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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Involvement in all aspects of diverse agricultural enterprise spanning Scotland & England. ★ Field & Foreshore: Coordinating and project managing the creation of new business enterprise and rural skills centre providing educational workshops targeting Suffolk’s rising holiday market.★ Sawmill: Leading the expansion of established sawmill business and converting the entire milling operation to being fully electrified, including restructuring the logistical supply chain, to reduce overall carbon footprint levels and utilise all farm woodlands for new market opportunities. ★ Spinney Marsh Managed Retreat: Planning managed retreat of 80-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Spinney Saltmarsh, Suffolk. Working with Natural England, the project will convert an additional 15-acres of arable farmland into a native salt marsh and carbon sequestration sink. Developed an understanding of sustainable/regenerative land management and saltmarsh restoration techniques.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

★ Project lead between Genoa Black and sponsorship partner, The Explorers Club Great Britain & Ireland Chapter and wider partner network in the design, creation, digital marketing and promotion of three nation-wide events. Resulted in increased public awareness of The Explorers Club and vital funds.★ Project managed Genoa Black’s CSR partnership with The Polar Academy to review the academy’s complete visual identity, website design, brand identity, guidelines, imagery, colour palette and overall visitor digital journey, including developing a LinkedIn marketing campaign resulting in a rise in patrons/partner levels and increased funds for The Polar Academy.★ Worked closely with Genoa Black’s Brand Manager to design, develop and record digital marketing collateral to promote Genoa Black’s Arctic Minds Expedition to the Northwest Passage. The expedition resulted in raising vital funds for The Polar Academy.★ Project led industry competitor review for engineering client, Mackenzie Construction, in relation to Mackenzie’s ‘Smart Surface’ soil stabilisation service, resulting in client confirmation of UK market share.★ Conducted research for Energy client, Danfoss, into the Asian & European excavator market which formed the basis of a new market entry recommendation that resulted in increased client revenue streams, greater brand and product exposure.★ Designed, developed and presented a yearlong marketing strategy for client, Northumberland Wildlife Trust, resulting in activism across diverse ethnic, faith and socioeconomic stakeholders targeted at securing 250million m2 of land for nature by 2025.★ Developed for engineering client, Gray & Adams, case studies, competitor review and analysis including updating website.★ Created for packaging solutions specialist client, PWR, European-wide employee climate health survey resulting in enhanced understanding by senior leadership of overall employee wellbeing and satisfaction levels.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

★ Facilitated NPD and implemented branding, marketing and activation strategies for 2 limited-edition product releases, Cabal Explorers & Cabal Polar Ice Editions, across e-commerce website, social channels and digital consumer communications.★ Hosted with CEO 4 industry expert tasting sessions, collated and processed data to support the creation and new product launch strategy of Cabal Aged Rum ultra-premium range. ★ Collaborated with CEO and design agency, Pocket Rocket Creative, to design 4 ultra-premium single-origin products. Developed a comprehensive understanding of EU spirits legislation, bottle and packaging production. ★ Demonstrated sound PR and networking skills representing Hospitality Industry Trust sponsor, Cabal Aged Rum, at 3 Scottish events. Accountable for networking with an organisational focus, promoting expanding portfolio and building brand equity.★ Led the development, design and execution of digital email marketing newsletters to a database of 3,500 customers and subscribers, including sales communications across Harpalion Spirits Ltd and Cabal Aged Rum websites and social channels.★ Managed with CEO & Head of Marketing development of 3 seasonal gifting projects: Christmas, Valentine's and Father’s Day. Organised photography, updated e-commerce website and implemented B2B and B2C marketing campaign communications.★ Liaised between Genoa Black LLP and website developers, Parachute, to review Cabal Aged Rum e-commerce website. Resulted in new website layout, consumer touch points and updated brand identity, improving digital consumer experience.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

