Dynamic Company Director at Storie and Storieshop.com. I use my expertise in sustainable sourcing, storytelling and running an independent business to foster links between artisans and global markets. I believe craft and trade offer exceptional prospects to create more sustainable economies & to foster important and positive links between communities. Specialist in craft sourcing, product design, ethical supply chain management and story telling (writing, audio, video). Former broadcast journalist for the BBC World Service, BBC Radio Four and France 24. Passionate about creating connections between makers and markets, promoting sustainable and ethical craft production. I love to seek out opportunities to make projects prosper. I am used to working on my own but enjoy working in teams and learning from those around me. My current work at Storie allows me to work with producers and artisans across the globe, from designers in Paris, France to weavers in the mountains of Ladakh, India. It is a privilege and an education to work with creative people from so many different backgrounds. Driven to make positive change on any level possible. Pragmatic optimist. Realist. Awed by human creativity and ingenuity. Dismayed by our capacity for violence. Trained in NVC (Non Violent Communication). ABOUT STORIEStorie is a carefully curated collection of ethically made textiles, each with its own remarkable story. We specialise in both ancient and contemporary craft techniques, creating products that sustain and nurture these traditions while empowering artisan communities.Our exploration takes us across the globe to source the most beautiful crafts, made by master artisans with the finest materials. Through sharing the stories of how things are made, we hope our clients can also enjoy this cultural journey and that it will help them treasure the things that they have bought.As the founder and manager of Storie, a large part of my time is spent sourcing and buying from some of the world's most skilled craftspeople, and making those crafts irresistible to our international clientele.Key Skills Storytelling through video, audio and blogs.Strong writing and editing. Video and audio for broadcast.Ethical sourcing and CSR compliance.Cultural sensitivity and market knowledge.Negotiation, communication.Analytical decision-making.Supplier relationship and supply chain management.Financial acumen and project management.Project Management.Social Media Management.