Engaging, Dynamic, Conciseness Driven Clear Communicator
- Facilitator/Co-Founder
Creative Hillfoots Storytelling, June 2019 – January 2021
- Press & Social Media Officer
July 2017 – April 2019
Responsible for writing, drafting and issuing media releases on behalf of the Constituency Labour Party, as well as liaison with local newspapers in relation to press releases. I was also responsible for an over-hall and redesign of the websites related to the Constituency Labour Party (which includes developing content and populating the three websites) as well as managing all official social media channels. This role included developing a Strategic Public Relations and Communications Plan based on organisation objectives, and developing a long-term communications vision and strategy.
- Press Officer
Joanne Ross Campaign for 2017 General Election
I was responsible for drafting Press Releases (two of which can be read as published by the Alloa Advertiser, 1 & 2), I created over 70 info-graphics based on campaign pledges and manifesto promises. I was also involved in liaising with voters through Social Media channels. Filmed, produced and edited videos including a long-form video for the campaign titled ‘Who They Came For’, as well as various short-clips for social media distribution.
- Co-Managing Director
Co-Senior Managing Director/Radio Presenter & Producer/IT Operations (& Website) Manager
KA Radio Ltd, 2012
Responsible for: Liaison between key stakeholders, staff, clients, venue managers, suppliers, and press & media organisations; managing the small IT department and staff; managing three live events at local venues, working to put together the events, and make them successful; and for website development, improvements, (as well as migration to WordPress.org platform), as well as the improvement of the station’s social media usage. Website development also included initial design and working prototypes for an on-demand system of radio shows.
- Youth Mentor & Production Assistant
CB9 Media Hub
Trained young people in the use of audio-visual equipment, as well as leading media project development in print, sound and video, using Adobe and alternative design software. I was responsible for managing, and leading the young people in running a live audio-visual event open to the public and young people. Part of this role focuses on the promotion and encouragement of positive messaging to young people. I was also responsible for leading a whole team (including mentors and young people) in the production of 50th Anniversary Advertisement/Promotional video for the Haverhill & District Citizens Advice Bureau. I was also responsible for directing the advertisement, which was accompanied by printed campaign material, a website and taken to the local high schools.
- Lead Actor/Producer
Manic Media Productions/CB9 Media Hub
June 2010
Also as Executive Producer
- Director
CB9 Media Hub/Manic Media Productions/Haverhill & District Citizen’s Advice Bureau
June 2009
Also responsible for being a Co-Composer, Casting & initial conceptualisation