Sandra Howard Email & Phone Number

I combine my freelance writing work with my other passion; writing the life stories of elderly people to be handed down to their families - www.thisismylifeuk.comI am also a psychotherapist, solution-based counsellor and hypnotherapist, helping clients overcome trauma, anxiety, fears and phobias as well as stressful life events such as bereavement, divorce, job loss and house moves.

Lindfield, England, United Kingdom

I raised the profile of the agency by showcasing the brand through the media. I anticipated and responded to what journalists and editors were looking for, writing engaging copy that spotlighted the agency's knowledge, credibility and trustworthiness. I performed a front of house PR role, building and maintaining connections with established and potential clients. All written communications as well as the general running of the office fell within my role.

Location: Wakehurst, Ardingly, West Sussex

I led on all PR activities at Wakehurst. I provided strategic input and technical expertise ensuring the mission and tone of voice of Kew Gardens was seen and heard, locally and nationally.A key part of my role was planning, implementing and evaluating audience focused media campaigns. These were designed to increase awareness of Kew's wild botanic garden, the work of scientists at the Millenium Seed Bank. I provided PR for the yearly programme of events and festivals. The objective was to attract new visitors, engage regular 'friends' with the goal of attracting donations and legacy gifts.I also wrote the stories of some of our wonderful volunteers to encourage more help across the gardens and in the seed bank. While at Wakehurst I was part of the team that Increased day visits by +13% and ticketed event visits by +47%. We boosted sales of Glow Wild tickets, Wakehurst's winter lantern trail, by +35%.As part of my role I acted as content-hub for Wakehurst. I wrote features, visitor guides, blogs and newsletters, facilitated all photography and filming and ensured Wakehurst's web presence was current, compelling and informative. I provided and scheduled engaging content for social media platforms.I am experienced with crisis communications, stakeholder management and writing award submissions.

Sussex

I provided targeted and cost effective PR and marketing campaigns. I worked across all sectors from SME's to multi-national concerns.

Sussex

Freelance journalist/PR specialist. I wrote regularly for the Sun newspaper specialising in women's features and facilitated Trinny and Susannah's weekly makeover column. I had numerous features appearing in the Guardian, Daily Mail, Express, Telegraph and Times. The coverage I gained for clients spread across both local and national broadcast media.

High Wycombe

News, feature writing, court reporting and comment.Weekly column - Challenge Sandra!

Brighton, United Kingdom

Responsible for planning campaigns for clients as well as reaching a large monthly revenue target.