With over 20 years' experience devising multi-platform content strategies for some of the world's most influential brands, I am an innovative thinker, editor and writer, with expert social media and SEO skills. I have proven success leading cross-platform teams through periods of change, generating award-winning content, campaigns and partnerships and launching new brands. I also run media training, content and PR workshops.I have devised, implemented and managed creative and commercial projects for a variety of organisations – from consumer publishers to government bodies, charities, multi-national corporations and community groups. I am currently the Global Content Editor for Teva Pharmaceuticals, and recent clients include The Times, Hearst Magazines, Rolls-Royce, Immerse UK, StoryFutures and Ono Pharmaceuticals.My experience crosses a range of sectors including pharma/health, technology, aerospace, education, finance, women’s interest, fashion/beauty, FMCG, homes, property and more, from a career working in print and digital publishing, agency and client side. For the past five years I have worked as a freelance consultant and editor on a variety of projects, including: Developing content and social media strategy for Rolls-Royce globallyCreating content for The Times’ first free-to-view digital platformBuilding Immerse UK’s case study platform and national reportsCreating brand strategy on new digital platforms for Ono Pharmaceuticals and the Pituitary Foundation; leading on content strategy for several media agenciesResearching and analysing trends for global consumer behavioural insights specialist Canvas8Leading a communications merger strategy for JP Morgan Chase I also write editorial features for the Times, Evening Standard, Telegraph, Independent, Scotsman, Irish Times, Good Housekeeping, Red and Men's Health magazines and have been nominated for a British Society of Magazine Editors' award.Prior to my freelance career, I worked for Hearst Magazines as a digital editor where I led GoodHousekeeping.co.uk, the UK's biggest-selling women’s magazine, to triple its audience in 11 months. During this time, I also launched and managed a major women’s digital lifestyle title to reach an audience of 1m readers, and worked as digital editor on magazines including Prima, Country Living and House Beautiful.I have written 6 books in the areas of design/interiors and travel. I edit a travel website and work occasionally as a travel broadcaster. I am a director of Made in Croydon, a CIC promoting the borough’s local artistic community.
Listed skills include Digital Media, Magazines, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, and 11 others.