Will Rees Email & Phone Number

Bedwas, GB

• Producing a range of written content for Melin Homes' web and social platforms as well as print literature for a range of audiences and stakeholders.
• Managing social media platforms and reporting on social media analytics.
• Working with colleagues to tell the story of Melin's work in its communities and to provide residents and stakeholders with the information they require.
• Assist with the production of regular and detailed internal communications.
• Supporting colleagues with community outreach events and programmes and publicising events to residents.
• Drafting and distribution of press releases. Obtaining coverage in a range of publications.

Cardiff

• Building, writing for, editing, updating and maintaining the Welsh Netball website using the Wordpress platform.
• Managing, growing and producing content for Welsh Netball’s social media channels, including graphic and poster design. Driving growth in followers and engagement through creative, differentiated use of social media.
• Drafting and distribution of press releases, match reports and feature articles. This includes product, brand and team launches/events. Obtaining coverage in a range of publications and platforms and developing network.
• Commissioning and working in close partnership with external agencies on design, photography, products and reports. Includes budget management.
• Staff and player media briefing and training.
• Corporate communications, including crisis communications and thedrafting and publication of the annual report. Reporting directly to theBoard of Welsh Netball on matters arising.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Researching, cultivating and creating stories from across the “Wales and South West” region for both internal and external media. Working with a range of stakeholders both locally and remotely.
• Drafting and “selling-in” press releases to local, regional and national media outlets. This also includes pitching to obtain coverage in broadcast media.
• High quality copy writing for internal CAFOD website and blogs, in support of local fundraising initiatives and national campaigns: writing for a range of audiences. Use of CMS. Proof reading and editing of internal.
• Attendance at charity events and networking in order to cover events (in writing and photography) and further opportunities for CAFOD to communicate its stories. Travelling across the UK to cover events.
• Planning for communications campaigns in support of operational fundraising objectives.
• Training of staff and volunteers in writing skills and social media management. Tailoring training for a variety of learners in both traditional press writing and social media management.

Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan

Working as a teacher of Welsh and History at Barry Comprehensive School. Teaching KS3 and KS4 pupils as a part of the Teach First Leadership Development Programme. Left to pursue career in PR and comms.

Tenby, Pembrokeshire

Shop manager of a high street betting shop in Tenby, Pembrokeshire.Duties included:- Banking and cash management;- Promotional and marketing activities;- Conflict resolution and complaint management;- Opening and closing shop.

London, United Kingdom

A member of the University Royal Naval Unit. Worked as a part time officer trainee on the URNU programme. Training included practical military and maritime skills and broader team building and leadership development. Went on to take responsibility as a Divisional Officer and the Press/Media Officer for the unit.

Egham, Surrey

• Multi-channel operative on the communications team for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Rowing and Canoe Sprint Village.
• Duties included communication channel monitoring, security monitoring and liaison with other agencies, mostly the police, private security operatives and the Armed Forces.
• Left the role having completed the term of the contract.

Ma International Public Relations And Global Communications Management., Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Distinction.

Activities and Societies: Cardiff University Graduate Centre Warden.Modules: - Public Relations Theory; - Global Communications.

Ba (Hons.) War Studies, Military Strategic Studies, General, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: London Universities' Royal Naval Unit.Modules included: - Conduct of War (Military History); - Causes of War.