Laura Forbes Whyte (Mcipr) Email & Phone Number

Stockton-On-Tees, Gb

Stockton-On-Tees, Gb

Greater Middlesbrough And Stockton Area

My role as Global PR and Digital Communications Manager is multi-faceted and covers a range of internal and external responsibilities.- Raising awareness of the firm’s market-leading position in risk mitigation and dispute resolution through planned client-driven and outcome-based integrated digital and communication campaigns - Aligning with senior leaders and regional marketing leads to create digital campaigns to demonstrate our people’s expertise, knowledge and insight and to elevate the HKA brand - Managing the firm’s website and collaborating with internal teams to create landing pages and optimise the user experience- Working with regional marketing managers to develop best practice ideas to increase engagement across all posts on LinkedIn and Twitter - Managing our search engine optimisation strategy, helping to grow service lines enquiries and improve brand recognition - Working with relevant internal stakeholders to continue to assess and improve processes to streamline external communications, approval, and distribution across all the firm’s channels - Responsible for crafting global press releases and crafting messaging for senior members of the business- Line management of the global graphic designer, supporting their career progression and ensuring they work in a healthy and productive environmentOutside of my core responsibilities, I also deliver the following:- SME on the user interface of our intranet, integral member of the intranet implementation project and key in creating a format that aligns to our corporate structure- SME on new template software, Templafy. Project managed the bidding and proposal phase of its introduction in the business, helping to deliver a new project experience tool and accompanying bidding templates to streamline work.- Key member of the European ED&I committee, starting as the Chair before moving to Sex, Sexual Orientation and Gender Co-lead for the region

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

- Creating and delivering internal communications on a global scale, including from C-suite- Planning and delivering video communication projects for internal and external purposes- Preparing, analysing and offering recommendations from communication campaigns- Researching, developing and delivering external digital communication campaigns for global service lines- Monitoring website performance, and liaising with SEO providers to ensure maximum impact of these activities- Training colleagues on internal communication software to upskill regional teams- Proofreading and occasionally writing press releases for publication on HKA.com and related trade mediaNotable achievements- Delivered the business' first live End of Year webinar, which boosted the firm's eNPS score on the topic of communications- Written scripts and edited videos that promoted awareness and acceptable of mental health in the workplace- Chaired Europe's first ever ED&I committee, worked with a large team to coordinate improvements for the region

Wilton, Redcar And Cleveland, United Kingdom

- Planning managing and executing a communication strategy for SABIC’s maintenance organisation of around 400 employees and principal contractors- Analysing existing communication channels and working with stakeholders to implement improvements- Writing and editing two monthly newsletters for the Maintenance and the Turnaround organisation, including photography- Developing and building a Maintenance intranet, including a sitemap, content and brand-compliant images- Researching, copywriting and proofing content for the company’s internal news site and site-wide digital signage system (Scala)- Assisting with the production of video, including research, scripting, storyboarding and editing- Working with suppliers to negotiate prices for goods and services- Acting as a consultant on internal business communications, discussing strategies and messaging with the Maintenance Senior Manager

Teesside

As a Global Communications Executive for one of the world's leading construction claims businesses, my responsibilities were wide-ranging.- Planning, managing and executing social media campaigns through LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter- Encouraging employee engagement with social media through guides and internal communications- Managing global communications for corporate functions, including HR, IT and leadership- Analysing social media and website performance through preparation of reports- Improving user experience for the corporate website, undertaking research to maximise results- Supporting Regional Marketing Managers in activities relating to social media and the corporate website- Proofreading and editing copy for publication both internally and externally

Teesside

As a Communications Officer, I offered my skills to internal stakeholders - from senior management to the frontline - working in a thriving manufacturing site owned by a renowned global company. My overall objective within SABIC was to assist in improving and maintaining the reputation of the company for both internal and external stakeholders.My role achieved the above goal through a diverse array of responsibilities, including:Copywriting, for digital and print formats;Proofreading and branding;Digital communications, including material for Scala digital signage and an internal news website;Photography, filmography and associated editing;Events organisation for internal and external guests;Training and mentoring new team members;Crisis management and emergency responseWhat I enjoyed most about this role was its fast pace and variety - each week held a new challenge to overcome, bringing great job satisfaction and moments where I could witness my efforts making a real difference.

Middlesbrough

Offering my services as a freelance proofreader to clients, incorporating a variety of requirements.I have worked on:Undergraduate dissertationsMasters dissertationsEssaysMemoirsArticles for print and onlinePolitical journalsMy service is dependable, friendly and fair. I deliver my promises through excellent communication and always striving for the perfect document, on time and to the client's exact specification.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough, England

Recruitment Consultant on the Industrial desk based at Middlesbrough. The Best Connection service clients throughout the Teesside area stretching from Northallerton to Hartlepool.The office specialised in the recruitment of Industrial based job roles; skilled and unskilled, temporary and permanent. The branch was the best performing in the area and during my time there, there was a real sense of pride derived from our pragmatic and enthusiastic approach to sales and servicing.

Nunthorpe, England

On site sales advisor for the new residential development Poole Gardens in Nunthorpe Village. Exclusively five bedroom, executive homes with only 16 on site in total starting from £475,000.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Studies, First

Activities and Societies: Teesside Literary Society - Co-Chair Enactus Teesside

Certificate Of Higher Education, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Siren FM News Team, LSJ News