Experience

Innovation SuperNetwork

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

• Digital Innovation Programme Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Innovation Manager - Dynamo

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2022



Dynamo North East

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Innovation Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Dynamo's core mission is to ‘Grow the North East Tech Economy’ through collaboration, innovation, skills and noise. We are a voice for the sector regionally and nationally and we generate ‘noise’ to promote the region as a hotspot for IT/digital business. I'm currently leading on an innovation series with BritishVolt Futures Foundation, supporting the development of the interactive space for young people. I'm also looking at sustainability and what challenges need to be overcome for more of our region's businesses to begin their journeys to net zero. If any of this sounds interesting feel free to drop me a message :) Show less



WE ARE UMi

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Associate

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Supporting BE Group on a number of programmes. Digital Knowledge Exchange programme, supporting businesses in the wider Leeds area. Completing audits and reviews in a number of areas including, social media, SEO, website conversion, content marketing, video marketing, business & digital analytics and digital marketing strategy. Offering one to one mentoring as required, to help businesses in developing, implementing and reviewing their digital strategies. BQ (Business Quarter), creating content that celebrates and inspires entrepreneurship to help businesses succeed and grow. Show less



The Office Rocks Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Business Development

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

  The Office Rocks is a fast growing digital marketing company, specialising in social media, content, affiliate and influencer marketing.As Head of Business Development I was responsible for driving the business forward, maximising all commercial opportunities. This included, managing the sales, events and brand teams; building relationships with existing customers ensuring that the publishing teams delivered to and exceed their expectations, as well as engaging with new customers and creating an attractive offering.The Office Rocks Academy allows business to take advantage of our expertise and experience with one to one and group coaching. Show less

• Customer Relationship Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2017



Shine Interview

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017



Sunderland Live

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • May 2014 - Jan 2016

  I held full responsibility for the development and delivery of the Business Development Programme that included sales, marketing and relationship management in line with the company objectives. I was responsible for an annual budget to be allocated across core events and general business activity as well as individual budgets for new events, in line with event marketing plans, to ensure maximum exposure to each event’s target audience. I continuously sought additional sources of income by contributing to the development of new events and activity and commercialising existing events. In order to attract new bluechip sponsors and exhibitors to events such as Santander, Grand Central and Sage I developed new, more attractive sponsorship packages with tangible benefits and assisted these businesses in finding ways to positively enhance the visitor experience, ensuring they got the most from their sponsorship opportunities and so wanted to return. I was also expected to manage staff at events and escort VIP guests, including civic guests, military personnel and celebrities. In 2015 I led delivery of the North East Contact Centre Awards, coordinating the judges, entry process and the awards evening itself. New entries increased by over 40% on the previous year, due to local networking and getting to know the sector, it's key players and engaging them through a comprehensive PR plan. This in turn led to an increase in ticket sales. I secured a number of new sponsorship deals and created new propositions, increasing the profitability of the event. Show less



ChocCards

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2008 - Apr 2014



Raring2go! Magazines and Websites

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor & MD

  • Jul 2008 - Apr 2013



Sytner Group

• United Kingdom
• Retail Motor Vehicles
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2009



Rybrook

• United Kingdom
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager

  • Oct 2002 - Dec 2004