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I offer strategy and communications support to a range of organisations in digital policy, international development, philanthropy and politics. I have a particular focus on how these organisations can grow their influence and achieve progressive outcomes. Organisations I have worked with include:United Nations FoundationOak FoundationWorld Health OrganisationTony Blair Institute for Global ChangeDigital ActionWho Targets MeUnited Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeOverseas Development Institute

Working with the More United team and 150,000 members we are a cross-party movement giving a voice to the people who want to move Britain forward. I lead a team of three and work alongside the Chief Executive to raise the profile of the movement in national media and ensure the More United brand continues to evolve at a fast-changing time in British politics.

• Responsible for setting strategic communications direction and brand development across 14 offices worldwide. • Manage a team of 6 and 6 figure budget covering full spectrum of corporate communications functions• Immediate impact through raised engagement rates on social media channels, mainstream media coverage, office relocation and direct support to CEO and Chair of Board on visits • Secured agreement from Crown Agents board for brand refresh and steered process successfully through the organisation

Responsible for AGI communications strategy and brand development in UK, US and Africa* Lead on communications and briefing on African and development issues for the patron, Tony Blair and AGI Senior Management Team* Overhauled AGI website, social media and publications channels yielding 25% growth in reach and engagement in 18 months* Secured positive coverage for AGI in the Daily Mail and over 600 other media outlets during Ebola crisis* Supported engagement by Tony Blair at major international events such as the World Economic Forum and the UN General Assembly* Working with AGI teams in Africa to advise Presidents and senior officials across the continent on communications strategy

Managed Media and Public Affairs strategy and delivery for a leading global think tank* Secured regular global media coverage on a wide variety of issues across widely read and respected print and broadcast platforms, growing total coverage by well over 60%. Included Today programme, BBC Breakfast, Financial Times editorials, Guardian front page, Channel 4 news and Sky News.* Provided staff at all levels with media and communications support including briefings for appearances on flagship broadcast media and ahead of significant political meetings* Ran All Party Parliamentary Group on Overseas Development and organised major events with senior global figures such as the President of the World Bank and Head of United Nations Development Programme* Strategic communications lead on multi-million pound Development Progress research project including publications, web design and events in Brussels, Washington DC, Kigali and Busan.*Innovated use of digital media, managing Twitter following of 50,000+, establishing production of monthly podcasts and internal training* Wrote on development issues for national media outlets including the BBC, New Statesman, Guardian and Independent

• Managed regular communication with key audiences: constituents, political party members, media, Parliamentarians and external stakeholders.• Devised and implemented a successful cross party Parliamentary campaign to support the Special Educational Needs (Information) Act 2008 which began as a Private Member’s Bill.• Secured regular coverage from a variety of regional and national media outlets including front page national newspaper coverage.• Written high profile speeches for Members of both Houses of Parliament• Provided campaigning advice to major national healthcare charities and Public Affairs agencies on their work within Parliament.• Gained a good understanding of Parliamentary procedure and mechanisms including appropriate use of Early Day Motions, oral and written Parliamentary Questions and adjournment debates.• Regularly produced clear and concise briefing material on complex policy areas for use by MP and external organisations.