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I am an experienced marketing expert who can help businesses needing to make change.
Marketing change can feel daunting.
I help businesses cut through that complexity with clear strategic thinking, practical solutions and hands on marketing implementation support.
Supporting businesses that need to evolve their marketing but don’t have the time, capacity, or specialist expertise in‑house.
From proposition development and branding to communication strategies and marketing execution, I provide actionable solutions and hands-on support to drive growth.
I don’t just advise. I roll up my sleeves and work alongside you to deliver.
I am proud of my track record of delivering demonstrable, quantifiable benefits presented through my hands-on, entrepreneurial, pragmatic approach. I am highly results oriented and am happy to operate as a player-manager as well as leading and driving change at a strategic level.
Strategic direction
Developing marketing strategies and plans aligned with the overall business strategy and objectives.
Execution and delivery
Resourceful, agile and tight budget management using data to drive decisions and devise a sensible, cost effective digital marketing plan, website project, brand refresh or campaign.
Communication and content strategy
Review existing assets or create recommendations for the content approach that benefits your business.
Project management
Offering proactive marketing project management, combining strong forward planning with the ability to change course as required. I have experience of rebrand and brand refresh projects, new website launches as well as digital/tech implementations.
Ad hoc marketing support
Hands on help with event management or sponsorship activation and management. I can also help manage the relationship with your third party agencies, including PR & media, website/digital or design as required.
To discuss how I could help deliver your marketing requirements please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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