Publishing manager at RE Today services. Supporting teachers of religious education across the UK with support materials involving all faiths.- multiple curriculum books- quarterly magazine (100 pages)- consultancy and CPD- membership to NATRE (National Association of Teachers of Religious EducationI currently project manage all of publishing and special projects for the business, from initial brief and budget control to scheduling, quality control and delivery.

Supporting education professionals, teachers, SENCOs, and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disability.Publisher of SEND magazine, an interactive bi-monthly publication and vital part of the toolkit for teaching professionals in the UK.Responsible for;- project management- sales- editorial lead- subscriptions sales and growth- events process/project management- budget control- procurement- building relationships

Lead on the rebranding of Axcis Education recruitment. Events management and marketing.

NASEN (National Association of Special Education Needs) have been the leading voice in SEN training and development for over 20 years.The main aspects of the business are;- SEN Training- Special Magazine- NASEN LIVE at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton in May.I currently manage all advertising and exhibition sales for NASEN, winning new business and maintaining current relationships.Thriving in a challenging environment I have increased advertising sales where there is a steady decline across the publishing industry, and increased revenue on exhibition sales by 45% in just 12 months. As an Account Manager, understanding the needs of each client is vital, along with gaining their trust and instilling confidence that a healthy ROI is achievable both in advertising and exhibitions.NASEN LIVE EXHIBITION - Having sold the stand space to businesses, I organise the stand positions for each exhibitor, advising on the space needed and where best situated. Liaising with the venue, organisers, and stand builders to ensure exhibitor satisfaction.

• Managed and developed the operations of a midlands PR agency. • Managed and trained editorial and sales staff, as well as developing and introduced new training methods to expand their operational organisation, journalistic knowledge and general media/writing skills. • Formulate new systems and processes where none previously existed to improve the company workflow. • Proof reading all copy for press. • Identified and formulated plan/new services for successful economic growth and increased revenue of 30%. • Manage client accounts to maintain a healthy relationship with a variety of media platforms. • Responsible for recruitment of staff, interviews as well as disciplinary procedures. • Report to external board with monthly presentations of successes, operational results and workflow in the form of Gantt Charts. • Manage and control both internal and external communications, social media and website.

• Managed all aspects of the business from editorial to sales. • Developed and produced editorial content with commercial focus as well as tourism and lifestyle. • Launched and developed a variety of lifestyle publications in South Wales. • Gained a vast knowledge of a variety of markets and businesses (SME's to large). • Developed business and marketing strategies for companies leading to increased revenue, forming strong relationships to retain business throughout whilst, simultaneously creating new relationships and revenue streams. • Responsible training all editorial staff. • Responsible for budget control as well as keeping an established USP for continued growth and a unique position in the market place. • Commissioned writers, photographers and designers for a variety of projects that include books, magazines, leaflets, brochures, health & safety guides and websites. • Strong negotiation skills with service providers to gain and maintain the best prices, reducing overheads and increasing profit. • Hands on approach when necessary with a vast experience of graphic design, journalism, and photography. • Successfully formed business relationships with government bodies and local authorities. • Key responsibilities include all marketing activities, training, revenue generation, budget control, payroll, profit and loss, motivation of staff, recruitment and disciplinary procedures. • Able to make difficult decisions and take necessary actions with staffing issues to maintain a cost effective business. • Worked on marketing and PR strategies with a variety of SME's to large scale businesses. • Source and interview a variety of well-known people in the media. • Wrote press releases and editorial features on a wide range of subjects and business sectors.

• Managed a team of designers and writers and responsible for the production of national and international monthly lifestyle magazines. • Produce reports, business reviews and PDR (Personal Development Reviews) for staff. • Responsibility for re-branding and re-design of publications. • Produced annual schedules for all publications. • Responsible for recruitment and staff disciplinary procedures. • Designed up to 400 editorial pages, advertising and marketing materials monthly.