Experience

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Marketing Co-ordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Scottish Tech Army

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Volunteer

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

  - Writing blog posts. - Conducting case study interviews and writing case studies for use on the website and social media. - Collating and creating content for the internal volunteer newsletter - Providing copy for client projects on an ad-hoc basis - Writing blog posts. - Conducting case study interviews and writing case studies for use on the website and social media. - Collating and creating content for the internal volunteer newsletter - Providing copy for client projects on an ad-hoc basis



Geason Training - A Speedy Business

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Executive

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Content Creation • Copywriting and copy editing for a variety of collateral including newsletters, brochures, blogs, press releases, social media content, case studies and website content • Liaising with designers to develop engaging content and promotional materials • Assisting with the development of content plans for B2B and B2C audiences Internal Communications • Liaising with staff at all levels to gather and develop content for the internal newsletter • Moderating and maintaining the internal staff Facebook Group • Maintaining the Geason Training intranet and assisting staff with any issues including access or navigating the system Digital • Website content management • Assisting with the strategy for local campaigns • Managing social media activity for active campaigns, upcoming events, company recruitment, learner recruitment and topical content • Assisting with the coordination of video content Events • Assisting with resources for events • Researching and proposing suitable events for colleagues to attend Housekeeping • Ensuring resources align with brand guidelines Third Party Liaison • Acting as a point of contact for suppliers • Acting as a point of contact for publications Show less



Eureka Solutions (Scotland) Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Mar 2016 - May 2018

  In my role as a Marketing Assistant with Eureka Solutions, I performed a range of Marketing and Communications activities with a focus on Public Relations, Event Planning and Copy Writing. Public Relations • Acting as a point of contact between the company and our PR partner to share information and develop content for press releases, thought leadership and comment opportunities Content Creation • Planning and executing lead generation campaigns to specific industries and key contacts in particular job roles to increase awareness and generate new business • Liaising with the design team to develop engaging content • Copywriting and copy editing for a variety of collateral including e-mail marketing, customer newsletters, internal newsletters, white-papers, blogs, press releases, direct mail, social media content and website content Digital • Assisting with website content management as and when required • Managing social media activity for active campaigns, upcoming events or webinars and topical content Events • I had an active role in organising events, developing strategies, researching and booking venues and activities, acting as a point of contact between the venue and the company, undertaking promotional activities before events, assisting with on the day logistics such as layout, running times and proposed actions Show less



ScottishPower

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Invigilator

  • Dec 2014 - Mar 2016

  In December 2014, I began assisting the Learning and Development department at Scottish Power as an invigilator to provide support within Scottish Power's examinations and online learning assessments. Although based at Scottish Power's Training Centre, Dealain House, I was contracted by Orion Project Resources Ltd. Duties Involved: • Ensuring exam materials were provided and set up efficiently, such as stationery and computer software. • Assisting delegates with any paperwork required before or after their examination • Advising elder exam delegates on using e-learning equipment before the exam. • Ensuring exam delegates adhered to guidelines for the duration of the exam. • Ensuring that all delegate exam scores were recorded correctly after the assessment. • Passing exam results directly to the compliance team. Show less



Scottish Power and Rullion Engineering Ltd.

• Cumbernauld

• Learning and Development Support Adminstrator

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

  I undertook a temporary contract in September 2014 as a Support Administrator for the Learning and Development department of Scottish Power based in Dealain House in Cumbernauld. Although my role was at Scottish Power, I was sub-contracted by Rullion Engineering Ltd. Duties Included: • Booking rooms for training courses throughout 2015 in both Scotland and England. • Preparing and printing joining instructions for upcoming training courses to delegates • Updating delegate and course information into SAP and STPS systems, • Filing and recording delegate exam results • Miscellaneous administrative duties as required. Show less



The Prince's Trust

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

• Marketing and Communications Intern

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  A one-year internship at The Prince's Trust to provide a full range of marketing and communication support services. Content Creation and Outreach • Creating and placing case studies in the media regularly to engage other young people seeking support. • Creating broad awareness of crucial press and digital campaigns such as the Celebrate Success Awards, Youth Index and Summer Sessions to reach out to young people and share their stories. • Copywriting, Copy editing and admin support to ensure effective communication to the target audience of young people. • Helping to manage media and general enquiries for the organisation and managing social media. • Assisting with maintaining relevant databases and distribution lists, storing and recording press cuttings and monitoring press and media coverage. • Creating news hooks to secure coverage for programmes that need additional support using national campaigns, events and external news hooks to generate stories. • I assisted with designing and developing website content, including writing news stories, case studies and taking the leading role in projects such as the creation of the now omitted Youth Business Scotland section of the website and reformatting and restructuring the Growth Fund Newsletter. Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Communication • Working with the Senior Management staff in The Prince's Trust in Scotland and speaking directly with reporters and photographers about campaigns, events and case studies. Show less



P-are Consultancy

• Public Relations & Secretary

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  As part of the public relations module at university we were asked to form consultancies, find a suitable client and to devise, implement and evaluate a public relations campaign. The client we chose was Carat Catering, a small family run catering and events venture in East Kilbride. I took on the role of Public Relations Executive. Duties in this role included: • Helping to set up and maintaining a blog page on the clients website, • Contributing to the planning and organisation a launch event, • Researching and communicating with potential businesses for both the launch event and a business link up. • Setting up and promoting the discount offer that the client decided to offer potential customers. • Maintaining the client's Twitter account which included increasing followers, communicating with potential customers and businesses, promoting the launch event and discount offer. In addition to Public Relations Executive I also took on the role of secretary for the group which involved writing agendas, minutes of meetings and other administration duties. Show less



Eastwood Mercury

• Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  Duties for this role involved marketing a new business venture by communicating with local businesses about a new online directory which local publication Eastwood Mercury were developing and encouraging them to participate. I also wrote articles for local businesses to be used in the proposed online directory. Duties for this role involved marketing a new business venture by communicating with local businesses about a new online directory which local publication Eastwood Mercury were developing and encouraging them to participate. I also wrote articles for local businesses to be used in the proposed online directory.