Experience

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  UNTHA shredding technology GmbH

  • United Kingdom

  • Global Marketing Director

    • Nov 2023 - Present
    • United Kingdom

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  Scriba PR

  • United Kingdom
  • Public Relations and Communications Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Non Executive Director

    • Jun 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Founder and PR specialist

    • May 2013 - Jun 2023

    Responsible for the strategic direction of our own business, as well as clients', I spend my days:- Developing and directing results-driven communications plans that meet clients' business objectives- Executing clients' PR activities including securing and preparing editorials, nurturing media relationships, directing photo and video shoots, securing and scripting speaking opportunities, coordinating events, empowering & upskilling clients' marketing teams and so on- Handling new business enquiries and driving the continued evolution of Scriba's client base- Conducting market research and introducing new PR-related services that satisfy fresh communications challenges- Devising tailored training plans and encouraging the ongoing professional progression of my colleagues- Delivering bespoke training/workshops for organisations' communications teams, and offering mentoring support to junior colleagues- Representing Scriba at third party events and providing PR commentary on industry topics- Speaking at business, PR and entrepreneurship events on the topics of public relations, business growth, start-ups, women in business, company purpose, and workplace culture.The list goes on. I enjoy and will maintain a hands on role in the business however large we grow.

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  UNTHA UK Limited

  • York, England, United Kingdom

  • Marketing Director

    • Feb 2021 - Nov 2023
    • York, England, United Kingdom

    Responsible for coordinating all elements of UNTHA UK's communications strategy, to deliver a range of objectives including to:- Project UNTHA's voice - Champion and safeguard the brand in the public eye- Fuel collaboration and discussion within industry- Keep the sales pipeline healthy

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  Greenhead College

  • Huddersfield, United Kingdom

  • Associate Governor

    • Dec 2016 - Jun 2023
    • Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    An external Governor offering the perspective of a regional employer and former student:- Lead marketing advisor Governor- Member of Search & Governance committee

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  Litmus Public Relations Ltd

  • Leeds, United Kingdom

  • Account director

    • Jun 2008 - May 2013
    • Leeds, United Kingdom

    Having worked to achieve a portfolio of clients throughout the UK my responsibilities include:- - Developing and implementing client PR strategies; - Sourcing and generating PR and editorial opportunities; - Nurturing relationships with clients, clients' customers, the media, suppliers and third party agencies;- Directing photo-shoots and selecting/preparing images for use; - Writing press releases, authoritative comments, feature articles, newsletters and website content; - Directing client meetings to feed back progress of campaigns against objectives and budgets set; - Providing support for complementary marketing activities e.g. events; - Preparing winning submissions for clients’ industry awards; - Working with external agencies to collaboratively develop websites, digital media campaigns and promotional event material; - Driving complete website new builds and website overhauls, managing the design and build, coordinating project schedules however tight, preparing all content in alignment with client objectives and SEO strategies and overseeing the involvement of SEO strategists- Managing clients’ social media and website content; - Assisting other team members with the day-to-day running of their client campaigns; - Managing the office single-handedly when required and- Supporting company directors with business development where possible.

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  Litmus Public Relations Ltd

  • Leeds

  • Junior PR Executive

    • Jul 2006 - Sep 2007
    • Leeds

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  CVHS

  • Huddersfield, United Kingdom

  • Voluntary tutor for students with learning difficulties

    • 2001 - 2004
    • Huddersfield, United Kingdom

    Providing reading and writing support for pupils in secondary education, with learning or behavioural difficulties.