Gillian Rodger

Experience

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  Monsoon Accessorize

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

  Sales assistant
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  Joules

  Oct 2010 - May 2012

  Senior Sales Assistant

  Customer communication, personal shopping, V.M. participation, strong team skills & training of new staff, regular stock taking.

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  The White Company

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  Sales Assistant

  Customer Service, Replenishment of Stock, Product Knowledge, Personal Shopping, Cash handling

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  RCAHMS

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  Short Term Post to prepare one activity that forms part of Historic Environment Scotland's (HES) contribution to the 2016 Festival of Architecture, a nationwide year-long celebration of how architecture and design shapes Scotland. This role involved producing the core 366 image-a-day calendar of material from RCAHMS collections, and beyond, that will be displayed on Canmore and Social Media initiatives in 2016.The creation of this image-based calendar for 2016 involves:-Creating an excel database of both key dates in 2016 and an image bank of related material from our collections,-Identifying any existing image/text initiatives that can be incorporated into the calendar, such as already existing online galleries,-Creating communication descriptions for various social media platforms to accompany the t chosen image per day,-Recommending images to be digitised from RCAHMS collections for use in the project,-Helping the project manager to create a forward project plan for the RCAHMS initiative and contribution to RIAS Year of Architecture 2016. Show less Heritage Lottery Funded Skills for the Future 12 month Fixed-term Curatorial Placement at RCAHMS.As a curatorial officer I undertook all aspects of Collections Management from accessioning/re-housing/cataloguing/filing to public enquiries and research/presentations.The placement also involved: -Expanding my knowledge of Scottish History, Art and Architecture; -A digitisation placement with NCAP; -A two week work placement at NGMA; - The production of online, press and printed copy; - Research and delivery of several public presentations- Regular public/search room communication and dealing with enquiries; -Various photographic and social media activities & blog posts; - Experience of survey and recording fieldwork; - Exhibition invigilation;- Project management of a day conference, small exhibition and on-going volunteer programme to encourage wider use of Archival material for new research and creative outputs on the life of Sir Robert Lorimer. Show less

  • Picture Researcher

    Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  • HLF Skills for the Future Curatorial Trainee Officer

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Slow Food Edinburgh

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Communications Coordinator

  In this voluntary role I am responsible for the creation and dissemination of all external communications for Slow Food Edinburgh including monthly newsletters, web content, photography and maintaining our social media presence. This requires extensive knowledge of CMS, design tools and social media trends whilst contributing to general committee activities. The organisation Slow Food Scotland has huge aims for Scotland and we hope to both grow our membership in Edinburgh and cultivate a greater awareness and enthusiasm for Good. Clean. Fair in Edinburgh.My role specifically includes:Managing the Slow Food Edinburgh website, inc. copywriting, design, analytics, web maintenanceManaging the Social Media Channels: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramProducing copy, designing and issuing our regular newsletters via mailchimp,Photographing events and live social media coverage,Participating as a guest panelist or stall holder at Edinburgh - based events relating to Slow Food,Currently managing Slow Food membership and supporter scheme administration,Events management and assistance for various Slow Food Edinburgh activities,Many more actions or material required as is deemed within my position. Show less

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  Balerno Village Trust

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Digital Communications Consultant

  A short term SCVO communications internship with Balerno Village Trust, a volunteer-led community development trust. The aim of my post was to develop the use of digital communication tools by the trust. Key responsibilities in this post included:- Creating a digital strategy for internal and external communications, using initial research and input from staff.- Refreshing the Balernovt website via Wordpress and improving social media content.- Increasing BVT digital following and providing a network to support future campaigns.- Improving relationships with local enterprises/charities/individuals via digital promotions.- Creating newsletter/mail templates (mailchimp) for future communications and campaigns.- Taking photographs and creating design material to build an image bank for BVT use.- Live-updates of digital communications at major BVT events, eg. famers markets/gala.- Educating staff and board members on the importance of social media in increasing their community involvement and supporting fundraising/campaigns.- Providing training sessions for volunteers and staff, including interested local business, on using social media platforms and CMS software including; Facebook, twitter, pinterest, mailchimp, gmail calendar, wordpress. Show less

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  Historic Environment Scotland

