- Led a public engagement programme to understand public opinion about digital solutions to real world problems to help inform design decisions, wider policy direction and strategy.- Led a virtual town hall event attracting hundreds of people to lean more about digital solutions.- Supported the development of a new brand for a public service working closely with design agencies.- Prepared key lines to take and messaging for complex area of technological innovation.

Managed the communications plans for SRUC’s change projects. This includes liaising with the project leads and delivering both the strategy and content for effective internal communications- Developed strategic campaigns and content on behalf of the a range of transformation projects which included major build projects, people and institutional transformation and harnessing digital technology.- Refreshed the internal communications strategy following a review of internal communication channels and tactics.- Led an internal transformation project to build a new intranet and colleague communications platform.- Led an internal campaign to introduce a refreshed vision and mission to colleagues. Successfully bridging the gap between strategy and operations. -Provided advice and support for senior leadership on how to manage and handle communications and engagement during times of change.- Supported the successful co-creation and adoption of climate change and digital strategies

Responsible for a team to deliver all external communications and stakeholder relations for Young Scot.As part of this role, I was responsible for managing an external PR agency as well as handling all reactive media enquiries. The communications team deliver all external publications for internal teams, draft case studies and prepare presentations for the senior management team.I led on the Young Scot Awards 2017, delivering a record number of nominations and a sell our awards dinner. During my time with Young Scot, I developed a new three-year communications strategy aligned with the organisation's strategy.

I managed an account team for an international industrial company surpassing coverage targets and putting in place a robust social media plan doubling the number of followers. Working with a UK Banking company, I advised them on how to use PR to engage with their rural clients around late payments of their farming subsidies while maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders.

An award wining public relations consultancy offering only senior level advice.Started as graduate trainee; now a senior consultant.Advised clients on their ongoing communications while developing and managing accounts. Created campaigns and taken in part in successful new business meetings and pitches.Prepared communication strategies and campaigns to help make clients more efficient, effective and to meet strategic goals.Prepared press briefing and releases, developed photocall ideas and stunts. Launched and refreshed products. Digital advisor, skilled in creating e-newsletters, can make simple websites and blogs, managed optimised social media accounts and project managed filming projects and complex website builds.Clients have included Scottish Information Commissioner, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola, IBM, Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland, Great Scottish Run, Ubiquitous Chip, Stravaigin, Hotel du Vin, De Vere, Glasgow Science Centre and many others.

Two year secondment to Scottish Government. As part the Culture, Europe and External Affairs team I advised Ministers and policy on communications around international development, overseas visits, Scotland's amazing festivals and national performing companies, and youth arts. Previously, I worked on on all things sport, Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup with an smattering of healthier matters.

Voluntary position. Attended monthly meetings assisting the CIPR's activities in Scotland.Designed, managed, promoted and analysed a survey of 200 PR and communications industry professionals in Scotland. The results were used to help shape the group's activities and priorities for the years ahead.In Autumn 2011, I helped to organise the inaugural Social in City series of events helping PR professionals in Scotland develop their social media skills (http://ciprscotland.wordpress.com/social-in-the-city/) and discuss emerging technology.

Secondment to Festivals Edinburgh. The team was responsible for UK press relations, incoming media visits and growing the presence of the festivals - as a collective - in Germany and France

Part time secondment to a dynamic marketing communications consultancy. Clients included a tourism group in the Forth Valley, Charles Rennie Mackintosh Heritage Group, Scotkart, Terminator Paintball the Dance School of Scotland and Mackintosh 100.Projects included managing public relations and developing digital communications platforms for various clients. This work for Matthews Marketing picked up a number of CIPR PRide awards.

Secondment to the world's most prestigous open arts festival. Managed a small team of busy press officers and assistants. Provided marketing and PR advice to performers.Put in place time and resource saving procedures. Completed the first regional analysis of Fringe ticket sales and helped to coordinate the first Fringe Twestival event.

Administration working in the specialist Mortgage Endowment Complaint DepartmentPre-case administrator dealing with the initial stages of customer complaints.

Bovine/Ovine logistical programme facilitator. Other 'life experiences' included, Night Lambing Shepherd, Delivery Driver, Labourer and General Dogsbody.