Media liaison
Good working relations with Devon and Cornwall media, and contacts with regional and national media
PR strategy and planning
Created positive profiles for new and re-branded organisations – working through the media, producing newsletters, and organising events
Speech writing
Prepare'd speeches for Government ministers and chairs/senior management of major organisations
PR planning and execution
Managed, co-ordinated and implemented PR campaigns. Handled media/sponsor liaison for award ceremonies nationally and regionally
Copy writing
Written, or contributed to, annual reports, corporate brochures, marketing materials, advertorials, newsletters, etc
Briefing and managing agencies
Prepared and managed briefs for PR, advertising and design agencies and consultants
Running and facilitating conferences and workshops
Organised national and regional PR conferences, and delivered regional PR workshops
Budget control
Operated successfully within financial limits ranging from £500 to £1,000,000
Journalistic experience
Deputy editor, news editor, women’s page editor, feature writer, courts reporter, and general reporter
Previous employers/clients
Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall
PROSPER
Devon and Cornwall Training and Enterprise Council
Business Link Devon and Cornwall
British Tourist Authority
English Tourist Board
Regional daily and weekly newspapers