About me

A bright, articulate and energetic professional with a first-class honours degree and just over two years of experience working in the food and drink sector. Possessing a strong commercial, analytical and challenger mind-set. Excellent track record of managing senior stakeholders, multiple projects and working with established global brands. Looking for a new challenge that will apply industry knowledge, business acumen and interest in strategic marketing and communications.

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Work history

Senior Account ExecutiveTASTE Communications Ltd
Dec 2019London, United KingdomFull Time
TASTE is a leading food and drink PR & communications agency. My clients included, Linda McCartney Foods, The Original Black Garlic, & Diageo (Baileys). • Driving media coverage for clients across all channels. • Media and influencer relations. • Researching ideas for new business pitches. • Securing partnerships. • Event planning and management. • Media monitoring and account administration. Achievements: • Successfully arranged a photoshoot for The Original Black Garlic. • Secured three amazing on trade partnerships for National Pizza Day 2020. • Proactively managed influencer content creation for Linda McCartney Food’s January NPD launches. • Leveraged my network within the food and drink industry to generate new business conversations for TASTE.
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ConsultantNigel Wright Group
Sep 2017 - Nov 2019London, United KingdomFull Time
Nigel Wright Group is a top FMCG recruitment agency. My specialism was recruiting mid to senior- level marketing and communications professionals within the food and beverage sector. • Held fully accountable for managing multiple projects, building pipeline, hitting sales targets and KPIs. • Developed and won new client relationships through expanding networks. • Grew new business by attending networking events and trade shows. • Consulted with Marketing Directors and business leaders of top food and drink companies. • Delivered and managed multiple search projects. • Negotiated fees, contracts and offers. Achievements: • Won pitches for Red Bull and William Grant & Son’s preferred supplier lists. • Successfully placed the Marketing Director at Wahaca. • Won new business accounts with Rebel Kitchen and Bonne Maman. • Built enduring relationships with leaders of food and beverage companies. • Balanced part time study (CIM - Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing) with a demanding full-time job.

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication
• Presenting
• Client Management
• Sales
• Networking
• Research
• Brand Activation
• Pitching
• Brand Campaigns

Education

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First Class Honours BA SociologyUniversity of Exeter
Sep 2014 - Jul 2017Exeter, United Kingdom
Awarded: The Dean’s Commendation for exceptional performance in third stage of study.

Awards

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The Dean's Commendation for Outstanding Performance at Third Stage of StudyUniversity of Exeter
Award for high academic performance in my third year.