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Leeds, Gb

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

I lead the web and social team in the central communications and engagement department at the University of Leeds

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

My role focuses on creating effective multi-platform digital & social media campaigns to promote the work of Welcome to Yorkshire and the Tour de Yorkshire, as well as the wider region of Yorkshire, and on the continual development of the award winning Yorkshire.com.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Welcome to Yorkshire is the official destination management organisation for Yorkshire, working with its members to grow the county's visitor economy. Welcome to Yorkshire’s marketing activity continues to evolve and grow. Working with the tourism industry, local authorities and the wider business community in Yorkshire we continue to deliver impressive results with award winning campaigns.My role focuses on creating effective multi-platform digital & social media campaigns to promote the work of Welcome to Yorkshire, as well as the wider region of Yorkshire, and on the continual development of the award winning Yorkshire.com.The role also includes creating and implementing all content for the Tour de Yorkshire's website and social media channels.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Welcome to Yorkshire is the official destination management organisation for Yorkshire, working with its members to grow the county's visitor economy. Welcome to Yorkshire’s marketing activity continues to evolve and grow. Working with the tourism industry, local authorities and the wider business community in Yorkshire we continue to deliver impressive results with award winning campaigns.My role focuses on creating effective multi-platform digital & social media campaigns to promote the work of Welcome to Yorkshire, as well as the wider region of Yorkshire, and on the continual development of the award winning yorkshire.com. The role also includes creating and implementing all content for the Tour de Yorkshire's website and social media channels.

Welcome to Yorkshire is the official destination management organisation for Yorkshire, working with its members to grow the county's visitor economy. Welcome to Yorkshire’s marketing activity continues to evolve and grow. Working with the tourism industry, local authorities and the wider business community in Yorkshire we continue to deliver impressive results with award winning campaigns.My role focuses on creating effective multi-platform digital & social media campaigns to promote the work of Welcome to Yorkshire, as well as the wider region of Yorkshire, and on the continual development of the award winning yorkshire.com.

From events and training through to intel, mentoring and business support, lobbying and representation- the Chamber offers a wide package that can help any size business in any sector. As with all things, you get what you put in, and the Chamber worked tirelessly to provide an all-round offer that can benefit any business.My role at The Chamber identified and developed the products and services being offered by the Chamber to create a package that would benefit member businesses. This has included reviewing and renewing existing relationships with external providers as well as seeking new and exciting services out there. This also included developing valuable business support and mentoring programmes.My role also covered building, creating and publishing e-newsletters, establishing the organisation's online profile by monitoring and updating the Chamber's multiple social media platforms & website and organising key specialised events.

YorSolicitor brings a fresh approach to legal services to protect businesses and help them increase profitability.Our philosophy is based on getting to know our clients' business in detail so that, armed with knowledge and understanding, we are best placed to provide exactly the right advice at the right time.YorSolicitor provides a range of services including highly specialised Intellectual Property Law, IT Law, Commercial Law and Commercial Disputes Mediation. The practice is experienced across a wide range of business sectors from high technology to heavy industry and can provide particular expertise in the bioscience sector.The practice has been set up to appeal to both large and small businesses and offers a highly competitive fees policy while providing high quality services.My specific role is to do with practice development - I do this through real and social networking, general PR and various different marketing campaigns.

With their magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly uniformed staff, a visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is like taking a step back in time.From the smoke and steam pouring from the engines to the cosy wood-panelled carriages and friendly conductor service, the railway is both lovingly preserved and charmingly authenticIt’s also the perfect starting point for a day out, whether you’re travelling between the rugged Yorkshire villages, hiking on the wind swept moors or spending a day by the seaside in Whitby.Whilst at the NYMR I worked on various different marketing projects to help expand the already distinguishable brand.This included:a) strengthening local business relationships through mutually beneficial deals b) Liaising with the media and local government (e.g. Visit Yorkshire) to improve NYMR image through PR c) Liaising with prospective customers via e-mail, phone and in persond) Aiding with the organisation of major events (e.g. organising personnel and literature) e) Extending brand awareness through literature dispersal, press releases and photo-callsf) Enhancing the image of the railwayg) Improving internal relationships through compiling and editing a company newsletter.

Ma (Hons), History

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Football, UNYSA

Professional Certificate In Marketing