★ Aided CEO, Export Strategist and Sector Channel Specialist in the creation of both UK and global export strategy through industry research, data processing, analysis and reporting.★ Assigned with customer/trade engagement, brand activation and drove B2B & B2C Community Sales throughout Scotland through lead and sales strategy generation, resulting in the development of increased revenue and business relationship skills.★ Contributed to the creation, through copywriting, and managed distribution of Cabal Aged Rum’s magazine called, Ruminate.★ Demonstrated strong sales skills by generating the company’s largest single order totalling 600 bottles (£14,000). Provided invaluable early-stage brand exposure to 600 individual rum enthusiasts.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

★ Ensured team clarity on industry regulations, guidance and writing company policies/maintaining documentation within internal network. For example, FAQs, Terms & Conditions, Privacy, Cookies and Sustainability Policies.★ Conducted independent research and generated weekly industry insight reports for Harpalion Spirits’ CEO.★ Created and maintained Harpalion Spirits’ Square Space website and designed B2C Mail Chimp email marketing newsletters.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Shadowed and worked with CEO and consultants including; Genoa Black LLP, Spirits & Sector Channel specialists. ★ Participated in brand identity and marketing strategy brainstorming sessions for Harpalion Spirits’ brand, Cabal Aged Rum. ★ Conducted wide-ranging research into global markets, analysing key trends and opportunities within the food & drink industry.★ Collated essential consumer feedback on New Product Development and initial brand identity, resulting in the creation of UK and International consumer persona profiles, aiding in the later launch of Cabal Aged Rum’s first product, Cabal No.1513.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Worked with senior management: Founding Partner, MD, CEO, Strategy Director and Client Services Manager. ★ Researched oil and gas sector events, rum market reports, data processing and analysis. ★ Conducted for client, Harpalion Spirits Limited, UK rum market share data analysis and research into liquid profiles.

Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Noblecastle Ltd. - (Environmental Consulting/Agricultural Service Activities). ★ Developed knowledge of biodiversity restoration techniques through reflooding programme at 50-acre SSSI, Swinkie Muir, Fife. Recorded endangered species and conducted selective felling, resulting in wetland ecosystem and lowland heath preservation. ★ Planned and administered forestry and hedgerow maintenance, such as pollarding, coppicing and hedge laying. Included remedial work on 400-year-old listed oak trees. Cultivated knowledge of associated woodland and forestry legislation.★ Developed an appreciation of conservation, wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies through surveying and recording with Director water voles and invasive species such as mink and giant hogweed across River Eden catchment, Fife.★ Given sole responsibility of operating estate sawmill, milled timber for new sluice gates for a largescale re-flooding and ecological restoration programme at a 160-acre Capability Brown water landscape, Norfolk.★ Involved in the management of SEPA & SNH demonstration site consisting of 7 interlinked farm-wide ponds and wetlands, designed to remove agri-nutrient runoff across mixed farmland through utilising watercress to lock up nitrates and phosphates.

Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Worked with New Product Development, Marketing, Sales, HR, Technical, Quality Control, Factory Floor.★ Successfully interacted and represented Nairn’s products with 100+ Edinburgh store holders. Included buying wholesale stock, selection of specific target retailers within Edinburgh and cold calling current and potential clients. ★ Independently liaised with retail customers/consumers, completed spot checks on stock and display of Nairn’s products, recorded new and potential competitors, and analysed product sales and product representation. ★ Nairn’s representative to both John Hogarth LTD, Kelso, and at The Border Union Show, responsible for networking with suppliers and the wider public.

History Of Art Ma (Hons), 2:1

Activities and Societies: - President and Treasurer of the Edinburgh University Postcard Association.• Effective management and society.

Scottish Highers, Aaabb

Gcses, 9A-B, Including English (A) And Mathematics (B).

Activities and Societies: • Appointed School Prefect, Member of School Pipe Band, Athletics & Cross-Country Team, Rugby Team, nationally.