About me

Recently graduated with First-class Honours with the OU. Nearly 30 years’ experience as a skilled administrator, managing projects, people and budgets. Currently self-employed as a virtual assistant, with a highly creative streak. My niche is marketing and copywriting. I set up a music review site in 2013 and then began writing for PowerPlay Rock and Metal Mag, as well as several online music and lifestyle publications. Open to any and all opportunities that come my way, including graduate internships and roles.

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• Any branding/design people out there who are willing to exchange their services for admin/business support? Get in touch!

Projects

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  Canterbury ANPR ParkingI was part of the Digital Transformation team at Canterbury City Council; we managed this project which won two awards at the BPA in 2019. I also wrote one of the winning award entries. The link to the press release - https://news.canterbury.gov.uk/news/double-success-at-british-parking-awards/

Work history

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Virtual AssistantPink Spaghetti Virtual Assistant Services
Feb 2020Margate, United KingdomFreelance
A self-employed business owner, running the East Kent territory of Pink Spaghetti PA Services. I provide admin, marketing and business support to a range of small businesses across East Kent and beyond. I am 95% home-based and virtual. Most of my current work involves: * Competitor research * Social Media management * Web copywriting * Diary and email management Looking to work with overwhelmed and stressed small/micro business owners who need a 25th hour in the day to get their admin done and reduce their to-do lists. Using my services allows people the time and headspace to focus on running and growing their business.

Skills

• Problem Solving
• Blog Writing
• Content Writing
• Digital Marketing
• Social Content
• Social Media Marketing
• Competitor Research
• Web Copywriting
• Newsletter Marketing

Education

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Branding and Brand StrategyCity University of London
May 2023 - May 2023Margate, United Kingdom
A comprehensive introduction to branding, including strategy, management and reputation.
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Diploma in Social Media MarketingThe Shaw Academy
Oct 2016 - Oct 2016Margate, United Kingdom
A great introduction to, and overview of social media marketing; what it is, the different platforms available, tone of voice, etc. a great foundation that gave me the tools to run my own social media accounts and those of clients.

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Awards

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Business TransformationPink Spaghetti Virtual Assistant Services
At the 2022 Pink Spaghetti PA Services annual conference, I won the Business Transformation Award. This was in recognition of taking my business to the next level by employing staff, using innovative ways to find new clients and achieving consistent turnover.
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Community ChampionPink Spaghetti Virtual Assistant Services
At the 2022 Pink Spaghetti PA Services annual conference, I won the Community Champion Award for my local charity and community work.