Experience

Participation People

• Communications Adviser

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Supporting Participation People and the #YouthVoice Pioneers in promoting the importance and positive impact of #YouthVoice.



Dorset Council UK

• Communications Officer

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  - Responsible for the provision of marketing and communication support to specific services in East Dorset including Leisure following the restructure of local government in Dorset- Key role in developing and implementing communication and marketing campaigns for key projects on behalf of the Economic Development team and Council other servicesFixed term contract - ended December 2019



Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership

• Communications Officer

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2019

  - Supported the Economic Development team in developing positive relationships with businesses and schools- Solely responsible for planning and writing of social media campaigns, writing and editing the Economic Development Team monthly online newsletter plus press releases and other marketing material.- Promoted and attended events and seminars delivered by the Economic Development team- Responsible for event photography and ensuing the image library was maintained in in compliance… - Supported the Economic Development team in developing positive relationships with businesses and schools- Solely responsible for planning and writing of social media campaigns, writing and editing the Economic Development Team monthly online newsletter plus press releases and other marketing material.- Promoted and attended events and seminars delivered by the Economic Development team- Responsible for event photography and ensuing the image library was maintained in in compliance with GDPR- Worked in partnership with local and national organisations in promoting partnership initiatives and eventsContract end date: 31 March 2019. Show more Show less



Scripted for You

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  In June 2015 I started a small business writing bespoke poetry and designing poetry prints. I continue to write poetry and work on commissioned pieces.



Ferndown Upper School

• Work Experience Co-ordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2015

  - Arranged the school’s most successful year of work experience placements with local employers for 200+ students in Year 10 (ages 14-15 years)- Delivered presentations in assembly and in a classroom setting - Supported students with advice and guidance on letter writing and interview skills- Created letters to parents and employers to advise on the work experience proces- Edited the school’s Work Experience booklet to ensure students were fully informed on the work experience… - Arranged the school’s most successful year of work experience placements with local employers for 200+ students in Year 10 (ages 14-15 years)- Delivered presentations in assembly and in a classroom setting - Supported students with advice and guidance on letter writing and interview skills- Created letters to parents and employers to advise on the work experience proces- Edited the school’s Work Experience booklet to ensure students were fully informed on the work experience process Show more Show less



The Blandford School

• Work Related Learning Co-ordinator

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

  - Successfully co-ordinated a Work Related Learning Week for 170+ Year 10 students which included workshops and presentations at school by local employers and education providers and visits to their workplaces/education establishments.- Contacted local employers and education providers and marketed the event. Around 40 employers/education providers took part in the event. - Delivered presentations to parents and students advising on the format and objectives of the week- Wrote… - Successfully co-ordinated a Work Related Learning Week for 170+ Year 10 students which included workshops and presentations at school by local employers and education providers and visits to their workplaces/education establishments.- Contacted local employers and education providers and marketed the event. Around 40 employers/education providers took part in the event. - Delivered presentations to parents and students advising on the format and objectives of the week- Wrote marketing material, press releases and created a personalised timetable for each student for the week to meet with their preferred options- Supported students studying vocational courses with external education centres, taking registers, checking invoices and arranging payment. Show more Show less



Borough of Poole

• Recruitment and Retention Consultant - HR Services

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2010

• Internal Communications Manager - Communications and Customer Services (Temporary Contract)

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2007

• Internal Communications Officer - Communications and Customer Services (Temporary Contract)

  • Dec 2006 - Apr 2007

• Performance Development Officer/Communications Assistant - Customer Services (Temporary Contract)

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

• Recruitment and Retention Manager - Human Resources (Temporary Contract)

  • Dec 2005 - Sep 2006

• Customers First Support Officer – Customer Services (Temporary Contract)

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

• Assistant Training Officer - Human Resources (Temporary Contract)

  • Nov 2004 - Jan 2005



Bournemouth and Poole College

• Events Co-ordinator

  • May 2003 - May 2004



Screen Based Solutions - Web, video and radio production

• Production Co-ordinator and Writer

  • May 2002 - May 2003



Borough of Poole

• Recruitment Co-ordinator/Training Co-ordinator

  • Jan 1997 - Apr 2002



Global Radio

• Copywriter

  • Oct 1992 - Dec 1996

  I worked as a Radio Copywriter for radio stations across the South of England from Devon to Kent. I also wrote and directed radio commercials for national airplay.