Independent Transport Consultant specialising in behaviour change, social marketing and travel plans.

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I work strategically across Tayside and Central Scotland, helping organisations adopt and implement travel plans.I am a highly experienced and forward thinking marketing and communications professional with eleven years' experience, of which nine are at a senior/strategic level. I have a proven track record of implementing marketing and communications projects.I have provided support to Higher and Further education bodies; Local Authorities; Health Boards; Not for Profit organisations and private sector across Tayside and Central.I am Chair and a Board member of ACT Travelwise.Strategic Marketing Responsibilities - I am responsible for compiling comprehensive and bespoke marketing strategies which meet the aims and objectives set by my employer and the organisations I work with. Communication and Collaboration - I have excellent interpersonal skills and have developed working relationships with a wide range of individuals such as: senior managers; Board Members; councillors; designers; web programmers and communication teams. Event Planning/Management - I have planned, managed and coordinated a number of high profile events in both public and professional markets. My marketing innovation resulted in a Travel Information and Marketing award at the Scottish Transport Conference in 2006.My transferable skills have included various advertising and promotional methods including: dvds; youtube videos; vox pops; printed materials; radio; press; Facebook; online; bus; and billboards. I am required to submit and present regular Board Reports to Tactran's Board, outlining my plans, campaigns, targets and analysis. In addition, I have written for nationally published newsletters, trade magazines as well as Tactran's Facebook and Twitter feeds. Working with a wide range of individuals across various organisations, has allowed me to establish abilities to work with and lead various teams, with varying business objectives.

Worked with the local authority, health board and universities to write and implement travel plans.

Direct Marketing duties including responsibility for direct mailouts for Beano/Dandy club, Annuals and Subscriptions. Wrote copy for newsletters and adverts.