Experience

Get Ahead

• United Kingdom
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Director - Berkshire | North Hampshire | Surrey

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Have you hit your capacity, or simply lack the capability, however recognise that you require certain skills to develop and grow your business, but don't want the cost or commitment of employing someone? Then we can support those needs to allow you to take your business to the next level. Successful people don’t spend time on things that don’t make an impact; they look for leverage so they can do the much harder work of execution. We are a team of award-winning virtual assistants offering you a flexible approach to supporting your business so that you can focus on growing your business. Whatever it is you need some support from arranging meetings and managing your diary or perhaps simply answering telephone calls, right the way through to managing your social media and providing interesting content for your website to improve that all important SEO, we can help. The team are all experts in their fields so you can trust them to do a great job for you without worrying about training, providing office space, paying for holidays or sick days. You will only ever pay for what we have delivered down to the minute! Our extensive and range of services are listed below, and these can be arranged on a weekly or one-off project basis: - Social Media Management - Blogging and Copywriting - Marketing Strategy and Implementation - Email Marketing - PR - Graphic Design - Video Production - Website Design and Management - Virtual Assistant - Telephone Answering - Business Development - Bookkeeping - Business Research - Event Management If you’d like to learn more about how we could help, please get in contact with us on 0118 380 5130 or on email me at kristy@getaheadva.com or download our free E-book. Show less



Freelance

• Virtual Assistant

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019



ORIIUM (Previously add3 limited)

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Application Practice Manager

  • May 2018 - May 2019

• Customer & Partner Relationship Manager

  • Oct 2008 - May 2018

  With more than 8yrs experience in managing relationships with key clients, ensuring professionalism, client focus, tailored solutions and responsiveness are the priorities. All crucial to the success of an engagement, project and in turn end user business function. Develops long term, in depth client relationships by delivering adaptive service and flexible engagement models. Maximising core business processes to ensure the clients expectations are always fully met - high customer retention is a testament to this approach. Facilitating all areas of the business including; Health-checks; implement optimisation and issue resolution,Technology strategy selection and evaluationPre-sales technical supportProduct evaluation, proof of concept and implementationProcess and support documentationPost implementation support, training and knowledge transfer, add3 are not tied into any one technology, so our experts are able to find precisely the right solution to match our client’s unique situation; offering a range of comprehensive consultancy services with a focus on the following core application management service;User InsightApplication CompatibilityApplication PackagingDesktop VirtualisationApple ServicesInfrastructure Serviceshttp://www.add3.co.uk/ Show less



Global

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

• Sponsorship & Promotions Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Oct 2008

  Responsible for the station’s sponsorship, promotions and interactive revenue, by way of creating creative marketing solutions for both existing and new clients. Successfully delivering marketing campaigns to ensure a growth in revenue and listener figures alike. Client facing account managementProject management and planning – taking a clients brief, generating concept to delivering the campaignCreating conceptual multi-media advertising solutionsInnovative thinkingPresenting creative solutions to clients Show less

• Deputy Programme Controller

  • Jan 2004 - Feb 2006

  Worked alongside the Programme Controller on all programming matters, generating creative ideas and fresh ways of delivering on air content, resulting in more compelling output for the listener.Feature production planning and writingShow research and preparationCoach and critique on air talentMusic/playlist and promo scheduling for the station and for the GCap Media group (Selector/Linker)Decision maker and contact for all station responsibilities in the absence of the Programme ControllerIncreasing the station’s profile in the corporate and civic communitiesMonitor and distribute competitor activity Show less

• Promotions & Events Manager

  • May 2001 - Jan 2004

  Responsible for all event project requirements, web maintenance, artist liaison, corporate hospitality, and budget management.Responsible for all station marketing communications:Event management – manage the entire event process including PR stunts, recruitment events, outside broadcasts, stadium concerts, internal meetings and training courses.Website management – website content up-to-date and appropriateExternal promotion – creation of printed material, email campaigns for lead generation and event promotion, recruit, train and manage the promotional team of 20 to represent the station 7 days a weekAdvertising – the purchasing, creation / design and placement of all adsPR – maintain databases of relevant press to ensure all press releases / announcements are communicated in a timely and efficient mannerCommunity – Increasing the station’s profile in the corporate and civic communities by building and maintaining relationship with local dignitaries and community peersBudget – manage local Marketing budget Show less

• Sales Coordinator & PA to Sales Director

  • Jan 2001 - May 2001

• Appeals Coordinator & Promotional Assistant

  • Jul 2000 - Jan 2001