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LISA Porter

Boston ,Lincolnshire

Summary

I am a very proactive and reactive communicator with around 18 years of communications and journalism experience. I love building relationships with media and stakeholders. My passion and skills lay with producing high quality news releases and content whether that be pro-active or reactive. I am at my best when I work under pressure and always welcome a new challenge.

I am highly driven and motivated, and nothing ever phases me. I deal with each challenge as it arises and put 100 percent effort in. I am very good at problem solving.

I have covered a vast range of news that has had excellent engagement.

I am extremely organised, have a great eye for good news and engagement and I am very open minded.



Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior communications and media advisor

Lincolnshire Police
Nettleham, Lincolnshire
10.2018 - 02.2024
  • In summary, I have written many pro-active press releases and reactive statements for Lincolnshire Police. I have worked on highly sensitive cases, such as murders, human interest stories on officers and notes of good work, wanted people, rural crime and many other areas.
  • Composed content, engaged with followers in comments and monitored activities to manage social media accounts with cohesive strategy.
  • Oversaw work of communication specialists producing engaging, crisp writing for diverse PR needs with a view to protect the force's reputation
  • Prepared clear, on-point speeches for senior leaders and worked with executives on interview preparation.
  • I was media lead for specific areas such as Rural Crime, Equality and Diversity, and the east of Lincolnshire while still covering many other media related areas
  • I have worked dealt with media inquiries, locally and nationally, proactively and reactively on a daily basis
  • Contributed to to communications strategies in line with force strategy and priorities
  • Led on communications work based on operational needs
  • Been part of a resilience forum set up for emergency incidents - such as Covid, flooding and weather
  • Used data and insight to to plan creative communications that uses a variety of media and mixture of channels to reach audiences
  • Assess, plan and lead on communications work at local level while also ensuring awareness of national comms work that may be of relevance
  • Communicate on operational and engagement activity of Lincolnshire Police in order to establish and improve public trust and confidence
  • Advise and deliver communications activity relating to all elements of communications and engagement planning via internal and external releases
  • To act as a special point of contact for communities, partner agencies and stakeholders
  • Worked as part of the on call media team, being on call 24 hours a day for 7 days on a six week rota
  • Established relationship with media, organised press conferences and worked closely with news teams
  • Wrote press releases and prepared kits for use in media organisations
  • Partnered with advertising teams to develop branded messaging
  • Handled crisis communications with professionalism and proactive mindset to mitigate damage and restore positive image
  • Helped to create video packages for internal and external use, creating insightful multi-media
  • Single handedly planned and oversaw large events
  • Written comms for internal use
  • worked with documentary companies to create programmes, carrying out vetting and overseeing the final outcome before it is aired
  • Working under pressure and to tight deadlines, along with multitasking and prioritising

Senior multimedia journalist

Lincolnshire Live - Lincolnshire Media
Lincolnshire , Lincolnshire
06.2005 - 10.2018
  • Started out as a trainee and worked my way to gain my national qualification in journalism
  • Sought out primary sources and conducted original interviews
  • Travelled to events, carrying out on-the-ground reporting
  • Produced well-written and accurate stories to deadlines.
  • Conducted fact-checking and verification processes to uphold journalistic integrity
  • .Created content from scratch and sought news to help fill seven editions of the Target Series newspapers
  • Worked as a sole journalist on my own edition of the paper for several years, the Boston Target, creating content for the website, social media and a weekly newspaper based upon my own ideas and findings
  • Gained several awards for engaging and most read content online
  • Completed multi-media courses held by the Press Association
  • Sought creative content and developed story ideas in pretty much most areas from charity events, fundraising, court reporting, murders, attending warrants plus much more
  • Worked with key stakeholders and partner agencies on various combined stories such as criminal behaviour orders handed to those causing issues in the town, council tax rises etc
  • Built up extremely good working relationships with local people who became key contacts which assisted in generating key content
  • Analyse data to create content
  • Translating complex ideas and sensitive topics into imaginative and compelling visual formats. These formats include graphics, maps, data journalism, and other digital content
  • Attending public meetings to create content for all media
  • I have also had many of my stories published in national media, such as the Mirror and Daily Mail
  • Edited and proofread written content to maintain high editorial standards.
  • Investigated and reported on current events, delivering timely and accurate news stories
  • Covered live events, providing real-time reporting and updates.
  • Interviewed key figures to gather insights and perspectives for news coverage
  • Utilised social media platforms to disseminate news stories and engage with audience
  • Conducted fact-checking and verification processes to uphold journalistic integrity
  • Collaborated with photographers to enhance visual elements of news stories.
  • Contributed to editorial meetings, offering insights and suggestions for story development
  • Researched topics thoroughly for comprehensive, informed reporting.
  • Pitched and proposed story ideas to editorial teams for consideration and approval
  • Collaborated with editorial teams to meet tight deadlines and publishing schedules
  • Helped local businesses obtain needed publicity by assembling materials and preparing talking points
  • Produced knowledgeable editorials and commentaries on topics of interest


