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C L B.

C L B.

PR & Marketing communications

Dorset, United Kingdom

English speaking

Here's what a couple of previous clients have said about me (happy to provide their details upon request). To whom it may concern, I could not recommend Claire highly...Read moreHere's what a couple of previous clients have said about me (happy to provide their details upon request).

To whom it may concern,
I could not recommend Claire highly enough. She is an asset to any team. She is always positive and is a master at overcoming problems and finding a way to get things done, no matter the obstacles in her way.
Claire has an amazing ability to secure coverage for clients and maintain excellent relationships with bloggers. Her social media knowledge is excellent, and she takes it upon herself to be very quickly up to speed with any new developments or features.

Claire is a top class educational PR professional. She has played a vitally important role in shaping our communications and PR strategy and helping us to take the recognition and perception of our brand from strength to strength.


About me:
Known as 'pitch queen' by my colleagues, I work with clients to secure coverage in publications which will influence their target audience. With over 20 years experience in PR & Communications, I worked for Siemens for ten years, then more recently with a variety of small and larger companies including Sky, Nomura, Southern Rail, Ken Wright, UK Fire Service. Additionally I’ve helped companies to win a variety of awards through writing ‘winning’ awards submissions for Southern Railways, Allianz UK, TPF Group, Specsavers, Mitchells & Butlers and LeasePlan.

I am a Communications Professional and Chartered Marketer with 15 years experience raising client profiles and helping them gain the recognition they deserve, through innovative media campaigns for a variety of companies.

Proven track record of maintaining consistent client press coverage with creative campaigns, events and launches delivered to relevant target audiences. Adept at recognising unique press opportunities and developing newsworthy angles to stories.

I get great results for my clients and have worked with large international businesses, small local companies and a variety of household names.

Expertise:
Communications • Public Relations • Media Relations • Writing • Event Planning • Campaign Management • Product Launches • PR Planning • Corporate Messaging • Social Media management • Proof Reading



Area Covered: Worldwide
Industry: Public Relations
Employees: 1


Work Experience
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Summary: Communications • Public Relations • Media Relations • Writing • Event Planning • Campaign Management • Product Launches • PR Planning • Corporate Messaging • Social Media management

Hands-on Communications Manager with 20 years experience building bottom line results and raising client profiles through innovative media tactics for a wide variety of high profile corporations. Chartered Communications expert with a proven track record of maintaining consistent client press coverage with creative campaigns, events and launches delivered to relevant target audiences. Adept at recognizing unique press opportunities and developing newsworthy angles to business stories. Relationship builder with demonstrated connections to journalists across a range of media.
Job Title: Owner/Manager
Description: Providing the following freelance services:

Communications • Public Relations • Media Relations • Writing • Event Planning • Campaign Management • Product Launches • PR Planning • Corporate Messaging • Social Media management
From:01/Sep/2009

Job Title: Communications Manager
Company: Siemens
Description: As Communications Manager and PR planner I align corporate goals with innovative messaging. Using communications tactics to secure positive press coverage in relevant media sectors, to boost overall brand awareness within target market segments. Develop and write comprehensive PR plans and newsworthy press releases and editorial. Liaise with key members of the media and pitch/sell news story ideas.

• Headed the successful launch of a various products, achieving consistent press coverage across a spectrum of media reaching key corporate audiences through multiple ongoing public relations campaigns.
• Design and implementation of the companies PR plan to increase company profile throughout the metals industry to obtain maximum access and exposure to specific target audiences.
• Working to raise the profile of the company within the local community through an active Corporate Citizenship campaign.
• Introduction of the new Siemens Hospitality system (SPODOM), company "expert user”.
• Recognized for consistent, ongoing press and public relations achievement and awarded Chartered Marketer status in 2008 by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. In addition I achieved Employee of the Year in 2007 and was runner up in 2006.
From:21/Oct/1999 To:17/Sep/2009

Job Title: PR Work
Company: K9 Massage
Description: PR work
From:13/Jan/2012 To:20/Jan/2012



Education
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Summary: EDUCATION
Chartered Marketer (MCIM) Professional Marketing Diploma
A Levels English Literature, Business Studies, Domestic Science, General Studies
GCSEs Maths, English, English Lit, Chemistry, Business Studies, IT, RE, French, Italian, Social Sciences and Domestic Science.

