Experience

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  United nations association of the united kingdom

  Mar 2002 - Aug 2004

  Pa to ceo

  PA support to CEO and Deputy Director as well as managing a full rota of receptions, conferences and other national meetings.

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  Pemberton greenish

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Legal secretary

  General Secretarial work

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  Uk youth

  Mar 2007 - Jun 2012

  Moving into the newly created UKYouth Communications team I began to manage our online social media presence as well as regularly updating and changing our website. I Managed our general communications and the e-mail marketing as well as development of new publicity and promotional materials and leasing on delivery of PR events. During my time in this role I lead on a number of projects as well as the looking after the CEO and managing the office in London, including Shine Week, PR events and am very involved with promoting our centenary through our merchandise, website and events.

  • Communications, Marketing & New Business Officer

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  • PA to CEO

    Mar 2007 - Jun 2011
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  Brixton splash limited

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2014

  Director & company secretary

  Managed PR for the event including press liaison and digital marketing as well as taking an active role on the board steering decision making. During my time at Brixton Splash I managed relationship with up to eight international reporting teams as well as local and national press, photographers and bloggers. In 2013 I managed 35 events volunteers on the day. http://www.brixtonsplash.org/

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  Uk youth

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2015

  Managing the entire communications function for UK Youth which includes designing and delivering our digital marketing and communications strategies. Maintaining our media database and developing our relationships with journalists and bloggers, including significantly increasing our print and TV coverage. Managing a rebuild of our main website. Writing our Annual Review. Shifting our social media strategy to an engaging content one which has seen our Twitter following grow from 1,500 to 25,500 in three years. Securing over £100,000 of pro-bono support including work from the PWC Emerging Leaders Team. Managing our 'ambassador' relationships. Managing a team of up to four people including our membership officer, policy officer and two apprentices. Being the custodian of our brand, values and brand guidelines, including refreshing the look of UK Youth's printed materials. Delivering internal and external newsletters and webinars. Show less During this post I managed UK Youth's website included writing regular news articles and building new sections using our Joomla CMS. I also managed our social media, implementing an acquisition based strategy setting UK Youth as thought leaders. I managed new business activity including relationship management and development. I also developed relationships with journalists and managed all our PR events. I also lead on our role in a major national youth conference attracting 500 delegates. I also line managed our Digital Apprentices. Show less

  • Communications Manager

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Senior Communications & New Business Officer

    Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
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  Migrant help

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Head of communications

  Heading up the new communications function, writing their first communications strategy and leading the team for this charity providing vital support to vulnerable migrants and victims of trafficking.

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  East thames group

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

  Interim communications manager

  Six month contract to ensure continuity across the communications function and line manage a small team of communications officers.

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  Pump aid

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2016

  Head of communications

  Ran a series of summer events during my short post at Pump Aid.

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  Twining enterprise

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2018

  Communications manager

  Overhauling and updating the entire communications function at Twining Enterprise to reflect the growth and quality of the organisation.

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  Evolve housing + support

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Communications manager
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  Gateway housing association

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  Communications manager
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  Www.folkestoneholidays.co.uk

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Self employed

  Holiday homes in Folkestone

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  Folkestone holidays

  Jun 2021 - now

  Founding director

  Managing a portfolio of Holiday Properties and providing consultancy services to those wishing to enter the lucrative 'Airbnb' world. Also artist, actress, and general girl about town!

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  Folkestone property management limited

  Jun 2022 - now

  Chief executive

  Folkestone Property Management Ltd manages property in Folkestone Kent for short term letting.