As a professional and creative individual, I specialise in marketing, copywriting and funding consultancy services, working with clients from the private, public and charity/ not-for-profit sectors (providing marketing services across the board and funding work predominantly for charities/NFPs).Since launching my consultancy work in 2010, I have provided a wide range of services, including: expert support around grant-funding (scoping/ assessing opportunities and writing winning bids);… Show more As a professional and creative individual, I specialise in marketing, copywriting and funding consultancy services, working with clients from the private, public and charity/ not-for-profit sectors (providing marketing services across the board and funding work predominantly for charities/NFPs).Since launching my consultancy work in 2010, I have provided a wide range of services, including: expert support around grant-funding (scoping/ assessing opportunities and writing winning bids); business development and design of bespoke projects; full management of website content; support with rebranding; business blogging; writing for social media; ghost-writing books; fulfilling research for projects such as articles or case studies; and proof-reading/ editing.Work of note:-Helping Luton All Women’s Centre to raise £2.4m in revenue funding plus £250k in capital funding (2016-2023). -Developing new websites for Luton All Women’s Centre, Sheriff Construction and Luton Serviced Accommodation, handling all copywriting and ongoing content management.-Writing and publishing around 50 blogs per year for Sheriff Construction.-Supporting charities to win awards (e.g. helping ‘Squared’ to win a National Centre for Diversity award; and Luton All Women’s Centre to win a BBC Three Counties Make a Difference award).-Writing an article showcasing Squared as a Best Practice Representative for the Parliamentary Review 2019.-Ghost-writing four business books - three for business coaching business, Fluid, plus one for human resources company, Practical HR.-Co-writing/ project managing the production of a 246-page book charting the history of Keech Hospice Care.Other clients:Bhuma IT (global payments platform)World Vision (global charity)Luton Serviced Accommodation (hospitality)The Good Till Co (software/product development)Practical HR (HR consultancy)Gallowglass (security)Spicer & Co (accountancy)Elephant Family (charity)Cambridge Art Salon (arts/social enterprise) Show less

While employed as Communications Manager, I oversaw the strategic direction of the charity’s communications, PR and marketing. Following a period of maternity leave, I returned to Keech as an in-house Copywriter, writing for a wide range of materials including newsletters, case studies, fundraising campaigns; direct mail pieces; information leaflets; press releases and website copy.After leaving the organisation in 2010, I returned later that year on a freelance basis where I continued… Show more While employed as Communications Manager, I oversaw the strategic direction of the charity’s communications, PR and marketing. Following a period of maternity leave, I returned to Keech as an in-house Copywriter, writing for a wide range of materials including newsletters, case studies, fundraising campaigns; direct mail pieces; information leaflets; press releases and website copy.After leaving the organisation in 2010, I returned later that year on a freelance basis where I continued to help the charity with its online and offline communications. In 2011, I co-authored a book for the hospice called “Tears and Laughter; the first 21 years of Keech Hospice Care”. As well as researching, writing and edting text, I oversaw the design and print process and organised a book launch event for the charity. Show less

Connexions was an advice and guidance service for young people aged 13-19. As Communications Manager, I was responsible for all external marketing and internal communications. This involved strategic work on areas such as brand development; partnership work with other organisations; commissioning and managing design and print agencies; and working directly with two groups of young people who helped to effectively promote the service.

Initially, my work at the University involved the marketing of various courses to students. This involved developing marketing materials and advertising campaigns as well as conducting an overhaul of the department’s website. I also managed a small team and represented the University on a student recruitment initiative in China. After an internal move, to the University’s Business Development department, I spent two years marketing training programmes, consultancy services and events to… Show more Initially, my work at the University involved the marketing of various courses to students. This involved developing marketing materials and advertising campaigns as well as conducting an overhaul of the department’s website. I also managed a small team and represented the University on a student recruitment initiative in China. After an internal move, to the University’s Business Development department, I spent two years marketing training programmes, consultancy services and events to business clients. Show less

At Alexon I helped the Marketing Manager to increase awareness and media coverage of the six high street fashion labels which were on the company’s portfolio at the time. I assisted with photo shoots in the UK and overseas and helped produce seasonal brochures and press releases. I also handled queries from over 600 retail outlets regarding their local PR activities and supervised the company’s loyalty scheme.