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Soho

• Drove new business opportunities from inception to implementation
• Displayed personal accountability and ownership of account growth and development
• Created international PR strategies and thought leadership programmes tailored to client objectives
• Ensured all monthly metrics and deliverables were met by account teams and client delight surpassed
• Managed a team through self-empowerment and coaching, enabling them to reach their full potential

BBC Broadcast House

• Facilitated the production of radio and television programmes
• Assisted Producers in creating content by sourcing contributors for interviews
• Edited raw content to create news reports
• Attended media events and conferences representing the interests of the BBC
• Displayed strong organisational and project management skills to ensure smooth running of the operations both onsite and offsite

London, United Kingdom

• Handled all press and media enquiries during the festival
• Proactively pitched to journalists and bloggers to secure coverage in major publications, including the Evening Standard and Time Out
• Created and managed content for the festival’s website
• Partnered effectively with the digital marketing manager to increase traffic to the website using social media channels
• Acted as a spokesperson and undertook agreed media interviews and briefings

Sydney, Australia

• Worked on all major takeovers and share purchase plans such as Shell acquisition of Arrow Energy in 2010
• Engaged with shareholders to objectively explain complex transactions impacting their portfolio, collated responses for feedback to the company
• Exhibited strong conflict management skills in dealing with challenging respondents which resulted in promotion to Team Leader role

London, United Kingdom

• Reported on major international developments in the television industry
• Wrote front page stories and regular features in the magazine
• Edited two sections: International News and You the Jury (the TV review section)
• Engaged with senior stakeholders, top chief executives and politicians e.g. John Whittingdale, Chairman of the DCMS Select Committee

London, United Kingdom

• Sourced and booked up to 8 guests and contributors per week for a number of property-related programmes on this satellite TV channel.
• Guests included well-known chefs, travel writers and property investors / developers.
• Sourced prizes for competitions.
• Drafted scripts.
• Helped to manage the relationship with clients and sponsors.

Post Graduate Diploma, Journalism

Ba Honours 2.1, Media