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I am a results-driven business relationship manager and award-winning food content creator with over 25 years of experience across marketing, communications, and education sectors. I’ve built an engaged audience of 160k+ followers and was recognised as the Scottish Food Influencer 2024. My career blends strategic thinking with creative execution, evidenced by a Penguin Random House published book and high-profile collaborations with brands like M&S, Waitrose, and BBC. I excel at building authentic connections with clients, audiences, and stakeholders, consistently delivering measurable outcomes and exceeding expectations.
My work spans content creation, brand partnerships, education-focused roles, and strategic marketing, enabling me to deliver measurable impact for organizations while fostering engaging communities around food, education, and media.
Experience Level
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
School Enhancement Developer at University of the West of Scotland
November 1, 2023 - PresentInnovative education enhancement role focusing on creating an innovative and contemporary learning environment; collaborate with academic colleagues on thematic interventions that address recruiting, transition, engagement, progression, retention, programme delivery improvement, and positive graduate outcomes. Provide specialist guidance to staff and students, analyse data for performance reviews and curriculum planning, coordinate student feedback mechanisms, assist with initiatives to improve module performance, foster a sense of student belonging, and contribute to the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Education Guidance Adviser at University of the West of Scotland
November 30, 2023 - October 3, 2025Managed education guidance provision for university business and creative students including retention initiatives, learning plans, and data analysis; liaised with academics on student enhancement projects, presented data reports, and provided feedback on improving student experience. Provided retention statistics to the SLM team, supported learner engagement and development, conducted 50+ SSLG meetings across departments, prepared follow-up reports, and led workshops on academic skills and presentations; contributed to continuous improvement initiatives on alumni engagement and accreditation.
Marketing Conversation Manager at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025Developed integrated marketing strategies and plans to recruit students and build school identity; created domestic and international campaign briefs, media plans, and conversion events to hit enrolment targets. Partnered with admissions to improve conversion, recommended new target markets and programmes, produced collateral and news items to showcase the school.
Business Development Manager at Sixth Sense Training
January 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025Generated new sales for apprenticeship programs; built a sales pipeline, identified new prospects, and established customer relationships across Scotland. Nurtured stakeholder relationships, trained the modern apprentice sales support team, and developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to optimise the sales cycle.
Senior Relationship Manager at QA Training
July 31, 2020 - October 3, 2025Prospected new customers, developed pipelines; delivered learning and development solutions; created and delivered starter programmes; introduced new products/services; consistently met sales targets and achieved revenue growth; prepared quotes and proposals; coordinated cross-functional engagement to deliver customer solutions.
Corporate Account Manager at Azzurri Communications Ltd
February 29, 2008 - October 3, 2025Managed corporate accounts, built relationships, attended client meetings, delivered learning and development solutions; expanded offerings to existing customers; contributed to customer service management and account planning; supported recruitment advertising and proposals; maintained CRM processes.
School Enhancement Developer at University of the West of Scotland
November 1, 2023 - PresentDemonstrates innovation and creativity by contributing to an innovative and contemporary learning environment; provides specialist guidance to staff and students; analyses data for performance reviews and curriculum planning; coordinates student feedback mechanisms; assists with initiatives to improve module performance; fosters a sense of student belonging; contributes to the Teaching Excellence Framework; leverages strong communication, influence and organisational skills to enhance applicant, student and alumni experience.
Social Media Content Creator at Self-employed / Personal Brand
January 1, 2021 - PresentBuilt an organic food blogging brand to 157k engaged Instagram followers; secured high-profile brand partnerships; won the Scottish Food Blogger Award 2024; invited to work with the Good Food Show 2024 for Princess Cruises; authored Celebrate Diwali (Penguin Random House) in 2024; manages all aspects of the brand including strategy, photography, videography, editing, writing and promotion; collaborated with Marks & Spencer, Waitrose; ambassador for Love Food Hate Waste.
Education Guidance Adviser at University of the West of Scotland
November 30, 2023 - October 3, 2025Managed education guidance provision for university business and creative students including retention initiatives, learning plans, and data analysis; liaised with academics on student enhancement projects; presented data reports; supported learner engagement and development; generated 50+ SSLG meetings; created follow-up reports; supported alumni engagement and APEL accreditation.
Marketing Conversation Manager at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025Marketing Business Partner for the School of Health & Life Sciences, developing marketing strategy and plans; recruited international and domestic students; built school identity; created integrated marketing campaigns, briefs and media plans; improved conversion funnel; recommended new target markets; produced collateral and news items to showcase the school.
Business Development Manager at Sixth Sense Training
January 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025Generated new sales and upsold existing customers to hit monthly targets for apprenticeship programs; built sales pipeline, identified prospects, nurtured stakeholder relationships; developed and executed sales and marketing strategies to optimise the sales cycle; built and trained modern apprentice sales support team.
Senior Relationship Manager at QA Training
July 31, 2020 - October 3, 2025Prospected new customers, developing pipeline and creating new customer relationships; attended client meetings to provide solutions for learning and development needs; created and delivered starter programmes; introduced new products/services; consistently met sales targets and achieved revenue growth; prepared quotes and proposals; ensured customer satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration.
Senior Account Manager at Amcat
February 29, 2008 - October 3, 2025Managed core client relationships, delivering solutions for learning and development needs and supporting revenue growth; contributed to account planning and delivery.
Corporate Account Manager at Azzurri Communications Ltd
June 30, 2009 - October 3, 2025Prospected and managed corporate accounts, coordinated delivery of communications solutions, and maintained customer satisfaction and growth.
Education
GNVQ Business Studies Advanced at North Area College
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998BSc Hons Business Information Technology with Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University. The Business School
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003BSc Hons Business Information Technology with Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University, The Business School
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003GNVQ Business Studies Advanced at North Area College
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Qualifications
BSc Hons Business Information Technology with Spanish
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Other
Experience Level
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