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East Riding Of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Purple Chilli was founded in February 2009. Offering personalised, yet affordable marketing services – from freelance copy-writing and running of events through to change management programmes and strategic marketing planning.The company offers a cost-effective yet thorough service, we quickly get to grips with your needs and suggest a solution to your problems, leaving you safe in the knowledge that we will deliver real results for your business.Services on offer… Show more Purple Chilli was founded in February 2009. Offering personalised, yet affordable marketing services – from freelance copy-writing and running of events through to change management programmes and strategic marketing planning.The company offers a cost-effective yet thorough service, we quickly get to grips with your needs and suggest a solution to your problems, leaving you safe in the knowledge that we will deliver real results for your business.Services on offer include:Virtual Marketing ManagerInternal CommunicationsEvent ManagementCopywritingMarketing Strategy / ConsultancyOnline MarketingMentoringPublic RelationsClients range from local SMEs right through to Corporate and Public Sector, including KCOM Group, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hodgson Sealants and Tigers Trust. Check out the website to find out more:http://www.purple-chilli.com Show less

Kirk Ella, England, United Kingdom

Purveyors of fine websites and crafters of quality printing for discerning businesses like yours. Get in touch to find out how we can help your business.

RMP Design & Marketing Ltd is a full service design and marketing agency based in East Yorkshire. Established in 1992, it provides in-house creative, artwork, production and project management services to a broad range of B2B and B2C companies.Sharon is responsible for all Social Media, Internal Communications, PR and Copywriting client projects.

Hull, England, United Kingdom

Quickline didn't have a marketing team, so I was asked to assess the company's requirements, recruit a marketing team, and produce a marketing strategy to meet the demanding sales targets until a permanent CMO was in post.Key achievements:- Recruitment of highly effective team to deliver the marketing strategy- Development of a fit-for-purpose marketing strategy- Oversaw development of a new brand- Creation of the company's first internal comms program- Kick-started… Show more Quickline didn't have a marketing team, so I was asked to assess the company's requirements, recruit a marketing team, and produce a marketing strategy to meet the demanding sales targets until a permanent CMO was in post.Key achievements:- Recruitment of highly effective team to deliver the marketing strategy- Development of a fit-for-purpose marketing strategy- Oversaw development of a new brand- Creation of the company's first internal comms program- Kick-started the program to build a new, feature-rich website Show less

Hull, England, United Kingdom

In this role, I was predominantly responsible for I delivered 4 contracts during this time:- An initial 12-month contract (maternity leave) to deliver both marketing strategy and partner liaison (Microsoft, Acronis, Exclaimer, SkyKick, etc).- To deliver the co-op marketing support for the relationship with Microsoft (this involved developing a marketing plan for Giacom inline with Microsoft, responsibility for ensuring the budget was managed correctly and monthly review meetings… Show more In this role, I was predominantly responsible for I delivered 4 contracts during this time:- An initial 12-month contract (maternity leave) to deliver both marketing strategy and partner liaison (Microsoft, Acronis, Exclaimer, SkyKick, etc).- To deliver the co-op marketing support for the relationship with Microsoft (this involved developing a marketing plan for Giacom inline with Microsoft, responsibility for ensuring the budget was managed correctly and monthly review meetings internally and with Microsoft).- A short community engagement program around Giacom's sponsorship of Hull City AFC.- I was then asked to deliver a specific marketing program working with around 20 of Giacom's customers to deliver co-op marketing campaigns Show less

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

KCOM had developed a new platform for their wholesale customers and required a marketing and internal communications specialist to work on the program.The role required engagement with both external stakeholders (customers and partners) and staff to keep stakeholders and colleagues up-to-date with progress on the project. There was also a need to work as part of the wider communications team to co-ordinate activity so as to not impact on any other work streams running at the same time.

