Cathy Murray

Experience

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  Ottakar's plc

  May 2003 - Nov 2004

  Events Manager

  Events & Publicity Manager responsible for organising and running events for high profile celebrities and influencers including, Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and David Attenborough.

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  Tigerbond

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2006

  Senior Account Executive

  Client experience including Kerry Foods (Wall’s Sausages, Porkinson, Mr Brain’s Faggots), Chupa Chups, Provision Trade Federation (Speciality Cheese), Nick Nairn Cook School and Specsavers Opticians

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  Food and other Matters

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2007

  Junior Account Manager

  Junior Account Manager focused on media relations, copywriting and new business development. Client experience including Maille Mustard, Tabasco, Riso Gallo Risotto Rice, Penfolds wines, Rosemount wines and Bord Bia.

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  Green Row Communications

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2011

  Account Director

  Development and implementation of consumer and trade campaigns for Diageo, Red Tractor, Wolf Blass wines, Percol Fairtrade coffee, VB Lager and Funkin Cocktails.

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  CUBE Communications

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2018

  Head of PR responsible for strategic campaigns for Tesco, E&J Gallo Winery, Wines of Portugal, Codorniu, Amarula Cream Liqueur, Casillero del Diablo wines, Giesen Estate and Mount Gay Rum.

  • PR Director

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2018

  • PR Director

    Aug 2011 - Feb 2017
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  Fleet Street.

  Oct 2018 - now

  Senior communications consultant and part of the Leadership team at this award-winning agency, specialising in food, drink and hospitality.Client experience including Treasury Wine Estates, Institute of Masters of Wine, Wing Yip, Bord Bia, Reed Exhibitions (Imbibe Live/Sommelier Wine Awards), Ballymaloe Relish, and industry charities, Only A Pavement Away and Licensed Trade Charity. People & Culture team lead, Mental Health First Aider. Strategic new business development.

  • Associate Director

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Associate Director

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019