Senior team leader

Reebok
Spalding , Lincolnshire
01.2004 - 06.2005
  • Prepared team for evaluations, inspections and audits with direct mentoring and instruction
  • Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations
  • Directed cross-functional team members to complete assignments, maximise quality and work efficiently
  • Oversaw strong culture of health and safety focused on taking responsibility for employees, visitors and outside workers
  • Dealing with customers
  • General shop duties
  • Cashing up and dealing with complaints
  • Produced weekly, daily and monthly activity reports and forecasts.
  • Trained staff on proper procedures and methods for maximising production and collaboration.
  • Identified and proactively acted on issues impacting team performance and cohesiveness.
  • Managed inventories and stock, including keeping detailed records of inventory use and sales.
  • Established team goals, delegated tasks and set clear deadlines.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
  • Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
  • Coached team members through new or difficult workflows.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Trained staff to resolve complaints appropriately to maintain customer satisfaction.

Allocator and buyer

DCK jewellery concessions
Billericay, Essex
04.2002 - 01.2004
  • DCK is one of the leading fashion jewellers that provides fashion jewellery to various outlets such as Top Shop, Wallis, and more throughout the UK and abroad
  • Managing the product life cycle from development to readiness for selection
  • Negotiate product deals, including packaging, in line with margin targets and critical path
  • Precise data entry into the system ensures that the Partner team can make informed selections
  • Visiting stores
  • Allocating stock according to best sellers and best selling areas
  • Working on spreadsheets to allocate products
  • Created mood boards to aid early design and planning phases
  • Negotiated contracts and improved prices and terms with suppliers to make business savings.
  • Assessed projects against budgets, adapting plans to meet cost limitations
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions meeting needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent
  • Monitored evolving design trends to offer innovative solutions

Stock controller and flower arranger

Sainsburys
South Woodford , Essex
07.1998 - 01.2004
  • I worked part time, 18 hours a week around doing my degree at the London College of Fashion. This job was to fund my part time degree
  • Delivered tailored assistance to customers needs
  • Full training in flower arranging and stock taking across the whole supermarket
  • Cashier when required
  • Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
  • Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards
  • Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
  • Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
  • Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment
  • Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Education

Communicators Strategic Course - Writing strategies

The Association of Police Communicators Course
Lincolnshire
12.2023 - 12.2023

Police Communicators Course -

Association of Police Communicators Course
Lincolnshire
03.2019 - 03.2019

National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) - Media

Lincolnshire Media
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
06.2011 - 11.2013

NCTJ Level 3 Certificate in Journalism - Media

Lincolnshire Media
Lincolnshire
02.2009 - 06.2011

Multimedia reporting course x 4 - multimedia

Press Association
Hull
12.2009 - 06.2010

BA Hons in Fashion and Media - Fashion and media

London College of Fashion
London
09.1999 - 06.2003

BTEC National Diploma in Fashion Design and media - Fashion

Waltham Forest College
Walthamstow
09.1996 - 07.1998

City and Guilds in Clothing Craft - Fashion

Waltham Forest College
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
09.1995 - 07.1996

GCSES - Secondary education

Tom Hood School
Leytonstone, Waltham Forest
09.1990 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Key team player
  • Trustworthy
  • Honest, hard working and reliable
  • Experienced in creating engaging multimedia communications
  • Evaluating and measuring communications work
  • Excellent written skills
  • Excellent communicator
  • Good media law skills
  • Demonstrates understanding of fairness, equality and diversity
  • Very experienced at working on my own initiative and generating engaging content
  • Promotional content creation
  • Website maintenance
  • Reputation management
  • Social media proficiency
  • Crisis management
  • Campaign copywriting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Media contacts management
  • Communications strategies
  • Content editing
  • Community initiatives
  • Influencer management

Timeline

Communicators Strategic Course - Writing strategies

The Association of Police Communicators Course
12.2023 - 12.2023

Police Communicators Course -

Association of Police Communicators Course
03.2019 - 03.2019

Senior communications and media advisor

Lincolnshire Police
10.2018 - 02.2024

National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) - Media

Lincolnshire Media
06.2011 - 11.2013

Multimedia reporting course x 4 - multimedia

Press Association
12.2009 - 06.2010

NCTJ Level 3 Certificate in Journalism - Media

Lincolnshire Media
02.2009 - 06.2011

Senior multimedia journalist

Lincolnshire Live - Lincolnshire Media
06.2005 - 10.2018

Senior team leader

Reebok
01.2004 - 06.2005

Allocator and buyer

DCK jewellery concessions
04.2002 - 01.2004

BA Hons in Fashion and Media - Fashion and media

London College of Fashion
09.1999 - 06.2003

Stock controller and flower arranger

Sainsburys
07.1998 - 01.2004

BTEC National Diploma in Fashion Design and media - Fashion

Waltham Forest College
09.1996 - 07.1998

City and Guilds in Clothing Craft - Fashion

Waltham Forest College
09.1995 - 07.1996

GCSES - Secondary education

Tom Hood School
09.1990 - 06.1995

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