Production of video and photo content to raise and maintain the high standards for Health and Safety at SUEZ UK.

Graphic and digital design.Variety of graphic design projects from business cards and promotional materials to 6m by 4m exhibition stands. Logo design and brand development.Strong InDesign skillsStrong Illustrator skillsStrong Photoshop skillsPhotographerProduct photography for digital and traditional marketing materials.Event photography.Development and implementation of green screen photography marketing.

I am responsible for providing strategic direction and management to Practical Action’s content creation activities.Key responsibilities:Content planning from collection to results analysisResponsible for developing a pro-active content creation plan to identify and meet Practical Action’s digital and print content needs in ways that inspire and enthuse target audiences, meet the needs of commissioners and are delivered on time and to budget.In-house design and… Show more I am responsible for providing strategic direction and management to Practical Action’s content creation activities.Key responsibilities:Content planning from collection to results analysisResponsible for developing a pro-active content creation plan to identify and meet Practical Action’s digital and print content needs in ways that inspire and enthuse target audiences, meet the needs of commissioners and are delivered on time and to budget.In-house design and productionFull production of content and materials created in house ranging from digital content to direct mail fundraising appeals to exhibition stands. This includes video production, 360°/VR production (recent example in media links below), photography, graphic and digital design. Strong Adobe Creative Cloud experience, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro and After Effects.Agency ManagementTo create, maintain and manage a supplier framework and act as a link between internal clients and external agencies. This includes briefing external agencies, managing relationships and ensuring commissions are delivered on time, on budget and in accordance to brand guidelines. Art Direction of video production agencies on-location overseas and animation agencies in UK (recent example in media links below).Brand GuardianWork with internal stakeholders to ensure our story is always told in a consistent, compellingand audience appropriate way and that we have the right examples of our story andmessages for each audience.Deputise for the Brand Manager. Show less

Broadly, my role is to raise the profile of Practical Action through a targeted approach to defined audiences through various communications channels. To implement the communications strategy, ensuring effective audience targeting.Key Projects:DfID UK Aid Match Funding Application Communications Lead. I was responsible for compiling an integrated communications campaign for the application to DfID. The application was successful unlocking a £1 million+ match funding… Show more Broadly, my role is to raise the profile of Practical Action through a targeted approach to defined audiences through various communications channels. To implement the communications strategy, ensuring effective audience targeting.Key Projects:DfID UK Aid Match Funding Application Communications Lead. I was responsible for compiling an integrated communications campaign for the application to DfID. The application was successful unlocking a £1 million+ match funding pot.Media relationship management. Relationship management of Bauer Media partnership for Pumpkins Against Poverty Campaign. (DfID UK Aid Match Campaign)H&M Conscious Foundation Partnership Communications Lead.I was responsible for the global launch and announcement of the three year partnership agreement focusing on WASH in India.Other responsibilities:• Digital and print content creation.• Social Media channel management.• Video and photography full production.• Providing content and design consultancy to internal stakeholders Show less

Develop a new marketing strategy engaging new audiences through events and new initiatives.Develop fundraising portfolio of a range of challenge events, such as Live Below the Line, London to Paris Cycle and International Treks.Management of income and expenditure.Lead team networking and relationship management where income is being generated or there is potential.Responsibility for marketing and sales of events to ensure maximum participant uptake.Responsibility for… Show more Develop a new marketing strategy engaging new audiences through events and new initiatives.Develop fundraising portfolio of a range of challenge events, such as Live Below the Line, London to Paris Cycle and International Treks.Management of income and expenditure.Lead team networking and relationship management where income is being generated or there is potential.Responsibility for marketing and sales of events to ensure maximum participant uptake.Responsibility for digital and social media marketing campaigns from concept design to campaign evaluation.Develop supporter contact strategy for event participants and ensure delivery of excellent supporter care.Managing contractors to enable great supporter experience and the facilitation of safe, enjoyable events.Line management responsibilities. Show less

RoleInitially develop a new fundraising strategy engaging university students that would generate a £250,000 income within 3 years.Lead the strategic direction and income generation of University Fundraising lineResponsibilitiesManagement of income and expenditure of University Fundraising lineLead University Fundraising Team networking and building of key relationships with Universities and Rags where income is being generated or there is potentialMarketing and… Show more RoleInitially develop a new fundraising strategy engaging university students that would generate a £250,000 income within 3 years.Lead the strategic direction and income generation of University Fundraising lineResponsibilitiesManagement of income and expenditure of University Fundraising lineLead University Fundraising Team networking and building of key relationships with Universities and Rags where income is being generated or there is potentialMarketing and sales of events to ensure maximum participant uptake.Managing contractors to enable great donor care and the facilitation of safe enjoyable challenge eventsLine management responsibilitiesEffective management and control of social media zonesInnovation within student market to ensure market edgeResultsUniversity income grew from £1,400 (09/10) to a target of £625,000 (12/13)Practical Action is now second largest charity within a crowded university fundraising market. Show less

Head of the leading student fundraising organisation in the UK.To oversee the organisation and administration of Loughborough Students’ Rag and all its charitable fundraising throughout the year.To support, encourage and advise students in their fundraising activities.To represent the section within the Students Union, University, locally and nationally.

Fundraising, Social events, Challenge Events (Tough Guy, Skydive), Strategic planning.