I help businesses in travel and tourism, as well as other sectors, make the most of their social media and online presence by offering the following services:CONTENT MARKETINGMy expertise is in producing blog and social media posts that will not only capture the attention of your existing customers, but they will also help you reach more. I use keyword research and Search Engine Optimisation to write social media and blog content that is engaging and will draw people to your… Show more I help businesses in travel and tourism, as well as other sectors, make the most of their social media and online presence by offering the following services:CONTENT MARKETINGMy expertise is in producing blog and social media posts that will not only capture the attention of your existing customers, but they will also help you reach more. I use keyword research and Search Engine Optimisation to write social media and blog content that is engaging and will draw people to your website.SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENTIf you’d prefer to get on with the day job and hand your social media accounts over to a professional, then I can take them on for you. This could be light touch, where I create regular posts for one or more of your channels. Or I could get really stuck in, interacting with your followers on your behalf. We can discuss what works best for your business.BLOG AND SOCIAL MEDIA AUDITSLet me take a look at your existing business blog and social media accounts, run competitor analysis and come up with recommendations on how you can get ahead. What you decide to do with your report is up to you from here, but I hope you'll be suitably impressed to let me help you take your blog and social media to the next level.SOCIAL MEDIA TRAININGDoes Twitter bamboozle you or are you unsure what to post on Pinterest? I offer social media training on all the major platforms, and can help you work out where to focus your efforts. You may be a complete beginner or want to learn the best ways to engage your audience on a social media platform. Training can be tailored to you and your business.INFLUENCER RELATIONSHave you considered the benefits working with bloggers, YouTubers and social media personalities? I can source bloggers for brands to work with, vetted their suitability for a campaign, commissioned them, and provided campaign analysis. Show less

Tin Box Traveller is an award-winning UK-based family travel blog that I use to share our adventures and inspire others to explore new places. It is in the Top 10 UK Family Travel Blogs listed by media database Vuelio, the Top 20 international Family Travel Blogs of 2016 listed by Holiday Lettings (a Trip Advisor company), and the Trips100 top 20 UK travel blogs.In 2018 I won the Travel Blog category of the Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards. Britmums is the largest influencer… Show more Tin Box Traveller is an award-winning UK-based family travel blog that I use to share our adventures and inspire others to explore new places. It is in the Top 10 UK Family Travel Blogs listed by media database Vuelio, the Top 20 international Family Travel Blogs of 2016 listed by Holiday Lettings (a Trip Advisor company), and the Trips100 top 20 UK travel blogs.In 2018 I won the Travel Blog category of the Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards. Britmums is the largest influencer network in the UK.In the past year I have worked with Al Fresco Holidays, Bailey of Bristol, Parkdean Resorts, Pay du Fou, Bookings For You, SeaCrete Hotels, National Express, and the Camping and Caravanning Club. In February 2019 I was a speaker at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC in Birmingham.Read all about our adventures at www.tinboxtraveller.co.uk Show less

I manage Devon with Kids - an independent website sharing family-friendly things to do, places to eat and stay in Devon.

I worked as a co-editor on the Cruising With Kids family travel blog writing reviews, cruise news, tips and tricks, port information and pre-cruise ideas for families. I also managed the Twitter account for the website.The blog is written by mums who understand the pressures and rewards of traveling with kids. They aim to bring readers the very best advice based on their experiences of cruising with babies, toddlers, tweens and teens. It was a pleasure to be part of this team and I will… Show more I worked as a co-editor on the Cruising With Kids family travel blog writing reviews, cruise news, tips and tricks, port information and pre-cruise ideas for families. I also managed the Twitter account for the website.The blog is written by mums who understand the pressures and rewards of traveling with kids. They aim to bring readers the very best advice based on their experiences of cruising with babies, toddlers, tweens and teens. It was a pleasure to be part of this team and I will continue to contribute to the title while building other areas of my freelance writing and blogging business. Show less

I work on a range of accounts for Briscoe French using my broad PR experience to support clients with with social media, website, media relations and copy writing projects. This has included award-winning media campaigns and successful blogger outreach programmes.You'll often find me blogging digital PR tips on the Briscoe French website.

I led a small team responsible for the global marketing, events and PR activities for this specialist medical device company. My role was to deliver a marketing and communications strategy in line with corporate objectives to promote our brand and increase market share.Key achievement: Through a combination of improved online communication and public relations activities the company saw a 42 percent increase in visits to its website in the year after I relaunched this platform.

I was responsible for the planning and delivery of Microsulis Medical's global PR strategy. This included the coordination of media relations, event PR, online communications and advertising across the UK, Ireland, Europe, the US, Canada, Asia and the rest of the world.Key achievements: national media coverage for the company's ground-breaking cancer treatment technology and two winning entries in the 2012 Portsmouth News Business Excellence Awards.

I was the strategic coordinator for stakeholder relations in the Children's Services & Learning Directorate. This included managing the web team, internal communications and the Southampton Children and Young People's Information Service. The latter is an important point of contact for families seeking information about the services and support available to them through the Directorate and its partners. I also led on marketing and communications for the Directorate's multi-million pound capital… Show more I was the strategic coordinator for stakeholder relations in the Children's Services & Learning Directorate. This included managing the web team, internal communications and the Southampton Children and Young People's Information Service. The latter is an important point of contact for families seeking information about the services and support available to them through the Directorate and its partners. I also led on marketing and communications for the Directorate's multi-million pound capital projects.Key achievements: reinvigorating internal communications for the council's largest directorate and leading multiple website refresh projects. Show less

I was responsible for the strategic direction of all communications and consultation for Southampton City Council's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project. This £200m project aimed to rebuild or remodel each of the city's secondary schools for the benefit of pupils, staff and the wider community.Key achievement: Leading a student engagement exercise to capture the ideas of hundreds of young people in a series of design briefs, including a presentation evening at the Harbour… Show more I was responsible for the strategic direction of all communications and consultation for Southampton City Council's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project. This £200m project aimed to rebuild or remodel each of the city's secondary schools for the benefit of pupils, staff and the wider community.Key achievement: Leading a student engagement exercise to capture the ideas of hundreds of young people in a series of design briefs, including a presentation evening at the Harbour Lights Picturehouse. Show less

As Senior Media Officer I was responsible for managing a team of two Media Officers and a Media Assistant. I account managed media and PR for the Children's Services & Learning Directorate, as well as managing the overall media strategy for the council and supporting the work of my team.

Account manager for the Education & Leisure/Children's Services & Learning Directorate. This role included media relations, copy writing, crisis management and supporting marketing campaigns.

Working out of the Gosport District Office and Head Office in Portsmouth. My role included news reporting, feature writing and campaign lead for 'We Can Do It'.