Natalie Henry

Experience

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  Investec

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2007

  Holiday temp

  Tasks covered basic office administration, stints on answering calls and in 2006, the completion of a large due diligence project.

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  Hamilton Brooke

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Graphic Designer

  Graphic designer working on a variety of local clients covering everything from logos, signage and adverts to menus, presentations and corporate events. Also handled sensitive data inputting and dressing financial and non-financial documents.

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  TPA

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2016

  I worked remotely as Editor of Blue Islands' Blue Skies magazine and enjoyed the challenges of meeting deadlines and coordinating a team of individuals/contributors to ensure the publication runs efficiently and on time. Primary responsibilities include:• Develop annual content proposal, plan schedule for advertisers and produce rate card• Commission features, write briefs and raise purchase orders for all content• Manage all contributors; writers, advertisers and PR agencies • Copy writing, proof reading, editing and feature writing • Liaise seamlessly with freelance sales assistant and oversee further advertising sales myself• Sole responsibility for design, layout and assembly of entire magazine • Manage the approval process ensuring artwork goes to print on time and sign-off printer’s proofs Show less As a Graphic Designer, I worked on and helped to develop both local and national brands including VisitGuernsey, Longport and Vets4Pets. I’ve also had the opportunity to work on numerous charity accounts including the Itex-Rotary Walk, Set Sail Trust and Guernsey Cheshire Home.Primary responsibilities include:• Creating artwork and assembling presentations for new client pitches • Advertising and marketing creative, preparing and supplying artwork for print• Report and Accounts for various financial institutions For eight months before changing roles, I was acting Editor of Blue Skies magazine on top of my normal role as a Graphic Designer. Show less

  • Editor, Blue Skies magazine

    Sept 2013 - Jun 2016

  • Graphic Designer

    Sept 2008 - Sept 2013
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  Insight Vacations

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Marketing Executive

  A short-term contract role supporting the Global Marketing Executive in the Guernsey office with copy-writing for both print and web, as well as proof reading and location research.

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  Oi Group

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2019

  Editor, En Voyage magazine

  I worked remotely as Editor of Aurigny's En Voyage magazine. Along with the team at Oi we relaunched the magazine in its current format in 2016 and as editor, continued to increase the magazine's readership and popularity as well as advertising revenue.In 2019 En Voyage magazine received a Platinum award in the Print Media Publications category of the global Hermes Creative Awards.Responsibilities included:• Destination research, travel marketing and a good understanding of Aurigny's network• Develop annual content proposal and plan schedule for advertisers • Content management, commission features, brief writers and raise purchase orders• Manage all contributors; writers, advertisers, talking heads and PR agencies • Copy writing, proof reading, editing and feature writing • Design and layout of some sections of the publication • Advertising sales; new advertiser acquisition, sales and management of advertising contracts• Work with colleagues to oversee print process, meet deadlines and manage distribution• Provide content for social media posts related to En voyage magazine Show less

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  TPA

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Editor, En Voyage magazine

  I moved agencies along with the Aurigny account and continued with my En Voyage duties detailed below.

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  IslandFamilies

  Jul 2020 - now

  Owner & Director

  IslandFamilies (previously Islandmums) is a go-to place for families in the Bailiwick and runs the popular Community Club membership.

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  Hamilton Brooke

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Director of Publications & Promotions

  Overseeing the management, sales and promotion of the 2020 Tennerfest.