Business Administration NVQ Level II Ã’¢?Â’¢ Accounting AAT Level 2 Ã’¢?Â’¢ HASE Certificate

AWARDS
Employee of the Year 2007 Ã’¢?Â’¢ Finalist of Employee of the Year Award 2006 Ã’¢?Â’¢ ACE.Novotel Conference Organiser of the Year Award 1999 Ã’¢?Â’¢

TRAINING
Time Management
Law, What is Liable?
Effective Written Communication
Breaking Through Barriers
Winning Customer Service
Innovate or Die
Leadership Skills
How to be a Top Presenter
Double Your Response from Direct Mail
Build Your E-Marketing Campaign
Website Management
Cost effective Marketing

Degree: Marketing
Field of Study: Marketing MCIM
University / College: Chartered Institute of Marketing, London
From:01/Jun/2005 To:20/Dec/2006

Degree: A Levels
Field of Study: English Literature, Business Studies, General Studies, Domestic Science
University / College: St Dominic's VI Form College
From:08/Sep/1989 To:21/Jun/1991

Degree: GCSEs
Field of Study: Maths, English, English Lit, RE, Italian, French, Home Ec, IT, Business Studies, Chemistry, Social Science
University / College: Sacred Heart School for Girls
From:13/Sep/1985 To:22/Jun/1989

Degree: AAT
Field of Study: Accounts and Payroll
University / College: Stanmore College
From:08/Sep/1994 To:22/Jun/1995

Degree: NVQ II
Field of Study: Business Administration
University / College: Stanmore College
From:07/Sep/1995 To:27/Jun/1996

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Industry expertise: Education, IT, Marketing, Media and PR

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social media writingaudio/sound transcriptioneditorial writingmicrosoft frontpagepress release writing
Industry expertise: Education, IT, Marketing, Media and PR

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Last active
Oct 09 2020
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editingproject managementproofreadingvirtual assistantpress releasesocial media managementCopywritingproject writingtechnical writingblog writing +5
social media writingaudio/sound transcriptioneditorial writingmicrosoft frontpagepress release writing
Industry expertise: Education, IT, Marketing, Media and PR
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  • Lucyby Lucy K.
  • Posted: 11 Feb 2019
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  • 12 Mar 2019 Lucy K.
    Lucy K.
    Braintree, GB

    Claire was excellent. Very responsive, highly knowledgeable and offered proactive advice which has informed our project. Work was completed swiftly and communication for clarification was great, and easy.

    It was a pleasure working with you Claire, and when we need more support, I shall be back!

    C L B.
    C L B.

    Thank you for the lovely review.

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  • Posted: 3 Jun 2013
  • 100% Positive
  • Sold: 2
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  • 04 Jun 2013 Richard C.
    Richard C.
    City of London, GB

    Wow. Very fast, clear and concise. Will definitely be working with her again and would highly recommend.

    C L B.
    C L B.

    Thanks Richard, great working with you.

  • 17 Sep 2012 Itcher R.
    Itcher R.
    London, GB

    Very organised and quick, great help!

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  • Chrisby Chris L.
  • Started: 29 Oct 2012
  • 08 Jan 2013 Chris L.
    Chris L.
    Lyon, FR

    Thanks for your work Claire
    Chris

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  • Daveby Dave K.
  • Posted: 19 Nov 2012
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  • 20 Dec 2012 Dave K.
    Dave K.
    Wandsworth, GB

    Thank you Claire. Would 100% recommend this person. Really helped us with some key deadlines. Extremelt efficient and passionate about her work.
    Thinks creatively and not afraid to tell you what needs to be done!

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  • Posted: 27 Nov 2012
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  • 07 Dec 2012 Dan L.
    Dan L.
    London, GB

    Great job, pleased with the results so far

  • 04 Dec 2012 Dan L.
    Dan L.
    London, GB

    A great job so far, I look forward to working together more with Claire in the future

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  • Laura Vanessaby Laura Vanessa J.
  • Posted: 10 Aug 2012
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  • 16 Aug 2012 Laura Vanessa J.
    Laura Vanessa J.
    London, GB

    I liked working with Claire, thank you!

    C L B.
    C L B.

    Thanks Laura, enjoyed working with you as well.

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  • Elizabethby Elizabeth W.
  • Posted: 7 Jun 2012
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  • 03 Aug 2012 Elizabeth W.
    Elizabeth W.
    York, GB

    Claire is professional proactive and excellent in her field - I would reccommend her work without hesitation. I have a further 3 assignments for Claire I am delighted with the business results I have achieved with Claire. Thank you people per hour Elizabeth Wray

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  • Mby M B.
  • Posted: 10 Nov 2011
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  • 18 Apr 2012 M B.
    M B.
    Altrincham, GB

    Very knowledgeable and easy to work with.

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  • Posted: 17 Jan 2012
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  • 31 Jan 2012 Anam A.
    Anam A.
    Leicester, GB

    Very professional and very efficient.
    Will use her again.

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  • Janeby Jane M.
  • Posted: 16 Sep 2011
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  • 30 Jan 2012 Jane M.
    Jane M.
    Leicester, GB

    Claire was responsive and the work she produced for us was to a very high standard, and she followed the brief fully.

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