CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé

· Eight years’ experience as a freelance strategic communications consultant, mainly in the public sector, with particular expertise in strategic planning and delivery of national stakeholder engagement work across diverse sectors. Previous clients include the Home Office, the Department of Health and the Central Office of Information (COI). Particular knowledge of criminal justice environment.

· Extensive experience of media relations management in a public sector hard news environment; managing PR campaigns and public affairs; managing online activity, publications and events; planning and directing internal communications

· 20+ years’ senior level experience as a board-level adviser, able to work with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders at all levels

· Experienced writer for publications and web; also facilitator, chair, speaker and media interviewee (with recent interview experience on national television and radio)

· Experience of managing and leading large specialist teams, working collaboratively on projects and also of working alone to deliver on client requirements

· An active involvement in the delivery of public services and in working with local and national government on issues that affect the lives, behaviour and views of delivery partners and communities across Britain

· Masters degree in Organisational Management, including strategic planning, change management, organisational culture and leadership

· Full member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations; actively involved in self-development scheme which has led to “accredited practitioner” status; chartered status pending; Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Managerment; qualified journalist; various other certificates in online marketing and TEFL.

· A track record of success in operating a profitable small business for the past ten years and delivering high levels of client satisfaction