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Cardiff, United Kingdom

Leading on the development and implementation of innovative and strategic marketing communications activity for defined programmes ensuring set objectives and KPIs are achieved.Leading on the development of strategic marketing and communications activity for specific programmes, representing Energy Saving Trust and the programme team.Working closely with the programme delivery teams and ensuring that the relationship is effective and productive and meets the requirements of the… Show more Leading on the development and implementation of innovative and strategic marketing communications activity for defined programmes ensuring set objectives and KPIs are achieved.Leading on the development of strategic marketing and communications activity for specific programmes, representing Energy Saving Trust and the programme team.Working closely with the programme delivery teams and ensuring that the relationship is effective and productive and meets the requirements of the programme.Working with the programme team and senior managers to ensure the planning, implementation and delivery of marketing and communications activity achieves programme objectives and KPIs and is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.Managing and delivering effective and appropriate marketing and communications activity for specific targeted external audiences. Leading a small team on Wales / EU-based projects. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Duties:* Social media delivery, supporting the implementation of the social media strategy and both developing and delivering campaigns that are engaging and effective. Including liaising and briefing internal departments and external agencies to ensure success of marketing plans.* Paid social media management of campaigns from end-to-end, including paid media amplification and targeting.* Social media analytics to own and improve Legal & General's regular social… Show more Job Duties:* Social media delivery, supporting the implementation of the social media strategy and both developing and delivering campaigns that are engaging and effective. Including liaising and briefing internal departments and external agencies to ensure success of marketing plans.* Paid social media management of campaigns from end-to-end, including paid media amplification and targeting.* Social media analytics to own and improve Legal & General's regular social media reporting and approach to analytics.* Social media processes, ensures development and ongoing improvement of Legal & General's social media standards and processes – in line with necessary legal agreements and regulations.* Community management - oversee daily community and moderation activity, while flagging issues to relevant colleagues. * Channel management, of all social media platforms/assets for Legal & General to ensure they are compliant and optimised to meet business and marketing objectives.* Tool management, identifying and managing continuous improvements to ensure Legal & General maximise investment in social media listening, publishing and analytics tools.* Research and insight, provides insight and research to support the evolution of the social media strategy, to maximise customer loyalty and customer experience.* Develop an external knowledge base, including a network of internal and external contacts, in order to understand context of knowledge and performance. Ensure that all relevant regulatory or other mandatory changes and identified, assessed and implemented. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

RedHanded is a magazine aimed at discerning men living in Wales. Published four times a year and distributed free, the content reflects the tastes and aspirations of men who want to enjoy the better things in life and all with a subtly Welsh take. I am responsible for editing RedHanded's what's on, live and music sections but I also contribute restaurant reviews and have interviewed Katherine Jenkins, Ellie Goulding and James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers) for the magazine.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I was employed by Chesamel Partners and worked on behalf of Google as part of their Digital Garage Project in Cardiff. The Google Digital Garage aims to help individuals and businesses to grow their presence online through 1-2-1 mentoring sessions and digital marketing presentations which I hosted in Cardiff and across Wales. The project was in partnership with local government, and with private and public sector industry groups and gave local businesses of all shapes and sizes access… Show more I was employed by Chesamel Partners and worked on behalf of Google as part of their Digital Garage Project in Cardiff. The Google Digital Garage aims to help individuals and businesses to grow their presence online through 1-2-1 mentoring sessions and digital marketing presentations which I hosted in Cardiff and across Wales. The project was in partnership with local government, and with private and public sector industry groups and gave local businesses of all shapes and sizes access to free digital skills training and mentorship ranging from individual consultations to training seminars and events. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I assisted the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru in producing their annual news magazine, Connect. I also produced the 2014 edition of Connect (please see the online version below).Connect is a print and online publication that details the activity of ICE Wales Cymru for the calendar year and is sent to over 3,500 members in Wales.

United Kingdom

Formed in 2006, PROINSO is a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry. As Marketing and Communications Manager at PROINSO, I was responsible for creating and implementing the organisation's marketing and communications plan. Line managed by PROINSO's CEO, I liaised with employees across 27 offices worldwide. PROINSO is one of the world's leading solar power distributors. It was my responsibility to maximize PROINSO's presence across worldwide markets. This involved managing… Show more Formed in 2006, PROINSO is a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry. As Marketing and Communications Manager at PROINSO, I was responsible for creating and implementing the organisation's marketing and communications plan. Line managed by PROINSO's CEO, I liaised with employees across 27 offices worldwide. PROINSO is one of the world's leading solar power distributors. It was my responsibility to maximize PROINSO's presence across worldwide markets. This involved managing PROINSO's message in print media and online (via our company website and ecommerce websites), creating SEO, PPC and social media campaigns and coordinating PROINSO's presence at worldwide solar exhibitions. Some of my key achievements at PROINSO included writing and promoting the project application that led to PROINSO winning a Solar + Power Award in 2016, improving PROINSO's media presence with over 200 media hits a year in solar and national press, increasing website statistics by over 100% for PROINSO's e-commerce stores, complete management of solar exhibitions worldwide (14 exhibitions in one calendar year) and increasing social media figures by over 200%. Show less

Formed in 2006, PROINSO is a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry. As Press Officer at PROINSO, I was responsible for creating and implementing the press campaigns to help raise awareness of PROINSO's worldwide activities.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Community Music Wales (CMW) is Wales' leading music charity. CMW's fundamental aim is to contribute to the empowerment of disadvantaged groups and individuals through enabling them to participate in creativity and learning, initially and primarily through participation in music making.I was Trustee for CMW for over four years. I assisted CMW in devising marketing and communications strategies for their services and increasing their profile in print and online media publications..

