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I am an experienced Project Manager | Non Executive Director (NED) | Digital Marketing Specialist | Director of Operations, with a proven track record of managing IT, web, newspaper and publishing projects / programmes and advising leadership teams / boards on cost savings and business development initiatives to drive profitability.I confidently manage business and IT stakeholders in matrix managed organisations, including c-suite engagement and presentation to gain buy-in for concepts, business plans and roadmaps. I effectively plan and manage large scale digital transformation / cloud transition programmes across multiple locations, ensuring business continuity throughout. I am adept at analysing business processes and structures to identify and evangelise on improvement opportunities. Furthermore, I lead established and start-up executive teams to deliver corporate vision and attend / contribute to Board and Board Committee meetings / discussions to achieve strategic aims.During my career I have worked with / for many top-tier organisations, including Highland News & Media, Scottish Provincial Press (SPP), Thompson regional Newspapers, DC Thompsons and The Scotsman Publications. My achievements include:✅ Highland News & Media needed a more economical IT structure to deliver productivity. As Project Manager, developed IT restructure strategy and migrated 175 staff from desktop computers which relied on expensive in-house network, to chrome browser-based devices, saving +£200k and ensuring BAU throughout pandemic.✅ The Highland News & Media website (Data Clarity) was incumbent. As Operations Director, explored replacement options, selected Press Computer Systems (PCS) and successfully managed migration of 14 newspaper titles into 9 websites within 4-weeks and 50% under budget, increasing page views from 500K to 4.5M per month in 8 months.My Specialities:Project Management | Non-Executive Director | Board Level Engagement | Business Start-Ups | Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) | Business Strategy | Business Development | Business Process Improvement | Business Planning | Sales Strategy & Management | IT & Cloud Infrastructure | Website Development | Newspaper Publishing | Digital Publishing | Print Management | Content Management | Distribution Management | Change Management | Data Analysis | Budget Control | Online & Print Advertising | Marketing Communications | Contract Management | Digital Media Management | Leadership | Stakeholder Management | Relationship Building | Negotiation | Training Design & Delivery | Corporate Governance
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Board TrusteeVisualise Scotland Mar 2022 - PresentEdinburgh
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Director Of OperationsHighland News & Media Ltd Oct 2011 - Jun 2020Inverness, Scotland, United KingdomHighland News & Media Ltd (HNM) formerly SPP Media Group, is a privately-owned company producing 18 newspapers covering Caithness, Sutherland, Ross-shire, Inverness-shire, Strathspey, Moray, Grampian and Aberdeenshire.I was employed as the Director Of Operations and reported to Managing Director, managing up to 5 direct reports, including IT Manager, Circulation Manager, Publishing Manager, Digital & Social Media Manager and Production Manager, delivering new and measurable websites /… Show more Highland News & Media Ltd (HNM) formerly SPP Media Group, is a privately-owned company producing 18 newspapers covering Caithness, Sutherland, Ross-shire, Inverness-shire, Strathspey, Moray, Grampian and Aberdeenshire.I was employed as the Director Of Operations and reported to Managing Director, managing up to 5 direct reports, including IT Manager, Circulation Manager, Publishing Manager, Digital & Social Media Manager and Production Manager, delivering new and measurable websites / media and reducing IT costs, ensuring all newspapers were produced economically.• Part of the Leadership team and board responsible for maintaining circulation across core titles and delivering increased social media numbers.• Interfaced with internal and external stakeholders, including sub-contractors such as Menzies Distribution, DC Thomson Publishing, Iliffe Media Group Web Development and local stakeholders.• Developed digital and social media strategy to achieve new revenue streams valued at ~£1M in 3 years.• Directed marketing and promotions activities of both printed and digital newspapers.• Managed sale of all unnecessary satellite offices and transition from head office into smaller centralised unit.• Orchestrated and led reduction of group printers, leading to savings of £350k pa.Key Achievements:• Identified and project managed outsourcing of the printing and distribution to external companies with a saving of £500k pa and distribution model was also introduced by sister company in 2020.• Successfully moved IT department from on-site server to Cloud based procedures with a saving of £350 pa.• Worked with editorial teams to develop and integrate new newspaper publishing system (PCS) and coordinated development of newspaper websites to new PCS system, resulting in tenfold increase in web traffic.• Introduced Digital & Social Media Manager to business, resulting in a fivefold increase in social media traffic. Show less -
