Malik Thahid MPRCA

Experience

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  Citizens Advice

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Press & PR Officer

  Promoted information, news, events and campaigns on wide-ranging issues, including immigration and citizenship, refugees and asylum seekers, social cohesion, work placement, welfare, racial harassment, education, housing, health, police, and legal rights.

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  Tiny Computers Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Media and PR Executive

  Developed a strong background in corporate communications as a management trainee at Tiny Computers – formerly Britain’s largest high-street PC manufacturer.

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  Chessington Community College

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Digital Marketing Lecturer

  Designed and delivered digital marketing lessons for business professionals through accredited short courses, evening and weekend classes.

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  The British Chambers of Commerce

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Head of Media Relations

  Spearheaded the communications department in devising and implementing communication strategies to engage, inform and influence key stakeholders, including staff, members, the media, opinion formers, politicians, partners and sponsors. Directly responsible for strategic, corporate and media communications. Editor-in-chief of BCC Business - the national magazine for the Chambers of Commerce network.Acted as a national spokesman across print and broadcast on major business-related issues from the economy to skills. Used extensive media strategies to influence and effect change in business regulations across Westminster and Whitehall. Organised events with political leaders, major global sponsors and Davos-like media interest. Show less

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  Daily Mail

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Business Journalist

  Wrote opinion, news and feature stories in addition to my role at the British Chambers of Commerce. Commissioned by the business editor to write opinion pieces and stories covering a range of topics focusing on SMEs and entrepreneurship. 50+ bylined articles published on corporate social responsibility, equal pay and family-friendly working laws.

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  The Conservative Party

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Press Spokesperson

  Responsible for managing the Party's relationship with newspapers in the run up to the general election. Led proactive, reactive and rebuttal media strategies for the Leader of the Opposition and the Shadow Cabinet. Based at Conservative Central Office and the House of Commons, delivered morning and afternoon lobby briefings to regional, national and international media. Part of the CCO media team, handled day-to-day 24-hour media output, including messaging and strategy. Accompanied the then leader - Michael Howard - on campaign trips and political events. Oversaw media briefings for the Shadow Cabinet's official responses to the Iraq War. Show less

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  Shojin Consulting

  Jun 2005 - Feb 2022

  Associate Director

  Provided communications support to British, European and Japanese clients, including Social Enterprise UK (PR and public affairs), Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organising Committee (media relations) and Refugees International Japan (social and multimedia).

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  BSI

  Feb 2022 - now

  Group PR Manager

  Ruthlessly strategic and focussed on elevating the visibility, relevance and impact of BSI brand, messaging, CEO and spokespeople, expertise, insights and thought leadership across multiple themes, sectors and markets in Tier-1 print, broadcast, digital and social media through creative, integrated and earned media-led communications.