Experience

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Communications Lead

  • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Leading on all communications for the organisation. Performed an internal and external review of the current communications to inform future communications strategy. As a result of that review, I'm currently working on a brand refresh and a new website.



BRAAIN

• Non-profit Organizations

• Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  BRAAIN is a Community Interest Company supporting parents of children with special needs. Led the organisation through the initial set up including developing the appropriate policies, financial procedures and strategy. BRAAIN runs workshops, provides support groups and has recently secured funding for the launch of an information line for parents living in Hampshire. www.braain.co.uk BRAAIN is a Community Interest Company supporting parents of children with special needs. Led the organisation through the initial set up including developing the appropriate policies, financial procedures and strategy. BRAAIN runs workshops, provides support groups and has recently secured funding for the launch of an information line for parents living in Hampshire. www.braain.co.uk



Twins Trust - We support twins, triplets and more...

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

• Head of Communications

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

  A member of the senior management team, responsible for the digital marketing, external media relations and internal communications for the national charity, Twins Trust. Recently led the charity through a rebrand and digital transformation.

• Acting CEO

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

  Led the charity during the period between the existing CEO leaving and the new CEO starting in post. During these 4 months, I delivered a significant policy change resulting in the inclusion of multiple births in the maternity incentive scheme. In addition, I led the charity through the transition period from sole homeworking to a hybrid model.

• PR and Media Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2017

  Proud to be the very first communications person employed at the charity. Developed the communications function and the team. Built the press office, developed the media strategy and the communications strategy overall.



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for managing media campaigns in a difficult pressured environment. Worked on both national and regional media campaigns.

• Communications Executive

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2009