Seller 283728

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Seller 283728 - Derby, Derbyshire, UK

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£31.67

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Overview:

Experienced and enthusiastic communications professional with proven ability to create and implement effective marketing/communication/PR strategies.

: Hourly rate shown includes a discount of 5% for registered charities.

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Experienced and enthusiastic communications professional with proven ability to create and implement effective marketing/communication/PR strategies.

As a PR consultant, I have advised clients on activities designed to boost their media profile and have written and distributed press releases to a network of media contacts. In addition I have produced copy for publicity materials such as flyers, brochures and websites.

Internal communications experience includes evaluation of communication processes and channels for a large international organisation, managing the editorial process for an internal magazine, co-ordination of corporate events, as well as producing and delivering presentations. In addition, I have had key involvement in change management programmes such as the roll-out of ERP/SAP and successful application for Investors in People Accreditation.

My more recent experience of running my own business, coupled with my significant internal communications experience within a large organisation, would make me an ideal candidate for roles which require an ability to think and plan strategically.

I have a professional yet friendly approach and excellent interpersonal skills which enable me to fit well into a team working environment.

• Managed PR consultancy, offering strategic PR advice, press release services and training workshops to SMEs.
• Developed and implemented a communication strategy and policy for Rolls-Royce, Product Engineering & Technology.
• Editor of first in-house magazine for Rolls-Royce, PE&T.
• Organised and facilitated communications events.
• Facilitated workshops to develop team working processes.
• Investors in People co-ordinator for Human Resources team.
• Training co-ordinator for large division
• Co-founder and Director of not-for-profit arts organisation, Touch Stone Symposium (organisers of a first-of- its-kind stone sculpture event in the UK)

Employment History

(Mar 2008 & ongoing)

Volunteer for Children’s Charity (PR and Marketing – part-time)

Created social networking and fundraising web pages for organization which cares for abandoned, abused and neglected children in South Africa. Also assisted with developing network of volunteers, development of promotional merchandise and writing press releases.

(Apr 2005 & ongoing)

Managing Director of Marketing/Public Relations Consultancy

Managing Director of own business providing services to clients ranging from mortgage advisors to the heavy engineering industry. Advised clients on various PR strategies from press releases to e-Marketing. Delivered PR services including press release writing and distribution and website online profile development.

The company underwent a change to focus on the production and marketing of high end contemporary stone sculpture. Marketing and PR expertise was utilised to promote the new business through marketing strategies including targeted and personalized mail shots, press releases and e-newsletters.

Set up separate arm of the business, Altisona, offering PR coaching, training and consultancy to small businesses and creative enterprises.

Business development strategy drew on extensive networking experience to develop new business and form mutually beneficial business relationships.

(Jun 2006 to Mar 2008)

Team Marketing Professional (Part-time)

Recruited, trained and managed a team of part-time distributors of health, beauty and nutritional products.

(2001 to 2005)

Full-time parent

Career break taken to raise two children

(1997 to 2001)

Human Resources Officer (Communications)

Rolls-Royce, Product Engineering & Technology, Derby

Training & Development (Jan – Oct 2001)
Responsible for working with the Distance Learning Team to refine working processes and develop procedures. Developed a user-friendly desktop process reference guide. Gained experience in delivering classroom-based training. Acted as training co-ordinator and designed and delivered training to managers on 360˚ appraisals.
Communications
Developed and implemented a communication strategy and policy for PE&T. Introduced first internal magazine for this organization. Developed Team Briefing and ‘communication road-shows’ and carried out evaluations of communication processes. Produced monthly core briefs for Team Briefing cascades. Produced various brochures and leaflets for internal customers. Organised and facilitated communications events for change management programmes.

(1991 to 1996)

Secretary/Administration Officer

Various organizations , South Africa and the UK

Professional Qualifications

February 2008 Introduction to Arts Sponsorship Seminar
March 2008 ILM Exploring Business Enterprise
March 2007 NLP Diploma training (NLP Excellence, Leeds)

Education

( 2004 to )

Open University

BSc (Honours) Psychology

( 1999 to )

Foundation Certificate in Hypnotherapy
Mindworks

( 1995 to )

University of Derby

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

( 1990 to )

University of Port Elizabeth

BA (Hons) in English and Afrikaans/Dutch Literature

Other areas of expertise

Fluent in Afrikaans (written and spoken)
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experienced in desktop publishing, web design and distance learning design tools.

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