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Amersfoort, UT, NL

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Nunspeet, Provincie Gelderland, Netherlands

Responsible for European media coverage for the biggest cycle component and accessory manufacturer in the world.The more glamorous side of the job includes creating exciting product launches and media test opportunities to showcase Shimano products on the world stage.As well as that I write press releases and statements, coordinate media sample.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

With a brand name recognised across the UK, Raleigh is a significant player in the industry, albeit one that needed revitalisation after tough times in the 1990s. My role centred around re-establishing Raleigh's place as the nation's favourite bike brand and the most popular cycles and accessories distribution company in the industry. The role covered both.

Bristol, United Kingdom

The Cycling City award from the Department For Transport's Cycling England project aimed to promote cycling as a viable alternative in towns and cities. As the flagship city, Bristol was the benchmark in terms of funding and showcase projects. Using a mixture of new cycle routes and cycling facilities ('hard measures') and promotion and events programmes.

Bristol, United Kingdom

With 16,000 employees and a population of 430,000, the council needed to keep its staff and citizens aware of its initiatives. My role covered both print and online journalism. I was the editor of Making A Difference, the sub-editor of Our City and a web editor on the council's intranet and internet.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Following the National Government's Beacon award (from the DCLG, the Department for Communities and Local Government), I worked with five private sector partner companies to raise awareness of sheltered housing options in the city and promote best practice to other councils around the UK. The programme of activities I coordinated included national.

Swansea, United Kingdom

In this role I managed the busy design and print schedule for 30 bakery stores across South Wales. I produced a fortnightly point of sale pack for all stores with posters and in-store displayed designed to attract customers. This included overseeing the design office, the IT requirements and managing one assistant. I also branched out into booking seasonal.