Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Public Affairs Director
Government Relations
Education
The University of Edinburgh 1979 — 1983
MA General Arts, English literature and language, politics, Scottish history, moral philosophy
Broughton High
Experience
Caledonia Public Affairs March 2012 - Present
Caledonia Consulting June 2011 - Present
Equality Network December 2011 - June 2012
The Scottish Parliament 1999 - 2011
City of Edinburgh Council 1995 - 1999
Edinburgh West Liberal Democrats, 1996 - 1997
United Nations Association of the UK 1990 - 1996
Guide Friday 1992 - 1994
Registers of Scotland 1984 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Reputation Management, Journalism, Local Government, Community Outreach, Legislation, Policy, Parliamentary Procedure, Campaigns, Research, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Political Campaigns, Communications Planning, Community Development, Training, Message Development, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Spokesperson, Leadership, Community Engagement, Public Sector, Crisis Management, Social Media, Legislative Relations, Press Releases, Stakeholder Management, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Event Management, Political Science, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Corporate Social..., Crisis Communications, Interviews, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Internal Communications, Political Communication, International Relations, Management, Politics, Government