Experience

sportscotland

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Manager (Media and Public Affairs)

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Strategic media and public affairs lead for sportscotland, Scotland's national agency for sport. • Development and implementation of communications strategies and PR campaigns • Media relations management • Online content development and management • Relationship management (corporate and stakeholder communications) • Crisis management • Providing direct support and advice to senior officers including CEO • Speech writing Strategic media and public affairs lead for sportscotland, Scotland's national agency for sport. • Development and implementation of communications strategies and PR campaigns • Media relations management • Online content development and management • Relationship management (corporate and stakeholder communications) • Crisis management • Providing direct support and advice to senior officers including CEO • Speech writing



Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sports Sub-Editor

  • Nov 2003 - Dec 2020

  • Editing sports and advertising copy, writing headlines and designing pages within fixed, tight deadlines • Editing sports and advertising copy, writing headlines and designing pages within fixed, tight deadlines



Glasgow 2018

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Strategic Public Relations lead for the inaugural European Championships, the largest sporting event to be staged in Scotland outside of the Commonwealth Games. Key functions included: • Development and implementation of communications strategies and PR campaigns • Media relations including production of news releases and reactive responses • Online content development across digital and social media platforms • Political briefings and speech writing • Ambassador Strategy management • External relationship management • Crisis management Show less



Glasgow Life

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Officer (Glasgow Sport and Major Sportng Events)

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  Media relations including production of news releases and media management for the following projects, events and venues: • 2015 World Gymnastics Championships • 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships • 2015 Davis Cup • 2016 Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix • 2016 Glasgow World Cup Gymnastics • 2016 British Swimming Championships (Olympic Trials) • 2016 British Para-Swim International Meet • 2016 SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Cities (5th in world, Best Legacy, Best Small City) • 2017 World Badminton Championships • 2018 European Championships • 2019 European Athletics Indoor Championships • Glasgow Club • Glasgow Sports Person of the Year Awards • Emirates Arena • Tollcross International Swimming Centre • Scotstoun Stadium • Glasgow School of Sport • City of Glasgow Swim Team Other areas of work include: • Political briefings • Production of corporate documents • Website development • Social media content Show less



Glasgow City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adviser to the Leader of the Council

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  The Leader's Office is the political nerve centre of the administration, supporting the Leader of the Council and Executive Members. It works across all council departments including the Chief Executive's Office, providing political direction where required. Key functions included: • Providing direct support and advice to the Leader of the Council • Supporting the Leader and the Administration to deliver the pledges contained within their manifesto and the council’s Strategic Plan • Carrying out research into policy initiatives to support the council’s strategic objectives • Drafting media comments and articles, and providing advice on media responses as appropriate • Writing speeches for the Leader • Drafting briefings on issues of significance, both in a local and national government context • Working directly with Executive Members to support the implementation of manifesto pledges. Show less



Glasgow 2018 Youth Olympic Games Bid Team

• Media Manager

  • May 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Media relations including production of news releases and media management • Development and implementation of Communications Strategy • The city's bid won international praise and was a shortlisted finalist • Website development • Media relations including production of news releases and media management • Development and implementation of Communications Strategy • The city's bid won international praise and was a shortlisted finalist • Website development

• Media Officer

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

  Media relations including production of news releases and media management for the following projects, events and venues: • Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Flag Handover Ceremony (Glasgow’s cultural performance at the closing ceremony) • Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run • Ignis Asset Management Women’s 10k • O2 Glasgow Mela • Glasgow Wildcats • Aviva International Match Athletics • Super 8 Athletics • Glasgow World Cup Gymnastics • Glasgow Loves Christmas • Glasgow Club • Emirates Airline Glasgow 7s • Glasgow City 7s • Glasgow Sports Person of the Year Awards • Skyride Glasgow • Glasgow Running Network • Sport Relief Mile • British Art Show 7 • Commonwealth Arena • Tollcross International Swimming Centre • Scotstoun Stadium • Glasgow School of Sport Other areas of work include: • Political briefings • Production of corporate documents • Website development Show less



ng Homes

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Sep 2005 - Nov 2009

  • Media relations including production of news releases and media management • Development and implementation of Communications Strategy • Production of corporate documents including annual report • Tenant newsletter (North News) development and contributor • Website development • Awards submissions • Media relations including production of news releases and media management • Development and implementation of Communications Strategy • Production of corporate documents including annual report • Tenant newsletter (North News) development and contributor • Website development • Awards submissions



River Clyde Homes

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Consultant

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  • Media relations including production of news releases and media management • Development and implementation of Communications Strategy • Production of corporate documents including annual report • Tenant newsletter (Home Times) development and contributor • Interview and appointment of external PR agency • Website development • Media relations including production of news releases and media management • Development and implementation of Communications Strategy • Production of corporate documents including annual report • Tenant newsletter (Home Times) development and contributor • Interview and appointment of external PR agency • Website development



Glasgow Housing Association

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations Consultant

  • Dec 2004 - Sep 2005

  • Advisor to Investment and Regeneration team on all aspects of PR including media relations (news releases and press conferences), corporate image and political briefings • Research and production of briefing notes for Chief Executive and Directors • Member of tenant newsletter (The Key) editorial team • Development of advertising campaigns • Production of corporate documents • Awards submissions • Advisor to Investment and Regeneration team on all aspects of PR including media relations (news releases and press conferences), corporate image and political briefings • Research and production of briefing notes for Chief Executive and Directors • Member of tenant newsletter (The Key) editorial team • Development of advertising campaigns • Production of corporate documents • Awards submissions



Osler Media

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Public Relations Manager

  • Jul 2004 - Sep 2005

  • Production of news releases and media management for various organisations including Scottish Executive agencies, a college and retail outlets • Development of working relationships with partner organisations • Implementation of communications strategies • Production of news releases and media management for various organisations including Scottish Executive agencies, a college and retail outlets • Development of working relationships with partner organisations • Implementation of communications strategies



Kirkintilloch Herald

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Journalist

  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2004

  • Reporting sport and news with key knowledge of local government, health, education and housing • Reporting sport and news with key knowledge of local government, health, education and housing