My expertise spans communications, fundraising, marketing, engagement, content creation and research, alongside significant experience of managing people. Having worked across the private, public and third sectors, I understand what shared priorities and approaches they have, and what makes each sector unique. However, my heart lies in the third sector; and particularly, community-led work that makes tangible differences to the lives of marginalised people.My background is in all aspects of communications and marketing, from writing and editing, to media management and digital communications. I take an innovative approach to communications, using the latest tools available, and have a strong track record of successfully instigating, popularising and maintaining social media and digital channels, using both organic and paid approaches. This includes leading the development of new content platforms, including print magazines and mobile applications.As a fundraiser, my strength lies in relationship-building, at a corporate, community and individual level. Armed with a Diploma in Fundraising from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, I understand the tools, techniques and innovations that can enable a charity to stand out and make a case for financial support. I have a history of delivering successful fundraising events, campaigns and product development.Working to deliver an engagement strategy, with an emphasis on effective volunteering, I believe passionately in the importance of recognising the value of lived experience. My remit is to facilitate and harness the strengths, skills and expertise that lie in communities, and work alongside them to translate that into positive change.My experience of line-management has given me well-developed delegation and team working skills, as well as a keen understanding of the competing and contrasting pressures and influences that this can bring to bear.My values underpin all my work, and it is of paramount importance that I work for an organisation with whom I can align myself.
Listed skills include Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Media Relations, and 18 others.