I am a degree-qualified communications professional with over a decade of experience across luxury brand, motorsport, sailing and adventure travel sectors. With a passion for storytelling and delivering brand messages, I am focused, hardworking and thrive in both team environments and autonomous work. Outside of work, I am qualified in sailing to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore level and enjoy paddleboarding, reading, travel and fitness.

Kathryn Pridie

I am a degree-qualified communications professional with over a decade of experience across luxury brand, motorsport, sailing and adventure travel sectors. With a passion for storytelling and delivering brand messages, I am focused, hardworking and thrive in both team environments and autonomous work. Outside of work, I am qualified in sailing to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore level and enjoy paddleboarding, reading, travel and fitness.

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I am a degree-qualified communications professional with over a decade of experience across luxury brand, motorsport, sailing and adventure travel sectors.

With a passion for storytelling and delivering brand messages, I am focused, hardworking and thrive in both team environments and autonomous work. Outside of work, I am qualified in sailing to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore level and enjoy paddleboarding, reading, travel and fitness.

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Work Experience

Freelance communications consultant and copywriter at KEP Comms
August 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance communications consultant and copywriter offering media relations, copy and content solutions as an extension of client teams. Built a diverse, recurring client base with organisations including Clipper Ventures, Vyou, S3K Group, Playmaker Studio, Amigo Projects and Mallory Group.
Senior Press and Communications Officer at Clipper Ventures / Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
February 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
Advised on communications strategy and produced press material including press releases, web content, press packs, magazine editorial and daily race reports. Supported chairman/CEO press and briefings, managed global race stopovers and partner campaigns, pitched stories to media, built media relationships, managed social media and video shoots, led crisis and broadcast activities, and coordinated external agencies.
Commercial Partnerships Executive at The Goodwood Estate
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017
Created pitches and renewals for luxury brands; developed estate-wide master materials and improved cross-estate processes; supported relationships with brands including Unilever, MasterCard, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and Bonhams; demonstrated strong copywriting, design sensibility and deadline discipline.
PR, Marketing and Advertising at Marine Advertising Agency
November 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Delivered online/offline PR, marketing and advertising for high-profile marine clients; developed social media strategies based on statistics; managed campaigns for Henri Lloyd, Kemp Sails, Clipper Ventures and Crewsaver; copywriting and event support.
PR and Marketing Executive at Hugo Boss sailing/Alex Thomson Racing
July 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Managed social media and websites, sourced and wrote news, created marketing materials and campaigns for the race, collaborated with journalists and press, performed copyediting and contributed to media systems for video reports and live links.
Marketing and Office Manager at Turning Block
June 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Developed initial marketing templates, produced online content and client reports; provided design input, managed social media for clients and performed general office management.
PR and Marketing Support at SailTime UK
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Ad hoc PR and marketing support in parallel with degree studies.

Education

BA (Hons) Communication and Media (2:1) at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2012

Qualifications

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services