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I was responsible for all internal and external communications and marketing for ICE Wales Cymru. My duties included:*Developing and implementing ICE Wales Cymru's Internal and External Communications Plan to ensure ICE vision, core purpose and objectives are delivered effectively in Wales.*Producing a hard copy newsletter including editorial, editing and management of design, print and distribution to ensure members are informed on a regular basis of ICE activity and… Show more I was responsible for all internal and external communications and marketing for ICE Wales Cymru. My duties included:*Developing and implementing ICE Wales Cymru's Internal and External Communications Plan to ensure ICE vision, core purpose and objectives are delivered effectively in Wales.*Producing a hard copy newsletter including editorial, editing and management of design, print and distribution to ensure members are informed on a regular basis of ICE activity and outputs.*Managing the content and development of the regional electronic communications and web pages to deliver timely, accurate, valuable and up-to-date information to provide effective member communication.*Using the media to raise the profile of infrastructure issues, civil engineering, civil engineers, ICE and its activities in Wales.*Delivering strategies that maximise positive public affairs influencing activity.*Producing high-quality marketing and communications material to support our informing opinion, knowledge transfer and education and inspiration goals.*Providing PR support for other ICE activities in Wales. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Ranked as one of the world's best travel blogs, Inside the Travel Lab is the award-winning travel blog from professional writer Abigail King. It focuses on cultural travel, adventure travel and luxury travel across the world.I wrote content for the website and also traveled to Finland to write a piece on holidaying in the Arctic Circle.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Working as Marketing Officer at Welsh National Opera, I was responsible for developing new and existing audiences through research and analysis which in turn led to marketing campaigns such as advertising, direct mail and e-marketing. I also updated WNO's weekly box office sales figures, edited the company website and social media platforms and contributed to print material, publications and e-flyers.

Ty Maeth, Cardiff

An eight week placement at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Wales' head office at Ty Maeth. My duties included:* Writing material appearing in the RCN Bulletin and Activate and input data, as required, into RCN Wales web page. * Using knowledge of specialist areas and highly developed literacy skills to write press releases, write quotes from Director, RCN Wales, staff of RCN Wales and RCN Wales Board Members. * Distributing press releases to media in Wales. Advising… Show more An eight week placement at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Wales' head office at Ty Maeth. My duties included:* Writing material appearing in the RCN Bulletin and Activate and input data, as required, into RCN Wales web page. * Using knowledge of specialist areas and highly developed literacy skills to write press releases, write quotes from Director, RCN Wales, staff of RCN Wales and RCN Wales Board Members. * Distributing press releases to media in Wales. Advising media contacts of information relating to these press releases.* Organising interviews with the media and Director, RCN Wales, staff and members.* Answering media queries and providing quotes on a wide range of topics. Using diplomacy to deal with difficult and challenging situations relating to media queries. The ability to frequently make decisions without ready access to colleagues.* Writing and sending to RCN Headquarters, the Council Update.* Liaising with Scotland and Northern Ireland communications departments regarding communications news in their countries.* Supporting and assisting the RCN Wales Communications & Media Officer with preparations and planning for RCN Wales events. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I was responsible for the communication of arts information to the general public and arts professionals through Audiences Wales’ two websites – What’s On Wales / Golwg ar Gymru and Audiences Wales and via our quarterly e-newsletter, Connect.What’s On Wales / Golwg ar Gymru is the most comprehensive bilingual what’s on listings website in Wales. It contains listings in both English and Welsh for arts venues across the country. The website also features reviews, interviews, competitions… Show more I was responsible for the communication of arts information to the general public and arts professionals through Audiences Wales’ two websites – What’s On Wales / Golwg ar Gymru and Audiences Wales and via our quarterly e-newsletter, Connect.What’s On Wales / Golwg ar Gymru is the most comprehensive bilingual what’s on listings website in Wales. It contains listings in both English and Welsh for arts venues across the country. The website also features reviews, interviews, competitions and a fortnightly bilingual e-newsletter which I also edited.The Audiences Wales website contained information on strategic marketing services including training delivery, leaflet distribution, cultural research and consultancy and mailing services (mailing labels and e-flyers).According to Google Analytics, the What's On Wales website received 196,876 visits in the 2012-13 financial year (a 157% increase on 2011-12). Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Responsible for live, album and single reviews, show previews and interviews for Big Issue Cymru including Rhys Ifans, Bryn Terfel and The Blue Man Group.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

A panel guest contributing to a number of different news stories on Jason Mohammed's daytime show on BBC Radio Wales.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Two feature interviews in BIG magazine - a publication about people whose lives have changed for the better thanks to the Big Lottery Fund, the largest distributor of good causes money.

Diploma Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Distinction

Diploma: Digital Marketing, Mastering Metrics, Merit

Diploma Digital Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Merit

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Film And Media Studies, 2:2

Welsh Language, Entry, Intermediate, Higher And Proficiency Levels

I attended Welsh For Adults classes in Cardiff from 2009 - 2015 and passed the following courses: Mynediad (Entry Level) Canolradd.

Digital Marketing, Pass

Online training resource covering Digital Marketing topics including: Search Engine Optimisation Search Engine Marketing (Google Adwords).

Social Media, Pass

Activities and Societies: The Fundamentals of Using Hootsuite The Fundamentals of Using Hootsuite course will teach you the advantages.

Social Media And Value Analysis, Pass

Measuring and demonstrating the value that social media brings to an organization can be complicated. Doing it right requires social.

Social Media For Business Diploma, Distinction

The Social Media for Business Diploma covers how best to use all key social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.