event suppliers, purchase orders, stock control, negotiating budgets and fees as well as providing advice on style and format of events • Undertake administrative duties such as the house staff rota and ordering of stock • Good knowledge, understanding and experience of health and safety and licensing legislation