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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.…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.

Karen Bunston

Brand Strategist, Marketing Strategist, Content Strategist, +4

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Community Fundraising Lead at Search Newcastle

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Led community fundraising campaigns, stakeholder engagement and communications; contributed to policy influence and local service improvements.

Sure Start Integrated Services Manager at Newcastle City Council

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015

Directed integrated services for Sure Start; oversaw cross-agency collaboration, program delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Centre Manager at Sure Start Children's Centre

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

Managed Sure Start Children’s Centre operations, staff, and community outreach.

Freelance Programme Manager at Healthwatch Gateshead

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Designed and implemented evaluations of NHS and social care services; supported service improvement; strategic communications and leadership.

Communications Lead at Health Works

January 1, 2019 - Present

Rolling contract lead in marketing and communications for a GSK Impact Award-winning charity; responsible for brand strategy, marketing, PR, digital and content leadership.

Freelance Programme Manager at Healthwatch Gateshead (Gateshead Healthwatch)

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Designed and implemented evaluations of NHS and social care services, supporting service improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Founder at Blue Dog

January 1, 2015 - Present

Founded 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.

Communications Lead at Healthworks

January 1, 2019 - Present

Led 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.

Sure Start Children's Centre Manager at Sure Start

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Led the Children’s Centre operations, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and service improvements for families in the local community.