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Northgate Public Services works in Partnership with South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) to provide Public Sector services. My role as PR Specialist is to manage the media, project manage and provide support to the management team. Here is a snapshot of my duties and responsibilities as a Public Relations Specialist:• Project management of key projects including the development and switch over to new intranet site, Channel Shift Strategy implementation and overhaul of internal staff newsletter.• Scripting, editing, and arranging production of newsletters, in-house magazines, case studies, editorials, annual reports, corporate profiles and submissions.• Managing internal communication courses and workshops.• Managing the organisation’s response to crucial issues and in times of crisis. Also, responding to enquiries from the public, media, and other organisations.• Arranging interviews with journalists, preparing and distributing news releases, and making statements to the media.• Keeping an eye on public opinion about the organisation or specific issues, and planning public relations programs including the administration of the website. • Developing and implementing communication strategies for the organisation.

My role as Marketing Officer sits within the Central Marketing Department of the University of Derby. I support the International team by contributing to the overall marketing strategy and delivery of campaigns. My recent achievements include the implementation of a Chinese website, managing the EU marketing campaign and delivery of various communications aimed at the International market.

My role was to plan, effect and complete delegated projects on behalf the Academy for Healthcare Science Executive team within agreed timescales and budgets. Individual project achievements include: Largely responsible for the management of recruitment process to advertise and employ the new Executive Team during which I played a pivotal role in supporting and co-ordinating the changeover of personnel. Implement and contribute to governance procedures to protect and develop the AHCS reputation within the Healthcare Sector. Responsible for creating an interim website including writing content, developing the brand and managing updates via the content management system. Lead on event organisation including regional and national seminars, conferences, Board, Council and Member meetings. Achieved 75% increase in Professional Group Members and subsequently built a network of Healthcare Professionals who contribute to the strategic direction of Healthcare Science. Supported the Executive Team in the management of the KPI and Risk Register log.

My contracted role as Marketing Executive at Burton and South Derbyshire College was divided three ways: Managing, writing and distribution of press releases for the College The launch and development of the BSDC Alumni Association Managing a professional networking group in partnership with Burton and District Chamber of CommerceKey tasks Writing and proofreading copy, organising photo shoots and distributing press releases to local, regional and national media resulting in the publishing of editorial with no cost.  Liaised with designers and printers to manage the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs. Organised the well-attended launch event of the BSDC Alumni Association increasing the sponsorship response by 100% and membership by 150% in 12 month period. Updated and maintained the College website including writing content, image editing and uploading via the bespoke content management system. Organised and co-ordinated monthly events for Professionals in the early stages of their career to network with peers.  Acted as the networking representative to engage with stakeholders including business leaders, media, customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations to increase sponsorship opportunities. Responsible for effective distribution of marketing materials to promote key events. Contributing to and developing, marketing plans and strategies including managing budgets, evaluating marketing campaigns and monitoring competitor activity.

To enhance my awareness of corporate finance I joined Close Asset Finance to support the Engineering and Transport department. In this fast paced role, I developed my business maths skills and ability to function accurately in a challenging and pressured role. Typical day to day duties included: Prioritising each application and ensuring all documents met the regulatory financial standards. Meticulously check the finance application to ensure all relevant documents, asset detail and financial figures relating to the application were included and accurate. Liaising with the relevant governing body by email, phone or fax to request or verify documents.  Providing HPI checks, insurance checks and VOSA checks to ensure all documentation provided was genuine and registered with the appropriate governing body. Monitoring application progress using bespoke databases and updating relevant Excel spreadsheets for colleagues to refer to. Meeting processing targets to ensure accurate and timely payment were made and within the month-end invoicing deadline.

MBS worked in partnership with Milton Keynes Council providing specialised business services. In my role, I worked with colleagues from Building Services, Engineering and Transport, Waste Management, Asset Data Management, Facilities, Commercial Property Management and Environment. My duties included: Lead on the ‘MBS Services for Schools’ marketing campaign and promotion of the newly created Building Services package offered to schools in the South East Region.  Introduced and implemented the ‘Systems Thinking’ ethos into the working processes across 8 different departments. Responsible for the roll out to over 200 colleagues. Worked with the relevant team to reduce the waste, duplicated or unnecessary duties to streamline processes and maximise efficiency/profits. Identifying and finalising new business opportunities by reviewing contractual documents, formalising the procurement process by producing a contractual mandate and agreeing relevant additional costs with the client.  Financial maintenance - Using SAP and Microsoft Project to monitor budgets and ensure all service provision was in line with budget constraints.  Attending monthly update meetings with the MBS Executive team to review KPI log and risk register take minutes and update on progress/ report any issues to relevant department.