Experience

Thomson Reuters Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Chemonics International

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Communications Associate

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  My last role was at Chemonics Interantional, one of the world’s foremost international development consultancies. At Chemonics I ran the UK Divison’s corporate communications channels, including the website and social media. I also worked on project communications like thought leadership events, building websites and publishing research. ● Working across senior corporate stakeholders to define Chemonics’ offer in the UK market and produce consistently engaging communications campaigns and content ● Designing engaging communications campaigns that speak to client priorities like climate change, often by leveraging key events like COP26 ● Building relationships with media entities, UK government stakeholders and industry partners to boost the reach and impact of content and campaigns ● Planning and running thought leadership events, both online and in-person ● Producing innovative multimedia content like photo essays and interactive VR videos to support diverse communications campaigns across several platforms ● Writing and editing copy for content including annual reports, blogs and research reports. Applying the Chemonics brand and style guide to ensure consistency and clarity across all external communications ● Working with project teams to identify appropriate and effective methods of communicating success, expertise and impact in a variety of contexts ● Collecting and reporting on digital analytics to ensure a data-led approach



Save the Children International

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Communications Officer

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  In the Global Communications Team it was my role to support a wide range of external and internal communications activities. Notably this included playing a leading role in communications for the flagship ‘Stop the War on Children’ advocacy campaign, launched to mark the organisation’s centenary year. I was also responsible for collecting data analytics to inform our communications strategies, co-editing the weekly global newsletter and supporting day-to-day and ad hoc communications needs. In the Global Communications Team it was my role to support a wide range of external and internal communications activities. Notably this included playing a leading role in communications for the flagship ‘Stop the War on Children’ advocacy campaign, launched to mark the organisation’s centenary year. I was also responsible for collecting data analytics to inform our communications strategies, co-editing the weekly global newsletter and supporting day-to-day and ad hoc communications needs.



Crown Agents

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

  Working in the Communications department at the international development consultancy Crown Agents it was my role to manage and expand our digital presence, and to project-manage the corporate website redevelopment. As part of this I oversaw digital content creation, as well as devising and carrying out digital marketing strategies. I was also responsible for all analytics monitoring and reporting. Skills demonstrated within role: • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across senior management and 17 offices around the world to deliver a new corporate website which accurately represents our global offer • Working closely with three digital agencies to deliver a website that is informative, user friendly and on brand • Writing and editing engaging copy tailored to digital audiences • Developing internal and external communications plans • Commissioning graphic designers and photographers to produce content tailored to digital audiences • Ensuring all digital content is fully SEO optimised • Liaising with Crown Agents staff in the field to gather ideas for new and compelling content • Using in-depth analytics and statistical data to inform digital strategy and understand our audience • Monitoring industry-specific media to be aware of key themes and events, and to help with planning content • Planning and carrying out targeted social media campaigns, often around key events • Building colleagues’ digital skills through designing and running workshops



upUgo

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key Account Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  As key account manager for this SEO agency it was my role to look after the accounts of the 40 highest-paying clients. This involved working with clients to develop and carry out bespoke SEO strategies. I managed an offshore development team as part of this role. Skills demonstrated within role: • The organisation needed to manage 40+ clients on a month-by-month basis • Ability to communicate effectively with business owners and marketing managers to build trust and maintain good working relationships • Managing a development team to deliver planned strategies on-time and to a professional standard • Analytical thinking required to identify potential marketing strategies • Using analytical and statistical data to inform strategic decisions • Self starter – able to self motivate and deliver to a professional standard without close supervision



Sainsbury's

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  Working in the Corporate Affairs department into the Head of Digital, my role was to plan and execute Project Shutter, which organised and consolidated all of the photographic material within the department onto a single database. This was completed ahead of schedule, and the database is still in use today. Skills demonstrated within role: • Ability to understand and implement a range of criteria to deliver a useable database consistent with the Sainsbury’s brand • Working within a corporate environment to complete work to a professional standard and ahead of schedule