Experience

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Manager

  • May 2022 - Present

• Area Fundraiser

  • Jan 2020 - May 2022



Vicki Gray

• Poole, Poole, United Kingdom

• Creative Innovator

  • May 2019 - Jan 2020



Vicki Gray - Inspiring Confidence

• Poole, Dorset

• Confidence Creator

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  It is my passion and purpose to inspire others to be the best they can be and achieve a positive self-image. It is my passion and purpose to inspire others to be the best they can be and achieve a positive self-image.



House of Colour

• Poole, Dorset

• Image Consultant / Regional Manager / Business Trainer

  • Oct 2001 - Apr 2018

  Independent franchisee based in Poole. • Initiated and implemented marketing campaigns and PR for own business, ensuring personal and brand excellence, in-line with company’s Investors in People Gold Status. • Implemented retail promotions to maximise client sales during classes, which lead to increased loyalty and repeat spend growth. • Managed and utilised client database to deliver measurable email marketing campaigns. • Regional Manager inspiring business growth and coaching for 14 consultants in SW region. • Organised promotional and retail fashion events; in-house and external. • Business Trainer responsible for training all new recruits. I initiated, wrote and delivered a mentoring programme for new consultants during their first year of business. • Public speaker at private and professional events, radio shows, business networking. • Day to day office duties; enquiries, bookings, product ordering, stock control, accounts. Show less



It's a little bit Special

• Berkshire, England

• Marketing Manager

  • Feb 1999 - Oct 2008

  Responsible for PR and marketing of wedding stationery showroom and niche gift shop. (P/T) • Managed marketing budget to create maximum brand exposure and drive sales growth. • Developed design concept, brand identity and content for all in-house marketing and advertising. • Implemented strategic retail promotions, point of sale displays and client loyalty scheme. • Developed initial concept, designed and wrote content for company website. • Designed in-house brochure, co-ordinated with photographers, advertisers and printers. • Organised and participated in regional bridal exhibitions and niche events. • Liaised with bespoke stationery manufacturers to ensure exclusivity in local area. • Attended trade shows to source new products, liaised with new and existing suppliers. Show less



The Music Room

• London, United Kingdom

• Marketing Manager & Events Organiser

  • Nov 1999 - Oct 2000

  Managed and marketed exclusive venue in Central London. • Strategically marketed exclusive press venue to PR companies for bespoke events. • Solely responsible for organising and co-ordinating events. Liaised with client, press, external suppliers and in-house team. Managed and marketed exclusive venue in Central London. • Strategically marketed exclusive press venue to PR companies for bespoke events. • Solely responsible for organising and co-ordinating events. Liaised with client, press, external suppliers and in-house team.



FPD Savills

• Sydney, Australia

• Publicity and Press Officer

  • Oct 1997 - Nov 1998

  Publicity and media relations manager for large global real estate agents. Publicity and media relations manager for large global real estate agents.



Asiafit, FPD Sportathlon

• Hong Kong

• Editor Chief Magazine

  • Sep 1996 - May 1997

  Overseeing all aspects of day-to-day running of business and design of commercial fitness magazine. Overseeing all aspects of day-to-day running of business and design of commercial fitness magazine.



FPD Sportathlon

• Hong Kong

• Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager

  • Jul 1995 - Sep 1996

  Solely responsible for all graphic design and marketing requirements for Asia's largest integrated sports services company. Solely responsible for all graphic design and marketing requirements for Asia's largest integrated sports services company.



St. George's Hospital Medical School

• London, United Kingdom

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 1993 - Jun 1994

  Graphic designer in audio visual unit of London's biggest hospital medical school. Graphic designer in audio visual unit of London's biggest hospital medical school.



Scott Wilson

• Hampshire, England

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 1990 - Dec 1992

  Graphic designer in central marketing department of a large consulting engineering company. Graphic designer in central marketing department of a large consulting engineering company.