Hull, England, United Kingdom

The organisation was undergoing significant change in the delivery of its internal function. 'New World' was the program set up to deliver this. The role required engagement with internal stakeholders and KCOM's change program delivery partner, Deloittes.This role was responsible for managing and developing employee communications in order to increase staff understanding and engagement across multiple sites in the UK (Hull, Wakefield, London, Brighton, Exeter and Nottingham)… Show more The organisation was undergoing significant change in the delivery of its internal function. 'New World' was the program set up to deliver this. The role required engagement with internal stakeholders and KCOM's change program delivery partner, Deloittes.This role was responsible for managing and developing employee communications in order to increase staff understanding and engagement across multiple sites in the UK (Hull, Wakefield, London, Brighton, Exeter and Nottingham). Main responsibilities• Delivery of program messages into the business so that all employees were aligned to the business' strategy• Effective communication of the cultural change programme.• Development of employee surveys etc• Measurement and monitoring of all activity Show less

Hull, England, United Kingdom

The Contact Centres and Colour Pages divisions of KCOM required interim marketing and business development support.There was no marketing team in place, so the role required setting up marketing's deliverables; taking quick action to provide the sales team with marketing support / deliver leads generation; shaping the future marketing department needs; raising the profile of marketing within the business; and setting up and delivering its first internal comms programme.

Hull, United Kingdom

Day-to-day management and recruitment of new members to the Hull Bondholder Scheme (170+ company members, turnover of £200k p.a.).Role included business development, account management and marketing.

The purpose of this role is to develop effective marketing communications, in support of the business' commercial strategy, thus contributing to its financial success.To provide professional advice, direction and implementation of targeted market communications programmes.Principal accountabilities• Working closely with the sales and marketing teams to deliver effective market communication,s including: advertising campaigns, brochures, new media, conferences, seminars… Show more The purpose of this role is to develop effective marketing communications, in support of the business' commercial strategy, thus contributing to its financial success.To provide professional advice, direction and implementation of targeted market communications programmes.Principal accountabilities• Working closely with the sales and marketing teams to deliver effective market communication,s including: advertising campaigns, brochures, new media, conferences, seminars and development of the existing website.• Develop a co-ordinated contact strategy.• Prepare and manage a detailed annual marketing communications plan to support the commercial team's objectives.• Brand management – ensuring full compliance with Tata brand guidelines and consistency of style and tone of voice in both printed and online media. Show less

Scunthorpe

I was responsible for managing and developing employee communications in order to increase staff motivation and engagement across multiple sites in the UK, Netherlands and France. Main responsibilities• Lead, monitor, motivate and develop a team of internal communications channel managers and executives.• Delivery of corporate and divisional messages into the business so that all employees are aligned to business strategy• Effective communication of the cultural change… Show more I was responsible for managing and developing employee communications in order to increase staff motivation and engagement across multiple sites in the UK, Netherlands and France. Main responsibilities• Lead, monitor, motivate and develop a team of internal communications channel managers and executives.• Delivery of corporate and divisional messages into the business so that all employees are aligned to business strategy• Effective communication of the cultural change programme.• Development of employee surveys etc• Measurement and monitoring of all activity to ensure it adds value to the business, communicates key messages and helps to improve employee engagement• Responsible for the roll-out of vision and values & beliefs.• Budget management• Leading the development of the intranet, maximising the use of this channel and identifying new technologies to improve communication• Managing all internal newspapers and newsletters to ensure consistency of messages, brand and style, including a fortnightly tabloid paper.• Accountable for all major events e.g. management conferences, exhibitions etc. Show less

Responsible for launching new products into the SME market, with sales predominantly online. I was also responsible for a small telesales team.Key Achievements• Achieving sales of new product lines.• Leading and motivating a small telesales team.Prime Responsibilities• Implementation and management of an effective sales and marketing strategy to deliver both lead generation and increased sales.• Successfully launching and generating demand for a suite of new… Show more Responsible for launching new products into the SME market, with sales predominantly online. I was also responsible for a small telesales team.Key Achievements• Achieving sales of new product lines.• Leading and motivating a small telesales team.Prime Responsibilities• Implementation and management of an effective sales and marketing strategy to deliver both lead generation and increased sales.• Successfully launching and generating demand for a suite of new products and services.• Create and implement an effective customer contact strategy, identifying target groups and maximising the effectiveness of customer contact.• Monitor, review and report on the ROI of campaigns.• Leading, managing, measuring, motivating and developing the telesales team to maximise commercial performance.• Establish and manage the communications budget to support the required activity. Show less

