Marketing & Communications
As an experienced marketing & communications professional, I ensure the right message is delivered to the right people, at the right time, via the right methods.
As Marketing & Communications Manager for TheHill, a digital innovation catalyst in Oxfordshire, I’ve overseen marketing campaigns for programmes and workshops that help elevate start-ups and entrepreneurs in their digital health businesses. Since March 2023 and under my tenure, we’ve seen a 33% increase in followers across our social channels and a 27% increase in newsletter subscribers.
There’s more of that in our 2023/24 impact report here.
Elsewhere, I led on communications for the Hospital Broadcasting Association from 2013 – 2023, which involved working with a range of stakeholders. Notably, during the Coronavirus pandemic, I worked closely with Warner Music to help coordinate the release of ‘The Greatest Hour’, a special programme hosted by singer/songwriter James Blunt, and with the PR team at Clarence House to coordinate press, PR and distribution of Music & Memories with the (then) Prince Charles. The programme received worldwide recognition in the press.
I offer advice and guidance to charities & SMEs on marketing & communications, am a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and keep abreast of marketing trends.
Freelance Creative
As a freelance creative, I’ve designed a plethora of material for print, digital and online over the years. With a focus of user interface (UI) design, I’ve designed a variety of websites and digital platforms over the years, some of which are still in use today.
Print material includes leaflets, brochures and flyers, while digital material includes social media graphics and logos. I dabble in audio production and radio presenting too.
Charity Trustee
I’ve been volunteering since 2006, primarily in health and wellbeing broadcasting radio stations, both on-air and behind the scenes.
I’ve held advisory roles and trustee roles at a variety of organisations over the years, but you’ll currently find me on the board at the Hospital Broadcasting Association, a small national charity that looks to support, represent, inform and develop hospital, health and wellbeing broadcasting across the UK.
Part of my role is to be responsible for the governance of the charity, while ensuring we’re delivering and meeting the needs of our members. Another part, as Vice Chair of Trustees, is to deputise for the Chairman on chairing board meetings and making decisions in their absence.
All things apple
You’ve probably gathered from the look and feel of this website (and the use of Memoji’s) that I’m a user of Apple products. Truth is, I’m locked in. I’d call myself an advocate of the ecosystem – Apple has it’s flaws, both in software, hardware and business, but let’s be honest, it’s one of the most streamlined ecosystems out there (apart from HomeKit, which needs much work).
In my newsletter, Monthly Musings, I often write about Apple and my thoughts, issues or highlights from my use of the ecosystem, so if you’re into all things Apple, be sure to subscribe. I’ll often post on Threads about Apple too, so find me there for the latest.
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