Zoe Robinson

Experience

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  ACTORUM

  Mar 2002 - Jul 2006

  Theatrical agent and new applicant coordinator

  Recruiting actors and marketing clients at London's first Actor's Cooperative agency

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  Freelance

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

  Projects include UK No.1 theatre tours, feature films, shorts and London fringe shows.

  • Actress

    Jun 2001 - Jun 2011

  • Personal Stylist

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2009
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  EggMag

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2013

  Fashion Editor

  Fashion editor and writer for UK's magazine for 'culture with a conscience'. Originally a print publication, EggMag went digital in 2011.

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  Www.zoerobinson.co.uk

  Feb 2009 - now

  Writer, Editor, Comms Consultant and Content Manager

  Freelance writer, editor, content manager, curator and consultant working across online and print media, PR, marketing, social media, branding and events. Specialism in sustainable living, conscious fashion and purpose beyond profit.Recent projects include:- Digital content and strategy for WAES, the world's first plastic-free footwear - 'Clean Clothes: Why We Need a Fashion Detox' article for Are We Europe Magazine- Industry engagement and consultancy for Greenhouse PR / Earth Logic workshop in Bristol Show less

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  Think Style

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2014

  Founder and ethical style consultant

  Award-winning style consultancy that assists clients in dressing more sustainably without compromising on style. As well as working with private clients, I act as a consultant to charities and business, advising on anything from uniform, to fashion shows to lifestyle events.

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  Mel Larsen and Associates

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2016

  Marketing Content Writer and Editor (freelance)

  Between 2011 and 2016 I worked with London-based Marketing Consultancy Mel Larsen and Associates in various comms roles including: - Writer of Shop in Streatham 'keep it local' campaign magazine and website 2011-2016 - Marketing and business engagement for 'The Next level' Streatham Business Awards 2013-2014 - Writer and Editor of Streatham Food Festival brochure 2012

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  The Good Wardrobe

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2023

  Founding Editor and Director

  The Good Wardrobe was an award-winning, style-sharing community hub mixing the best 'conscious' fashion with services that prolong the life of your clothes. It is the antithesis of fast-fashion.Editor, writer, PR, brand development, marketing, social media, community engagement, content management and consultant:• Development of this innovative website and blog – described by Lucy Siegle in The Observer Magazine as ‘a lovingly created hub’. • Generated strong media coverage including The Observer, Metro, Vogue.com, Bloomberg TV, Mail on Sunday, StyleBubble.co.uk, Woman & Home and Time Out• Guardian.com included The Good Wardrobe in ‘Sustainable Fashion Top 20 Tweeters’• Curated Nature of Fashion event at Arnolfini for Bristol’s Festival of Nature, 2018• Consulted for and curated Hubbub’s Refashion Day and Refashion East, 2014/15• Projects include Sew It Forward, an event-based initiative I launched to encourage people to share sewing skills and prolong the life of their clothes. Show less

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  Out & Out Original Furniture

  May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Online Content Manager

  Digital marketing including writing, editing, social media and online content creation for young furniture retailer that has a focus on sustainable sourcing.

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  Global Goals Centre

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2022

  Consultant on Advisory Panel

  Member of the advisory panel for Global Goal Centre's 'Thread' fashion pilot which will initially be a digital project, designed to 'change our clothing for good'.'The Global Goals Centre will create the world’s first immersive physical and virtual Centre that brings to life the Sustainable Development Goals. We will deliver exciting engaging experiences and tools to educate, inspire and motivate audiences to envisage and act for a greener, fairer future for all.'

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  St Werburghs Community Centre

  Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

  Comms and Digital Marketing Manager

  All kinds of comms for this bustling, much-loved and diverse community hub in the heart of Bristol. St Werburghs Community Centre is an inclusive space for events, workshops, classes, parties, meetings and lots more. Fundraising through Bankuet for the Foodshare which supports local families with food and other household essentials.

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  Context Group

  Aug 2022 - now

  Writer

  Drawing on my experience in sustainable communications and in particular my interest in circularity, I have enjoyed co-writing a number of corporate sustainability reports for Context's clients. Projects in 2023 / 2024 include working on circularity for H&M Group and Viessmann, and covering materials, packaging and sustainable customer choices for Westwing Group.