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Bruce Barbour

Freelance Communication Manager
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About

Professional in public relations and marketing who has written sparkling and persuasive copy for press releases, brochures, web sites, and flyers for a variety of prestige brands. Has experience across the marketing function including planning, budgeting, managing staff, and monitoring competition.

Previous Brands
Bees Buzz Pr
Midwich Ltd
My People
Oyster Marine Ltd
Suitcase TV Ltd
Turquoise Design Consultancy
Work Experience
Account Manager
Apr ‘22 - Now
Bees Buzz Pr

Write press releases for a range of AV clients and distribute to appropriate publications •Develop relationships with trade press •Maintain PR presence •Write blog articles, case studies, and white papers •Proofread materials produced by other writers •Manage social media •Apply for industry awards •Encourage new business

Communications Manager
Jul ‘14 - Apr ‘19
Suitcase TV Ltd

Write press releases and distribute to appropriate publications •Write copy for company brochures and newsletters •Maintain PR presence throughout industry •Develop relationships with trade press •Produce PR and marketing campaigns in line with company objectives •Write copy for websites •Manage social media •Create user guides for company products •Write scripts for promotional and tutorial videos •Provide product training internally and to customers •Proofread all materials produced by company •Write case studies and white papers •Take part in brainstorming sessions and assist with creation of promotional and tutorial videos •Gain recognition for company's achievements •Organise presence at various events

Copywriter and PR Consultant
Jul ‘11 - Jul ‘14
My People

Write copy for company brochures and newsletters •Write content for websites •Make updates to websites •Write press releases and distribute to appropriate publications •Write case studies and white papers •Record coverage and report back to clients •Maintain PR presence throughout industry •Develop relationships with trade press •Manage social media •Proofread and edit copy •SEO

Group PR Coordinator
Feb ‘09 - Jul ‘11
Midwich Ltd

Write press releases and distribute to appropriate publications •Develop relationships with trade press •Work with marketing coordinators to develop email marketing campaigns •Write copy for company brochures and newsletters •Create content for company websites •Presentation of marketing statistics and forthcoming campaigns to staff •Write monthly report on press releases written and coverage received •Proofread all materials produced by marketing department •Manage social media •Organise and promote annual trade show •Gain recognition for company's achievements

Marketing & PR Coordinator
Aug ‘03 - Feb ‘09
Oyster Marine Ltd

Write marketing copy for traditional and new media promoting luxury second-hand yachts •Produce brochures, flyers and advertisements using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. •Arrange photography of yachts for sale •Place regular ads in trade publications •Produce company newsletter, writing pieces, editing submissions, proofreading, and managing suppliers •Administer company website using in-house content management system and HTML •Provide monthly report on website statistics •Arrange open days including production of invitations and catalogues and organise stands and displays at the Southampton and London boat shows •Write press releases and distribute to appropriate publications •Maintain PR presence throughout industry •Gain recognition for company's achievements •Develop relationships with trade press •Write copy for job adverts •Proofread all materials produced by other staff members •Manage social media

Copywriter/Web Developer
Jan ‘00 - Aug ‘03
Turquoise Design Consultancy

Produce copy for posters, leaflets, brochures and websites for a range of B2B clients including BT, Astra Zeneca, Anglia Telecom, MMT, and Suffolk County Council •Responsible for proofreading •Work with designers on wide range of projects •Take part in brainstorming sessions and meet with clients to discuss requirements, ideas and strategies •Build websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Apply HTML code to news articles for the BT Insight Interactive website •Take part in marketing campaigns utilising the full marketing mix

Languages
English - Fluent
Spanish - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
The Open University
‘07 - ‘12
BA
Literature
The Open University
‘07 - ‘10
Diploma
Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing
The Open University
‘07 - ‘11
Certificate of Higher Education
Social Sciences
Ipswich, UK