Inmarsat sets the standard in maritime communications. For over 35 years, Inmarsat has enabled maritime industries to stay connected with reliable high-speed voice and data satellite services.In my role as Head of Marketing Communications for Inmarsat Maritime, I am responsible for our marketing strategy and budget including campaign management, advertising, content marketing, PR, exhibitions, event sponsorship, case studies, testimonials, awards and internal comms.

As part of the ShipServ marketing and business development team my responsibilities included planning and running content marketing campaigns, product marketing, product management, running targeted digital marketing campaigns, lead generation and nurturing, social media activity and both offline and online PR. Specific responsibilities include: - Planning and creating maritime specific Content Marketing programmes for Shipowners, managers and Ship Suppliers. These include downloadable e-books such as Digital Marketing for Suppliers, Major Maritime Exhibitions in 2014 and Digital Advertising in the Shipping Industry- Writing and producing collateral for global sales teams including whitepapers, datasheets, case studies and email campaigns- Storyboarding, filming and editing product videos and customer testimonials- Organising and handling ShipServ's participation at events and exhibitions across the globe.- Running PR campaigns and writing articles for a number of maritime and offshore publications- Ad campaign planning and maritime media buying- Concepting, building and launching a unique digital advertising network for the shipping industry that brings together over 40 quality shipping publishers with relevant advertisers at a price that works for both parties.- Tendering, winning and managing ShipServ's contribution to the EU e-maritime project that will set the vision for Europe's maritime digital development from 2018

Digital Marketing and PR consultancy for the maritime industry including web design, blog development, search engine optimisation, management of pay per click campaigns, digital advertising, social media advice and online PR

As Head of Digital for Informa's Maritime & Professional Division I was responsible for the strategy and development of a wide range of publishing websites including two daily newspapers, magazines and recruitment portals.

As Content Manager and Reporter on leading maritime newspaper Lloyd's List, I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the website and its strategic development.

Member of Royal Naval Reserve based at HMS Vivid, Devonport . Spent time at sea on a variety of vessels including Frigates and Minesweepers.