Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Journalism and writing
Film and TV
Key roles and professional communications
Timeline
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CLAIRE BOLDEN MCGILL

Cheltenham
CLAIRE BOLDEN MCGILL

Summary

About me


Knowledgeable marcomms/internal comms professional with over 15 years' experience in developing, implementing and managing public relations strategies and activities.


Superb communication skills, with talent in developing innovative communications, branding and marketing strategies.


Enthusiastic and mature director of communications in all disciplines, with a record of improving reputation and profile through creative use of press releases, printed materials and online resources.


Focused internal comms consultant with unique positivity in any situation. Persuasive and eloquent with clients and executive team and a proven track record of thinking quickly in high-pressure situations.


Proficient communicator and senior level team contributor with strong organisational capabilities.


  • Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy.
  • Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
  • Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.
  • Able to tackle new challenges and advance organisational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
  • Versatile skills in project management and creative thinking, brining a fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success.
  • Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.


Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

Garfunkel Communications

Communications Consultant
01.2007 - Current

Job overview

  • Created various campaigns and communication strategies to deliver profile and reputational activity.
  • Advised clients on best practices for internal communications, helping to foster a positive organizational culture and increase employee engagement levels.
  • Managed social media accounts effectively, growing followers and increasing engagement rates through consistent posting and audience interaction.
  • Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects from initiation to completion stages.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials to improve employees'' communication skills, resulting in more effective workplace interactions.
  • Collaborated with corporate departments to create and implement internal communications.
  • Supported organizational change initiatives by crafting transparent messaging to keep employees informed and engaged.
  • Partnered closely with creative agencies to produce high-quality visual assets that effectively communicated clients'' unique brand stories.

Clients and contracts

RSPCA, Vistry, Switchee, Gloucestershire County Council, Hillingdon Borough Council, NHS Gloucestershire, NHS Nottingham, Specsavers, Cheltenham Charity Trust, Dowty Propellors, Copper Consultancy, University of Sheffield

Sectors

Public sector, built environment, higher education, charity, SaaS, tech, aviation, healthcare, government

Education

The Open University

BA (Hons) from Humanities (Literature & Film)

University Overview

University of Gloucestershire

Diploma from Creative Writing

University Overview

GPA: Distinction

Open University

Diploma from Literature

University Overview

GPA: Distinction

ETM

Qualified Fitness Instructor and Certified Nutritionist

University Overview

Skills

  • Communications and public relations
  • Media management
  • Internal and change communications
  • Client account handling and stakeholder engagement
  • Communications strategy and planning
  • Social media and content writing
  • Reputation and crisis management
  • Marketing campaigns and multimedia production
  • Corporate communications

Journalism and writing

Journalism and writing
2012-2015, Global Living Magazine, feature writer, articles and features about living abroad and developing successful expat lifestyles, ExpatsBlog.com, columnist, articles and features on cultural differences UK/USA, BaltimorePostExaminer.com, lifestyle columnist, news reports and reviews

Film and TV

Film and TV
  • Producer, Everything, The Real Thing Documentary
  • Presenter, Good Morning Washington, USA
  • Actor and voice coach, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, USA
  • Drama and speech coach, Stage School

Key roles and professional communications

Key roles and professional communications
  • Communications and Public Relations Manager, Switchee, 09/01/24, Current, Guiding the communications and PR strategy of Switchee to a wider stakeholder base and within the media, Enhancing the storytelling to showcase how Switchee improves the quality of life for people living in rented homes, Building a strong internal communications plan with the HR and cultural Switchee teams to communicate with colleagues in the UK and the Netherlands, Generating stories, case studies and other creative approaches to bring company's work to life., Working with subject matter experts to develop PR and communications plans to support success of priority projects., Devising and implementing media relations strategy to protect, grow and enhance brand and reputation with media.
  • Account Director, Copper Consultancy, 06/01/24, 08/31/24, Leading corporate Communications, PR, stakeholder engagement and public affairs for high level construction clients, combining insight, intelligence and creative communications expertise to create measurable impact, Creating and delivering PR strategies for construction and built environment clients
  • Corporate Communications Manager, Vistry Group, 11/01/23, 05/31/24, Creating and delivering clear, impactful communication to external audiences in order to promote Vistry Group to a wide stakeholder
  • Internal Communications Consultant, Dowty Propellers, 04/01/23, 11/30/23, Developing a new internal communications audit, strategy and plan to engage with employees through the leadership team and across departments
  • Communications Consultant, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 12/01/22, 04/30/23, Leading on the creation of communications strategies and plans for digital transformation
  • Communications Consultant, Campus PR, 12/01/22, 03/31/23, Leading on the research and creation of PR stories for higher education organisations and faculties to generate international and national media coverage, as well as creating web stories and pitching PR opportunities
  • Communications Consultant, University of Sheffield, 03/01/22, 12/31/22, Leading on the creation of PR stories for the science and medical research team to generate international and national media coverage
  • Communications Officer, Tewkesbury Borough Council, 03/01/22, 11/30/22, Developing PR and communications plans to support the strategic priorities and storytelling of successful case studies in the online magazine
  • Managing Editor, London Borough of Hillingdon, 04/01/22, 09/30/22, Leading on the research, planning, writing, copy and editing of news and stories for the 6x yearly residents' magazine
  • Communications Consultant, NHS CCGs/Trusts | Nottingham, 04/01/21, 08/31/22, Developing media and communications plans to support the COVID-19 roll out and related internal and external campaigns to reach a wide range of stakeholders and partners
  • Copywriter and Communications Project Manager, Kava Agency, 01/01/20, 04/30/22, Editor for Budgens magazine
  • Communications Consultant, NHS Supply Chain, 08/01/21, 03/31/22, Developing PR and communications plans to support the strategic vision of NHS Supply Chain
  • PR Manager, Hope for Tomorrow, 02/01/21, 04/30/21, Developing PR and communications strategy and protocol to support the charity's strategic plan
  • Marketing Director, Target PR, 03/01/20, 04/30/21, Developing an in-house marketing and communications strategy and plan to promote Target PR
  • Marketing and Communications Manager, The Cheltenham Trust, 04/01/19, 04/30/20, Developing and delivering strategic marketing and communications strategies for the Trust, particularly the arts, sports and entertainments departments
  • PR Director - Freelance Work, Garfunkel Communications, 12/01/15, 04/30/20, Developing and delivering strategic PR and communications clients in the corporate and public sector, Copywriting, research, storytelling and media coverage, increasing profile and credibility for clients using marketing and communications tactics and dedicated communications and PR strategies, alongside strategic event planning
  • PR Consultant, NHS 2gether Gloucestershire, 12/01/18, 06/30/19, Developing and delivering strategic PR and communications in line with the key strategy
  • PR Consultant, Gloucestershire County Council, 01/01/19, 04/30/19, Developing and delivering strategic PR and communications in line with the key strategy
  • PR Director, Journey PR, 08/01/15, 12/31/15, Leading the PR team to deliver comms, PR and social media outcomes for 8+ hospitality clients
  • Communications roles other, Various, 01/01/00, 08/31/12, University of Gloucestershire, Communications Manager, RSPCA, Communications Manager, Lambeth Council, Deputy Head of Communications, Camden Council, Communications Manager, University of Gloucestershire, Communications Officer, Gloucestershire Constabulary, PR Officer

Timeline

Communications Consultant
Garfunkel Communications
01.2007 - Current
University of Gloucestershire
Diploma from Creative Writing
Open University
Diploma from Literature
ETM
Qualified Fitness Instructor and Certified Nutritionist
The Open University
BA (Hons) from Humanities (Literature & Film)

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