  Jul 2015 - now

  My role as Policy Executive includes responsible for strategic policy development and implementation at Historic Environment Scotland (HES). I am principally tasked with supporting our role under the Community Empowerment Act Scotland (2015). The following summarises my current duties - • Policy development and implementation across a wide range of historic environment policy areas• Supporting the development of strategic publications inc. Annual operating plans• Coordination of HES responses to Scottish Government and stakeholder consultations • Providing regular updates to Senior Management and HES Board• Producing strategic briefing papers for the Chief Executive, Board and stakeholders • Regular horizon scanning • Attendance at cross-sector stakeholder conferences on behalf of HES• Writing content on HES policy developments for both internal and external publicationsSpecific to Community Empowerment - • Joint production of policy materials concerning HES’s legislative duties under the Act• Regular presentations on key policy developments related to communities• Collating broad ranging data and content to produce tailored briefings for CPP's• Providing strategic support to staff developing new community engagement projects and events• Delivery of staff training on the Community Empowerment Act Show less My role as communications assistant at Historic Environment Scotland involves a wide range of responsibilities undertaken in a fast-paced mixed communications office. This requires considerable adaptability, time management and organisational skills to consistently produce high quality communications and administrative support. A large part of my work involves organising promotional filming and press visit to our properties in care from various media industries including television, local authorities, tourism organisations, community groups and students. In addition I am responsible for a number of administrative duties including; monitoring external mailboxes, managing the press and news registration databases, preparing meeting papers, writing minutes, designing powerpoints and printed materials and creating media reports for senior management and the HES board.Since March 2016 I have also been largely responsible for the management of the HES staff intranet (Wordpress) which includes proofing/uploading staff contributions, managing the online staff directory, supporting editors in the creation and maintenance of department pages and most recently redesigning the site to reflect new branding guidelines. In addition, I regularly contribute to social media channels, help produce copy for the monthly internal newspaper and have recently undertaken part responsibility for stakeholder engagement including the management of the database in line with the new HES corporate plan 2016 - 19. Show less

  • Policy Executive

    Nov 2016 - now

  • Communications Assistant

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
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  Leith Community Crops in Pots

  May 2017 - now

  Board Member & Urban Crofter
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  Scotland's Larder Live @ Royal Highland Show

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Compere/Presenter

  Acted as compere for the Tasting and Talks stage within Scotland's Larder Live at the Royal Highland Show. This included organising and hosting producers and special guests on stage.

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  Self-employed

  Oct 2017 - now

  Freelance Communications, Research & Community Development

  Utilising my diverse range of knowledge and expertise gained in public sector and voluntary roles, I provide tailored communications training and community development consultancy for individuals or small-scale third sector organisations, primarily working on food or community projects, that enable them to achieve their organisational goals and gain essential skills. Having managed communications channels and provided content for various third sector and food organisations communications over the years, witnessing a considerable lack of opportunities for individuals with little to no communications/social media experience or perceived time to use such services, a large aim of my work is to empower individuals and organisations to use communications channels in a way that best works for them, is a positive experience and provides them with the engagement they require to be successful. My services are negotiable, charged on a tiered payment system dependent on size/type of organisation and always based on individual requirements. Services can include but are not limited to:- Development and delivery of tailored communications training for organisations/individuals who require an introduction or up-skilling on either general copywriting or specific communications platforms- Creation of tailored support materials for individuals or organisations on using specified communications channels- A wide range of research services, including community survey and various forms of desk research- Create opportunities for 1-1 or group mentoring to foster new ideas and support organisational development- Organise networking opportunities and/or connect organisations to support increased sector collaboration. Show less

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  Slow Food Youth Network Scotland

  Oct 2017 - now

  Co-ordinator

  Leading the committee and activities of SFYN Scotland to enable it to fulfil its purpose. Overall responsibility for positive reputation growth of SFYN in Scotland Leading in the development and delivery of organisational strategy and setup as Social EnterpriseChair, plan and prepare the committee meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate.Liaison with strategic partners in Scotland and international SFYN leaders Ensure adequate support and limits of delegation are made for committee members and volunteers directly managed or reporting to the committee so that they feel valued and able to work effectivelyActing as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate Providing regular content to provide the marketing/comms manager for various channels Show less

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  The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce)

  Mar 2018 - now

  Fellow