About me

I am a hardworking and highly experienced PR and communications professional, with years’ experience achieving the highest results across a variety of genres and disciplines in the music industry. I have excellent communication skills across all levels. I am a unique thinker who endeavours to bring my full skill set to every task I am set to, whilst approaching each project from a fresh perspective to stay ahead of an increasingly fast moving industry. I am an organised worker and have an eye for detail, with experience delivering results in busy and demanding roles. Will also make tea, there’s no team without tea.

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Projects

• Artist Manager - CreeperFrom the band’s formation in April 2014, I managed Creeper, originally as a part time role, whilst the band were in their early stages, the position rapidly grew into a full time job. Originally, as the sole individual involved in the band, I was responsible for the release of the band’s debut self-titled EP as well as the band’s early PR. As the demand on the band grew, I was responsible for building a team around them including working alongside CAA and Roadrunner Records. My work with the band saw them claim the Kerrang ‘Best British Newcomer’ award and the Metal Hammer Golden Gods ‘Best New Band’ award. Main responsibilities: Managing and implementing campaign strategy Negotiating contracts on the band's behalf Maintaining financial records and live budgets Managing the bands diary (including live shows and promotional appearances) Securing endorsements and beneficial partnerships on the band's behalf Merchandise development and production Working with live agents to book live shows and promote existing tours.

Work history

PublicistUniversal Music UK
Nov 2015 - Dec 2016London, United KingdomFull Time
My most recent role was a maternity cover position within the Decca Records press office, where I was primarily responsible for the planning and implementing of online and print press publicity campaigns for artists across a variety of genres. This was a position which saw me working in tandem with the marketing teams, the A&R team, other promotional teams and artist management. In my time at Decca Records I have worked on many very successful campaigns, including a UK no.1 album for The Lumineers, one of the most successful jazz artists of the modern era in Gregory Porter and his most recent record ‘Take Me To The Alley’ and one of Decca’s most successful new international artists, Aurora and her debut album. Main responsibilities: Planning and implementing online and print press campaigns for Decca Records artists Project budgeting Coordinating press events and international promotional trips Internal and external communication on campaign progress Writing press releases and external label communications Developing promotional strategies to best suit artist’s strengths Building external relationships with journalists and label partners
Head of Public Relations
Aug 2013 - Jun 2015London, United KingdomFull Time
In this position, I headed up the promotional division of the record labels Full Time Hobby and Hassle Records. I was responsible for promotions for artists across both labels, as well as bringing in external business via other record labels and management companies. The highlights of my time involved include managing the PR for the release of Frank Iero’s debut solo record and managing the campaign that helped secure Lonely The Brave’s record deal with Columbia Records, and then working alongside them to release the band’s debut album. Main responsibilities: National and International Radio, TV Print and online promotional campaigns Social Media Community Management – including Hassle records twitter Procurement of external clients Additional PR responsibilities similar to those in my most recent role at Decca records. Artists included: Lonely The Brave, Frank Iero and We Are The Ocean amongst others.

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Skills

• Communications
• Marketing
• Project Manaement
• Travel Itineraries
• Schedule Management
• Product Development
• Visual Merchandising
• Retail Management
• POS
• Systems Design

Education

Music Technology BSc (hons
Sep 2007 - May 2010Cardiff, United Kingdom
Modules Included: Audio Engineering, Project Studio Management, Advanced Sound Synthesis, Music Production, Music Industry Practice, Composition for Media, Multimedia – including website design, DVD production and key media IT skills, Photoshop, Flash, Adobe premiere, etc
A Levels
Sep 2005 - May 2007Winchester, United Kingdom
A Levels Law Politics Citizenship