I am a professional communicator, with ability, flair and confidence in both written and spoken English. With a particular interest in digital communications and with extensive leadership experience, I have a track record in conveying complex messages in an appropriate, easy-to-understand manner for diverse international audience groups. I am enthusiastic about social media and innovative promotional techniques and have used these widely with great success. I am a member of the CIPR and the Internet Society and have participated in UN Internet Governance Forums in Mexico and Brazil.

Specialities: Communications strategy, policy development, reputation management, crisis communications, branding and tone of voice, team leadership, media relations, video production, live direction, writing, editing, digital/web management, social media, training and mentoring, project management.

Now a freelance consultant, I have previously held roles such as Communications Manager for The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters, with responsibility for its award-winning website salvationarmy.org and associated social media (eg Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Disqus).

‘You were responsible for launching the Army soundly in the 21st century communication processes. It was a joy to work with you.’  General Linda Bond, International Leader of The Salvation Army, 2011-2013

I have significant experience of the developing world context, having lived and worked in Thailand in 2009-2010. During this time, I was Communications and Development Officer for a Thai foundation working with disabled children. My remit included media relations, fundraising, launching a new supporter magazine and special projects.

To this end, I worked on the BBC SuperPower project – a major initiative to train disadvantaged young people how to use the internet. As well as delivering the training (in Thai) I helped the group to film their own video.

Throughout the 12 weeks of the project, I provided updates for the BBC World Service website and Health Check programme. I was also interviewed for local stations such as BBC Surrey and BBC Sussex, and for regional television programme BBC South Today.

Prior to my time in Thailand, I worked for the UK headquarters of The Salvation Army and for Scripture Union – in both cases managing their websites and social media presence.