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
2018.10 - 2024.02
- 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
2005.06 - 2018.10
- 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
2004.01 - 2005.06
- 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
2002.04 - 2004.01
- 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
1998.07 - 2004.01
- 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 2023.12 - 2023.12
Police Communicators Course -
Association of Police Communicators Course
Lincolnshire 2019.03 - 2019.03
National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) - Media
Lincolnshire Media
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2011.06 - 2013.11
NCTJ Level 3 Certificate in Journalism - Media
Lincolnshire Media
Lincolnshire 2009.02 - 2011.06
Multimedia reporting course x 4 - multimedia
Press Association
Hull 2009.12 - 2010.06
BA Hons in Fashion and Media - Fashion and media
London College of Fashion
London 1999.09 - 2003.06
BTEC National Diploma in Fashion Design and media - Fashion
Waltham Forest College
Walthamstow 1996.09 - 1998.07
City and Guilds in Clothing Craft - Fashion
Waltham Forest College
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest 1995.09 - 1996.07
GCSES - Secondary education
Tom Hood School
Leytonstone, Waltham Forest 1990.09 - 1995.06
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
2023.12 - 2023.12
Police Communicators Course -
Association of Police Communicators Course
2019.03 - 2019.03
Senior communications and media advisor
Lincolnshire Police
2018.10 - 2024.02
National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) - Media
Lincolnshire Media
2011.06 - 2013.11
Multimedia reporting course x 4 - multimedia
Press Association
2009.12 - 2010.06
NCTJ Level 3 Certificate in Journalism - Media
Lincolnshire Media
2009.02 - 2011.06
Senior multimedia journalist
Lincolnshire Live - Lincolnshire Media
2005.06 - 2018.10
Senior team leader
Reebok
2004.01 - 2005.06
Allocator and buyer
DCK jewellery concessions
2002.04 - 2004.01
BA Hons in Fashion and Media - Fashion and media
London College of Fashion
1999.09 - 2003.06
Stock controller and flower arranger
Sainsburys
1998.07 - 2004.01
BTEC National Diploma in Fashion Design and media - Fashion
Waltham Forest College
1996.09 - 1998.07
City and Guilds in Clothing Craft - Fashion
Waltham Forest College
1995.09 - 1996.07
GCSES - Secondary education
Tom Hood School
1990.09 - 1995.06