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Chartered Marketing, Branding and Communications Consultant with 10+ years’ experience delivering brand strategy, digital growth and high-impact communications across public, third sector and commercial environments.
Proven track record in rebranding, fundraising support, content leadership and digital engagement.
I combine strategic leadership with hands-on, results-driven delivery across multi-channel campaigns and complex stakeholder environments.
Skills
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Communications Lead at Healthworks
January 1, 2019 - PresentLed communications and branding for Healthworks, including a full brand refresh, new visual identity and website; shaped PR and media strategy; drove growth in digital engagement and brand visibility.
Communications Lead at Health Works
January 1, 2019 - PresentRolling contract lead in marketing and communications for a GSK Impact Award-winning charity; responsible for brand strategy, marketing, PR, digital and content leadership.
Community Fundraising Lead at Search Newcastle
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Led community fundraising campaigns, stakeholder engagement and communications; contributed to policy influence and local service improvements.
Founder at Blue Dog
January 1, 2015 - PresentFounded and scaled Blue Dog into a multi-stream branding and marketing consultancy, delivering brand identity, digital growth, and multi-channel campaigns for public sector, health and community organisations. Built a cross-functional team, established processes, and grew revenue across branding, digital marketing, content and training.
Freelance Programme Manager at Healthwatch Gateshead (Gateshead Healthwatch)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Designed and implemented evaluations of NHS and social care services, supporting service improvement and stakeholder engagement.
Freelance Programme Manager at Healthwatch Gateshead
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Designed and implemented evaluations of NHS and social care services; supported service improvement; strategic communications and leadership.
Sure Start Integrated Services Manager at Newcastle City Council
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015Directed integrated services for Sure Start; oversaw cross-agency collaboration, program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Sure Start Children's Centre Manager at Sure Start
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Led the Children’s Centre operations, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and service improvements for families in the local community.
Centre Manager at Sure Start Children's Centre
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Managed Sure Start Children’s Centre operations, staff, and community outreach.
Education
BA (Hons) Business Management at New College Durham
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026Diploma in Marketing Level 6 at Chartered Institute of Marketing
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2020Qualifications
Chartered Marketer
January 1, 2025 - January 24, 2026Level 7 Leadership and Management in Integrated Children's Services
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026NPQICL Integrated Centre Leader Level 7
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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Experience Level
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