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A non-profit adventure sailing, citizen science and storytelling project to inspire action for a healthy ocean among boating and coastal communities. www.freerangeocean.org.

London, England, United Kingdom

From ideas to action on strategic PR & communications, press & media relations, brand development, website design & development, social media management for mission-driven commercial and not-for-profit organisations. Working solo or with my dream team of freelancers, I can deliver on projects big or small. My stomping ground is with experiential and adventure travel, conservation expeditions, environmental and social justice organisations. Short-term consultancies to long-term implementation. Info@thischapter.co.uk Current Projects: - Head of Global Press and PR - DARWIN200.com & Tall Ship Oosterschelde (2023-2025)- Special Projects (Strategic Development) - eXXpedition www.exxpedition.com - Communications Lead - TMT www.tm-tracking.org- Communications Advisor - Kit and Caboodle Ltd - Creative events and design agency www.kitandcaboodle.co.uk- Trustee and Advisory Board - Women in Ocean Science https://www.womeninoceanscience.com/Recent Clients & Projects include:- Head of Onshore Operations Arctic Sense expedition - Barba.no- Communications Press/Media - Running Out of Time climate relay for The World Relay Ltd www.running-out-of-time.com- Communications Advisor - MontiSensory with Sophie https://www.montisensory.com/- Day8 - The Yacht Week - Experiential travel PR strategy planning- Lark Rise Pictures - Coming Up for Air documentary film investigation campaign- Big60Million Ltd & BELECTRIC Solar UK Ltd - Community and industrial scale solar installations UK- Emerging Business Lab (Monrovia Visitors Map / Accra Visitors Map)- Environmental Justice Foundation - Arik Airlines WINGS Magazine / Brussels Airlines B-Spirit (Cover features)- In Country Experts fixing agency (projects - United Nations HCR / OBT Shipping) in Liberia- The Honest Group in London and Ibiza- Stop Illegal Fishing, Pan-Africa- Liberia Marathon 2013 / 14 - Salvation Army Liberia - West Africa Regional Fisheries Project (World Bank) Liberia - Building Markets Liberia

Uk

Another World Adventures is an independent owner-managed travel company that connects adventure seekers with expert local and international operators for genuine worldwide adventure challenges, ‘trip of a lifetime’ sailing voyages, pioneering expeditions and awe-inspiring activity holidays. Our mission is to enrich people and the planet through adventure.www.anotherworldadventures.com

London, United Kingdom

Ocean-focused research missions where people discover their role in tackling plastic pollution.On a mission to tackle plastic pollution by activating the biggest resource on our planet: people. A multidisciplinary, multinational approach to tackling ocean plastic is at the heart of eXXpedition. Key team on marketing and communications for eXXpedition since the maiden voyage in 2014. Working alongside co-Founder Emily Penn I've headed up the communications, press and traditional media, digital media, brand strategy, fundraising, partnerships and programme development. Oversaw 1,100+ published media reports on the brand and mission.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for strategic planning, implementation and monitoring of successful organisational development, marketing, communications and PR strategies.Delivered major elements of the ‘Pick Your Cotton Carefully’ campaign resulting in effective dialogue with a network of over 40 major international retailers who amended damaging procurement policies. The Campaign was Highly Commended in the Ethical Corporation Awards ‘Campaigner of the Year’ category 2010.Retail: Created, launched and led a celebrity fronted charity t-shirt initiative selling products in over 60 international stores, raising essential funds and profile. Launched series of 6 very successful volunteer run central London pop-up shops called "Just" in the Carnaby Street area selling 'ethical fashion for justice'.Media: Secured coverage in hundreds of influential international publications including CNN, BBC, the Guardian, Vogue, the Big Issue & Al Jazeera etc. Communications Manager for Dept for International Development funded programme to increase understanding within the media of their role in promoting poverty reduction and development in West Africa Challenge Events - Created and developed a successful portfolio of fundraising event and personal challenges for supporters including long distance bike rides and swims.Development: Provided internal training, mentoring and guidance in effective communications, marketing and public relations. Received training in project Monitoring and Evaluation from the Dept of International Development in the UK.Endorsements: Engaged over 50 high profile celebrity supporters to endorse and promote EJF's campaigns. Talent included top fashion designers, film stars, super models, musicians and chefs such as Johnny Depp, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Lily Cole, Katharine Hamnett and Ravi Shankar

London, United Kingdom / Ibiza

UK Co-Founder and Director / Ibiza Regional Manager Co-founded the UK branch of international social networking brand ‘www.tilllate.com’ which grew rapidly as a web-based community and is now Europe’s biggest nightlife community providing entertainment news, event information and reportage. Set up business processes from HR to sales and established relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Recruited, trained, mentored and developed a strong and loyal team of over 130 international multi-language volunteer photo journalists to use high quality digital photography to create music event reportage  Business Development Project Manager for expansion into Spanish island of Ibiza, leading a multi-national team of 60 volunteers through a five month project. Built a well-respected brand within the night life industry integrating online advertising and match-making B2B partnerships with influential companies – e.g. 02, Vodafone, Jet2 Airlines and media partners including The Sun  Maintained and updated the online membership database and customer relationship management systems  Managed the content, development and editorial of company website; created and documented procedures

Bachelor Of Science Honors, International Management With American Business Studies

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), International Management