Board MemberHighlands And Islands Tourism Awards Feb 2005 - Oct 2011Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Commercial ManagerScottish Provincial Press May 2002 - May 2011Inverness, Scotland, United KingdomWith 350 employees spread across the North and Northeast of Scotland, SPP published 13 other local newspaper titles including: The Inverness Courier, The Northern Scot, The John O’Groat Journal, and The Ross-shire Journal.I was employed as the Commercial Manager / Director and reported to the Managing Director, managing 3 direct reports, including the General Manager, Sales Manager, and Administration Manager, and indirectly responsible for 50 design studio personnel.• Acted as… Show more With 350 employees spread across the North and Northeast of Scotland, SPP published 13 other local newspaper titles including: The Inverness Courier, The Northern Scot, The John O’Groat Journal, and The Ross-shire Journal.I was employed as the Commercial Manager / Director and reported to the Managing Director, managing 3 direct reports, including the General Manager, Sales Manager, and Administration Manager, and indirectly responsible for 50 design studio personnel.• Acted as General Manager for sister company to SPP called Method Publishing, producing several monthly and annual A4 and A5 publications specific to the Army through the MOD.• Performed a complete business audit to bring sister company into profit whilst making it more proactive in sales.• Developed new Special Publications either through acquisition or through new ideas such as working with Government bodies to produce on their behalf high print run publications, including the Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board Guide annual titles (150,000 copies).• Managing Method Publishing as Managing Director.Key Achievements:• Project managed entire process from advertising, sales, training, management procedures, print and production and successfully increased profitability by £500k within 2 -years for Method Publishing - part of SPP. Show less -
Non Executive Director / Management ConsultantJohn Currie Consulting Oct 2001 - May 2002Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJohn Currie Consulting delivered advise, project management and publishing consultancy.I was engaged as a Non Executive Director / Management Consultant and engaged with legal property firms to promote their companies through traditional print and direct marketing.• Helped SMEs with benchmarking and streamlining sales operations• Developed and implemented marketing plans.Key Achievements:• Headhunted by Scottish Provincial Press to set up new Specialist… Show more John Currie Consulting delivered advise, project management and publishing consultancy.I was engaged as a Non Executive Director / Management Consultant and engaged with legal property firms to promote their companies through traditional print and direct marketing.• Helped SMEs with benchmarking and streamlining sales operations• Developed and implemented marketing plans.Key Achievements:• Headhunted by Scottish Provincial Press to set up new Specialist Publication Division.• Created New Century Publishing, a non-newspaper, including tourist publications for the Scottish Tourist Board, Highlands & Islands Tourism Board and Calmack Ferries.• Managed events publications, including the World Downhill Cycling championships and Snowball Rally. Show less
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Group Advertisement DirectorThe Scotsman Publications Limited 2000 - 2001Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Deputy Advertisement DirectorThe Scotsman Publications Limited 1999 - 2000Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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General Classified ManagerThe Scotsman Publications Limited 1996 - 1999Edinburgh & London
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Publishing ManagerThe Scotsman Publications Limited 1995 - 1996Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Business Development ManagerThe Scotsman Publications Limited 1994 - 1995
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New Product Development ManagerThe Scotsman Publications Limited 1993 - 1994Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Group Advertising ManagerThomson Free Newspapers Limited 1992 - 1993Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom -
Tele-Sales ManagerThe Scotsman Publications Limited 1991 - 1992Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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John Currie works for Visualise Scotland
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John Currie's current role is Project Manager | Non Executive Director (NED) | Digital Marketing Specialist | Director of Operations - Manages IT, Web, Newspaper & Publishing Projects & Advises Leadership Teams / Boardson Process Improvement.
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John Currie attended University Of Stirling, Edinburgh Napier University.
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