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Who I am

I am an experienced consultant and community & client manager with a passion for all things digital. I have over ten years experience in all aspects of client liaison and development, from the initial engagement through to extending projects.

I am an experienced and engaging trainer at all levels from interns to Managing Directors, as well as agencies looking to upskill and companies looking to embrace new marketing opportunities. I enjoy learning new technologies and playing with new networks. I love the internets.

I am confident in making sales from initial pitches to up-selling to existing clients. I have experience of managing a wide ride of clients, from local boutiques through to large multi-nationals.

My greatest strengths are my interpersonal skills and communication. These have been developed through a variety of roles both on and off-line. I possess strong facilitation skills, including managing and motivating staff to achieve company objectives. I have a proven ability to create and implement efficient new strategies and meet difficult deadlines.

What I can offer you, your clients & the world:

• Professional experience and digital industry knowledge

• Strategic consultancy

• Expert training in digital and social media

• Accurate statistical reporting and analysis

• Developing and maintaining corporate relationships

• Empathy with client goals and objectives

• Resolution and ownership of difficult situations

• Proficient user of a variety of bespoke database packages including creating new databases, segregating data, priority grouping and advanced reporting

• Great tea and coffee making skills.

Where I’ve worked:

August 09 to present Community Manager Wired Sussex (contract)

April 09 to August 09 Online PR Consultant Content & Motion (contract)

Feb & Sept 09, Mar 10 Brightwest (lead organiser) Twestival

June 08 to April 09 SEM Account Manager Leapfrogg Digital Marketing

April 08 to June 08 Business Development Manager The Telemarketing Company

April 03 to April 08 Account Manager The Telemarketing Company

June 03 to June 05 Youth Worker (volunteer) Positive Futures (EB4U)

What I’ve studied (so far):

Octopus Training Team Management Skills

Blue Pecan Advanced Excel skills

Blue Pecan Advanced Access skills

Silicon Beach Training Effective Time Management

Sept 1997 to July 2001 University of Leeds BA Sociology and Social Policy

Sept 1993 to June 1996 Queen Mary’s College 3 A-Levels 4 GCSEs all B grade

Sept 1988 to June 1993 The Vyne School 11 GCSEs inc Mathematics English French

What I like doing:

I have an active and varied social life going to events and generally trying to make the most of living in Brighton. I am a keen mountain biker, regularly heading up the Downs for an afternoon adventure. I also love digital photography and collecting graphic novels and comics.

big wins in the last 12 months

Working for Wired Sussex, promoting the digital sector in Sussex has been hectic, frantic and challenging. It has also been fun and full of WIN!

Like a digital Big Brother, here are some of my best bits:

  • increased overall membership by 48%
  • increased paying membership by 62%
  • introduced a social media strategy for Wired Sussex
  • organised meet ups across the county to engage with Wired Sussex members
  • instrumental in the redevelopment of www.wiredsussex.com
  • developed a commercial training portfolio as an additional revenue channel
  • developed relationships with key local stakeholders including Brighton Festival
  • developed Wired Sussex’ social media platforms, allowing direct engagement with members, potential members and stakeholders.

Profile

Client Partnership Director at Brandwatch
Online Media | Brighton, United Kingdom, GB

Experience

  • Jan 2013 - Present
    Client Partnership Director / Brandwatch
  • Apr 2012 - Present
    account director / brandwatch
  • May 2011 - Present
    Account Director / iCrossing UK
  • Oct 2010 - Present
    Senior Account Manager / iCrossing UK
  • Aug 2009 - Present
    Community Manager / Wired Sussex
  • Mar 2009 - Present
    Online PR Consultant / Content & Motion
  • Jun 2008 - Present
    Digital Account Manager / Leapfrogg Digital Marketing
  • 2008 - Present
    Business Development Manager / The Telemarketing Company
  • 2003 - Present
    Account Manager / The Telemarketing Company

Education

  • 1997 - 2000
    University of Leeds
    Sociology & Social Policy
  • 1993 - 1996
    Queen Mary's College

Additional Information

Interests:
photography, mountain biking, riding bikes of all sorts, digital goodness, gadgets, websites, widgets, analytics and stats packages, walking, bit of history, tennis, reading

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