With over a decade of experience in press relations, digital marketing, branding and creative content, I have a rich expertise in brand engagement, strategic campaigns and working within diverse projects in the arts, education and music industries. My skills cover copywriting, event management, content creation, social media management, sound design and music production, with my creative passions often overlapping into my professional ventures and projects. A creative thinker, problem solver and heartfelt communicator, I am compelled to deliver impactful work that not only informs but also captivates and inspires.
In my free time I am an active musician, playing bass and singing in my band, ACHES, with whom I also co-manage a recording studio. I also play bass and contribute vocals to punk band, Sneer. I like to go to gigs and festivals as often as possible.
Additionally, I like playing board games with friends, sea swimming, renovating my flat, going to the gym, painting and embroidery. I also love having adventures on Dartmoor or at the beach.
Work history
Press & Communications Officer
Plymouth, United KingdomFull Time
• Created internal and external communications, including press releases, staff and student newsletters, branding materials and web copy
• Distributed press releases to local, regional, national and international media
• Liaised with local media to coordinate coverage of events including the university’s title change announcement and visiting artists
• Coordinated and hosted visits from local and regional media and press, including BBC & ITV
• Grew organisation’s press engagement significantly, resulting in a threefold increase in press coverage on a consistent basis - expanded coverage across ITV and BBC websites and TV, including a release on the front page of the BBC News website
• Initiated and fostered relationships with journalists to promote the university and its creative community
• Developed comprehensive understanding of PR distribution and communications software, such as Vuelio
• Built brand reputation and engagement through compelling web, digital and print content
• Collaborated and coordinated with the Brand, Recruitment and Outreach teams to develop and create meaningful copy and communications for applicants
Communication & Digital CoordinatorUniversity of Plymouth
- Plymouth, United KingdomFull Time
• Executed social media strategy across multiple platforms, reaching 50k followers
• Created social media content for Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and YouTube
• Produced external written communications, including news articles and web copy
• Responsible for on-site event coverage, including videography, photography, social media updates and live streams
• Utilised a range of software including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro to create print and digital design for
event and product promotion. Additionally created, dynamic and static content for social media including long-form and short-form video, graphic design and audio sound bites
• Produced Students’ Union update newsletter, utilising online marketing platforms such as Mailchimp
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Copywriting
- Journalism
- Sub-editing
- Marketing
- Photography
- Publishing
- Editoral Design
- Video
- Editing
Education
(BA Hons) Graphic Design
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
Achieved a 2:1
National Diploma Digital Graphics and Interactive Media
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
Achieved a Distinction