Providing support to students at Brunel University so that they can attend lectures and access higher education without being disadvantaged.

Freelance copywriter and storyteller. Writing handywoman of LinkedIn, I can take the thoughts inside your head and make them shine like a shooting star.Deployflow - creating accessible slide contentPregnant then Screwed - proofing, website review, social media posts, opinion piece copy on subjects from NDAs to childcare hours, cartoon illustrations, merch slogans and more ThoughtSpark - creating long-form trade copy and social media content for clients including Beagle Street life insurance, Asurion tech insurers, and Owen Mumford medical devices.

Managing communications, visits and events for prospective and existing parents and pupils at this excellent Catholic Prep School in Slough. - Recommended communications strategy to enhance key messaging, profiling of areas of excellence and highly qualified teaching staff - Encouraged prospective pupils by conducting guided tours of school and answering parent queries - Planned and executed social media posts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn- Managed all online, digital and print marketing - Created support materials using Canva- Updated and improved website content with a focus on DEI and accessibility - Created content for website, internal newsletter, external publications and press releases

- Succeeded in a fast-paced global maritime environment, committed to offering versatile comms support by building relationships with operational, sales, product, analytics teams, plus C-suite in APAC, Americas and EMEA- Composed compelling copy to create impactful global campaigns, leading multiple maritime audiences to use RightShip solutions to measure and manage safety, emissions and crew welfare, furthering zero-harm vision- Worked with speed and attention to detail to produce thought pieces, press releases, sales & marketing materials, internal comms, newsletters, social media posts and more, taking editorial comments in my stride- Generated more than 250 pieces of coverage with a global reach of 25m, through complex, focused, yet accessible writing- Increased social media following by almost 25% thanks to strategic, engaging content and relevant personalised responses

Managing a small team I oversaw the Sovereign press office, sharing the positive and dampening the negative stories that came our way. Always looking ahead, I actively plotted risks and opportunities upcoming in the housing sector, creating strategies that gained attention for our key messages and star spokespeople. Media training speakers and producing powerful presentations also fell within my skillset and I turned my hand to any kind of content, from complex corporate documents, to ghost-writing blogs, to newsletters and releases. I was always able to root out the purpose and the connection needed to create compelling comms. Boosted Sovereign's LinkedIn followers by almost 20%, and Twitter followers by 10%.- Prevented homelessness by boosting Sovereign's reputation as a Housing First provider, creating campaigns gaining positive coverage in national media including the iPaper and Big Issue and attracting Local Authority partner funding- Coordinated effective, collaborative relationships with key sector stakeholders like Working Families, HQN, LABM and Inside Housing to highlight equality, diversity and inclusion progress by co-authoring and placing insightful opinion pieces- Coached and upskilled expert voices across the business to feel confident speaking at conferences, events and media opportunities due to my key interview techniques- Successfully drove production of corporate documents including corporate guide, annual and ESG reports, making them essential, interesting reading• Galvanized a small team, managing reputation and predicting risk as lead contact for the Sovereign press office, and as point person on social media channels• Point person on social media channels engaging MP Eddie Hughes, MP Mims Davies, and MP Therese Coffey among others on social channels to highlight the causes that mattered in the social housing sector

- Revamped website copy, layout and content to accurately reflect the function of Woking Works and council's Business Liaison function- Composed impactful speeches for councillors and key partners to highlight Woking Works' successes at events and award ceremonies, attracting new businesses- Overhauled departmental strategy, implementing smart future objectives to increase success of team

- Ensured alignment with brand voice, photography and messaging, producing high quality content resulting in increased donations - Created and implemented monthly editorial calendar based on social media and marketing goals, defining key performance indicators and metrics - Analysed and evaluated media and social media performance, using analytics tools to adjust strategy to achieve campaign objectives - Secured corporate sponsorship, presenting engaging content with formerly homeless people to tell the real story behind Emmaus - Led people-focused photography project across 11 counties to establish and maintain a visual identity, managing budget and creating a secure photo library to prevent GDPR issues

- Proofed, edited and produced lay-out for publication using InDesign- Created interesting articles and reviews, sourcing accompanying photos

- Worked independently to cover stories pertaining to Forces life in Germany - Proofed and edited text and handled production lay-out for paper with circulation of 40,000 - Acted up as deputy editor when needed, training team of journalists, and sub-editing articles

- Kept a cool head in crisis situations fielding national, international and local calls from radio, tv and print media relating to flooding and other environmental issues- Increased awareness of Corporate Affairs Department, leading presentations to new starters, emphasising the importance of tone of voice and key messaging- Protected Environment Agency's reputation, engaging with different stakeholders, led on flood engagement strategy one year on from severe Southeast floods- Handled all press queries concerning Southeast Thames, including boosting positive coverage on the Thames Barrier.

- Actively sourced, wrote and presented tender bids and pitches for new business- Produced quality releases and sold in stories to key media including Metro, Daily Record, GMTV, The Herald, SAGA FM, Chat, Scottish Field, The Grocer- Created versatile copy for features, bespoke publications, adverts, web- Contributed to media interview training, offering support and guidance to clients - Assisted with crisis and release management for Health Protection Scotland campaigns, including responding to anthrax outbreak

- Sourced photos and stories, wrote and edited internal magazine- Kept news up-to-date by email and online using Dreamweaver- Monitored and statistically analysed press coverage for executive staff- Actively promoted the university’s profile via press releases and media contacts - First point of contact for FOI and media enquiries and politically sensitive issues- Sourced experts for media comment, and created hard copy and online guide- Arranged filming schedules and photo opportunities: AimHigher campaign- Organised events, debates, open evenings, assisted high profile visitors

- Strong written and financial communication: liaised with creative teams / printers- Checked pre-press text and colour, gave final approval of proofs for printing - General IT skills: Word, Internet, Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, Adobe, Quark

- Helped people declared homeless into suitable accommodation- Explained benefits requirements- Designed document check-list for non-English speakers