My remit was to deliver effective marketing communications to both existing customers to retain and grow a satisfied, loyal base and highly targeted prospect campaigns.This role covered all of the KC business markets (from national SMBs through to corporates and wholesalers).Key Achievements• Commenced delivery of a digital strategy – further developing our web capabilities, and driving online sales. This was a major step forward for the KC brand, which had historically stayed away… Show more My remit was to deliver effective marketing communications to both existing customers to retain and grow a satisfied, loyal base and highly targeted prospect campaigns.This role covered all of the KC business markets (from national SMBs through to corporates and wholesalers).Key Achievements• Commenced delivery of a digital strategy – further developing our web capabilities, and driving online sales. This was a major step forward for the KC brand, which had historically stayed away from less traditional marketing methods.• Leading and motivating a highly reliable team, which constantly received positive feedback from our internal customers and suppliers.Prime Responsibilities• Implementation and management of an effective marketing communications strategy.• Create and implement an effective customer contact strategy, identifying target groups and maximising the effectiveness of customer contact.• To continue the transformation of KC into a converged communications, IT and internet services business within the SMB segment.• Leading, managing, measuring, motivating and developing the marketing team to maximise commercial performance.• Develop close and effective relationships with external agencies in order to support delivery of the communications strategy. Show less

My role covered planning and management of all customer acquisition, upsell and retention campaigns. It also focused on communication with all internal and external stakeholders.I was responsible for 6 teams: business marketing, consumer marketing, retail sales, PR, online services and internal communications.Prime Responsibilities• Delivery of effective communications strategy to support the achievement of sales targets. • Initiation and development of internal… Show more My role covered planning and management of all customer acquisition, upsell and retention campaigns. It also focused on communication with all internal and external stakeholders.I was responsible for 6 teams: business marketing, consumer marketing, retail sales, PR, online services and internal communications.Prime Responsibilities• Delivery of effective communications strategy to support the achievement of sales targets. • Initiation and development of internal communication programmes• Brand custodian.• Identify, generate and exploit opportunities for publicity in key media. • Lead, monitor, motivate and develop the teams. • Develop and maintain effective relationships with agencies to ensure maximum benefit to the business. Show less

My role covered planning, implementation and control of all communications programmes for residential customer acquisition, upsell and retention. I was also responsible for the retail sales presence.Prime Responsibilities• Plan and implement an effective communications strategy. • Brand custodian. • Define, manage and monitor results of all communications campaigns.• Lead, motivate and develop both the communications and the retail sales teams.

Working for the broadband TV division of KCOM from its inception, I was responsible for 3 teams: marketing, telesales and retail. In addition, I managed and developed third party relationships such as Sky, video-on-demand suppliers and channel providers and supported the advertising sales function in their sales proposition.Key Achievements• Managed and developed the main shirt sponsorship contract with local Super League Rugby Club (Hull FC).• Achieved brand recognition of 97%… Show more Working for the broadband TV division of KCOM from its inception, I was responsible for 3 teams: marketing, telesales and retail. In addition, I managed and developed third party relationships such as Sky, video-on-demand suppliers and channel providers and supported the advertising sales function in their sales proposition.Key Achievements• Managed and developed the main shirt sponsorship contract with local Super League Rugby Club (Hull FC).• Achieved brand recognition of 97% (on-street, unprompted survey).• Cited as one of the ‘42 under 42 senior executives to watch’ in the Yorkshire Business Insider, Dec 2002. Show less

A group of 4 leading B2B software companies, providing management control solutions to various vertical markets (retail, legal, warehousing, local government, corporate debt collection departments and financial institutions). I managed a centralised marketing function across the 4 business units (based in 3 locations) and ran a small telesales team.Key Achievements• Increased the leads generated for one division by more than 500%.• Introduction, building and on-going… Show more A group of 4 leading B2B software companies, providing management control solutions to various vertical markets (retail, legal, warehousing, local government, corporate debt collection departments and financial institutions). I managed a centralised marketing function across the 4 business units (based in 3 locations) and ran a small telesales team.Key Achievements• Increased the leads generated for one division by more than 500%.• Introduction, building and on-going maintenance of a website. • Implementation of a new corporate branding strategy. • Launched the company's first ever internal communications programme. Show less

Education record

Pg Diploma In Marketing, Marketing, Business Studies