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Guildford

Struggling with words for your business? I can help! I write the websites, newsletters, brochures, case studies and emails that help you reach the right customers at the right time. Turning your passion for your business into words that work.

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Founded in 2009 and working with businesses across the South, Padua Communications is a content marketing and PR agency that helps organisations create a conversation with the media, stakeholders and customers. The company offers a range of content, marketing, event and PR services as well as online training to B2B SME and micro businesses. Their Link & Learn marketing, PR and comms sessions are usually held monthly on Zoom and are packed full of insight, guidance and support for SMEs.

Guildford

I manage social media, PR and am part of the marketing team for the Vivace Chorus, a 150-strong choir based in Guildford. In May 2011, we sang at the Royal Albert Hall - to a sell-out audience - and I raised over £13,000 in sponsorship for the event, including support from Siemens and Spotify. In 2014, we filled the RAH again for a stunning performance of the Verdi Requiem, and in May 2015, we sang alongside Salisbury Community Choir and the Vasari Singers in a huge charity concert for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity in a packed Guildford Cathedral.We are always looking for enthusiastic new singers, and for local businesses who would like to reach A/B audiences three or four times a year by sponsoring or advertising with us.

Harrogate

Writing and editing a wide variety of online and offline copy for clients ranging from financial services providers to boutique hotel groups, including general website copy, web articles, online press releases, PPC adverts, online exhibitions, live exhibition stands, printed marketing and advertising material and offline PR. Experienced in writing to keywords and themes for search engine ranking purposes, using SEO techniques, and hitting tight deadlines. Have recruited, trained and managed new writers to the team.

Joined as Marketing and PR Manager for a small insurance broker and financial advice group and then moved with the broking side when the company was bought by Towergate. Handled all external marketing material and campaigns, some in conjunction with major insurers, covering both commercial and private insurance markets. This included setting up two new websites, handling local and trade PR and advertising and managing internal communications. Covered all copywriting needs for both financial services and insurance products, including writing within FSA guidelines.

Marketing Manager for SMG Risk Solutions, part of Towergate Insurance. Worked on regional marketing and PR until position was centralised in 2005.

Worked with Bradford Grammar School, Schofield Sweeney Solicitors and a variety of clients through a local design agency, including a cruise line. Covered PR, marketing materials and specific campaigns such as legacy giving.

Joined to help this leading-edge electronics company float on the LSE, compiling and editing complex IPO documents. Became Communications Officer, handling both internal communications, including a company-wide newsletter, and external marketing and shareholder material. Responsible for the editorial content, accuracy, print and delivery of interim and annual reports and accounts, together with recruitment material, company sales brochures, exhibition stands and leaflets. Also handled local and trade PR and associated investor relations material, including giving presentations to city analysts and investors.

Independent publishing house with three titles. Joined as editor after graduating from University. Produced four 80-page monthly editions, including celebrity interviews, product reviews, news and calendar. Wrote over 80% of the content personally, handled page design and oversaw printing and national distribution.

Ba (Hons), Librarianship And Information Studies

Ba (Hons) Librarianship, Information Studies

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