Director

• Nov 2022 - Present

Founder & Managing Director

• Jul 2013 - Present

We make the multiple award-winning Brighton Gin (Handmade Gin of the Year 2019; IWSC Gold; IWSC Trophy; voted UK's Best Gin in the People's Drinks Awards) and associated products here in the glorious city of Brighton & Hove. Brighton Gin is genuinely handmade from beginning to end by our friends and family team, including hand-peeling the fruit and crushing juniper to hand-waxing and labelling every bottle. Brighton Gin is made with 100% organic wheat spirit (all the better for dodging the hangover bullet), and botanicals including locally-grown coriander seed, fresh orange and lime peels, and milk thistle. Our goal is to take the Spirit of Brighton to the world, in an ethical and sustainable way! Show less

Broadcaster, Presenter & Speaker

• 2011 - Present

Award-winning freelance broadcaster, presenter and speaker with a broad range of experience varying from roles at BBC (Radio 4, BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey, World Service) to working with small independent production companies, and on one-off projects and commissions. Public speaking engagements include diversity and inclusion, small business and change in times of crisis. Delighted to be recognised by The Independent's annual Pink List for 2013 and their Rainbow List for 2014. In addition to my weekly BBC show I'm currently script advising on The Archers. Freelance production credits include:- Live & Local on BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey Script consultant - The Archers Presenter, Sunday Night Live on BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey Presenter & Producer, Out In Brighton - award-winning LGBTQ radio show Project Manager for QueenSpark Books for their Brighton Trans*formed transgender oral history project for The Heritage Lottery Fund Radio 4 The Archers Insider fan podcast http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thearchers/posts/Listen-to-The-Archers-Insider Radio 4 - The Food Programme feature-maker Radio 4 Children in Need Auction - Producer BBC Stargazing LIVE - Associate Producer Radio 4 drama production credits include:- An Angel At My Table (Classic Serial) for BBC Radio 4), The Middlesteins (Book of the week), The Silence At The Song's End (Afternoon Play), Le Donne (Woman's Hour Drama), The Listening Project (for BBC Radio 4 & The British Library) Event management for University of Brighton, Brighton & Hove City Council and BBC events Show less

Producer & Presenter, Out In Brighton radio show

• Jun 2011 - Jan 2019

Out In Brighton on Radio Reverb 97.2fm is the city's multiple award-winning radio show named on The Independent's Pink List, the Rainbow List, National Diversity Awards. With a wide variety of guests from scene personalities to campaigners, drag queens and comedians to activists and sports professionals, the programme also features previews and reviews and reflects Brighton's arts and community events scene through an LGBT lens and across the LGBTQ spectrum. Podomatic's #1 rated LGBT podcast with listeners in 40 countries. Show less

Regional Manager, Meridian - Digital Switchover

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

Managing the BBC's Switchover Help Scheme for the Meridian TV region, running from Dorset to Kent. Switchover is the UK's biggest social action campaign since decimalisation, and the Help Scheme was set up to make sure that those most at risk of being left behind by Switchover get all the help and assistance they need to make the switch.

Radio 4 - Schedule Manager

• Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

Full planning, coordination and schedule management of the BBC’s most logistically complex network, scheduling 16,000 programmes over the financial year. Sound editorial judgement, balancing the placement of programmes in the schedule for best impact and avoiding clashes in content for the best possible experience for the listener. Responsible for books, readings and plays in the Radio 4 schedule.Planning, communicating and administering the most strategic, creative, competitive and financially viable schedule. Managing business to ensure suppliers (both BBC and independent) get the right volume of commissions through the year; ensuring these are delivered on time and to budget. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with people at all levels including Radio 4 management team with confidence and clarity. A flexible, collaborative and positive approach, with an appreciation of the demands and constraints on others. Show less

Radio 4 - Network Management

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

Full business planning, project management and network support for Radio 4 HQ.Working with the Network Manager to plan and run complex projects such as the relocation of Radio 4 Pres & Con to Wood Norton, coordination of commissioning round launches for all indie and in-house producers, and Diversity events with BECTU and the commercial radio sector. Business organiser for Radio 4 – freelance payments and engaging new freelancers; managing business for independent suppliers.Working on the ground at various Radio 4 events including Edinburgh Festival and Latitude, helping ensure the smooth production of the events whether dealing with audience issues, health and safety concerns, or liaising between the production and venue teams to ensure the smoothest possible productions. Experience of juggling competing demands and priorities in a very pressured environment with constantly shifting priorities. Show less