A highly effective media relations and corporate communications specialist: long-term, regular experience of engagement with high profile national media; recognised as a trusted and astute adviser to leaders, senior colleagues and other stakeholders; proven ability to build and lead high performing teams. Quick to assess complex or intellectually challenging concepts and themes and extract key messages and action points. Strong understanding of the public policy landscape. Broad experience, encompassing in-house, agency and public and private sectors. Lover of words and their ability to engage, motivate and persuade.