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Paris Wilson

Paris Wilson

Plymouth,Devon
"If I was down to my last dollar, I'd spend it on public relations."
Bill Gates

Summary

Public relations and communications specialist adept at Stakeholder , Government and media relations, issues management, brand credibility and community relations.

Fully committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration and passionate about the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PR and Communications Manager

Hydro Energy Group
Plymouth/London
07.2023 - Current
  • Attended regular networking events to increase brand awareness and thought leadership.
  • Organised and conducted coaching classes for team members to improve communication skills.
  • Localised PR initiatives to maximise regional awareness and coverage.
  • Developed communication strategies to support business direction.
  • Devised innovative advertising and marketing programmes for improved brand awareness.
  • Optimised research to guide data-driven communications approach.
  • Spearheaded continuous development and improvement of external communication channels to meet audience needs.
  • Maintained consistent brand voice and style across content.
  • Drafted press releases and speeches following organisational news and events.
  • Developed content for events and corporate activities.
  • Established industry contacts and relationships with media.
  • Edited and proofread articles for corporate newsletters for clarity and brand alignment.
  • Boosted public image for target audiences using multiple engagement platforms.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Policy advisor

Ministry of Justice
London
11.2015 - 02.2022
  • Developed strategies to optimise public R&D investment, aligning with key areas of national strength.
  • Advised on preferred options between available policy recommendations.
  • Encouraged dialogue about policy changes, leveraging information to better target initiatives and serve identified needs.
  • Drafted and revised policies to align with legislative requirements and organisational objectives.
  • Developed threat and risk assessments with ranked response options.
  • Worked with the HM Prison Estate to establish relationships between training providers and the estate.
  • Conducted Think Tanks to establish education needs of offenders.
  • Worked closely with government budgets.
  • Analysed existing policies to provide insights on potential impacts and areas for improvement.
  • Drafted new policy documentation and briefing papers.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to evaluate and mitigate interactions.
  • Determined likely financial implications of proposed policy changes.
  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
  • Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.

Probation officer

Ministry of Justice
Plymouth
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Maintained personal contact with offenders through office and community visits.
  • Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments.
  • Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
  • Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
  • Coordinated community and job placement resources.
  • Organised client documentation by checking files and verifying completeness of notes.
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders and assessed their living conditions and case background information.
  • Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
  • Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
  • Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
  • Updated, tracked and filed documentation with court

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations

University of Plymouth, Plymouth
09.2013 - 05.2016

Masters Policy Administration (MPA) - Public Policy

University of Westminster, London
10.2017 - 04.2019

Skills

  • Facilitating focus groups
  • B2B Public Relations
  • Global consultancy
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Community initiatives
  • Critical analysis
  • Persuasive communication
  • Policy development
  • Reputation management
  • PR strategy development
  • Event coordination
  • Client meeting coordination
  • Media contacts management
  • People management
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Thought leadership
  • Journalist liaison
  • Business development

Languages

French
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

  • Sailing
  • Horse Riding
  • Tennis
  • Philanthropy and Charity

Accomplishments

Reading Coach-Shannon Trust

Civil Rights and Social Action Group


Oxford University Women in Leadership- 8 week course



Work Availability

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Timeline

PR and Communications Manager - Hydro Energy Group
07.2023 - Current
University of Westminster - Masters Policy Administration (MPA), Public Policy
10.2017 - 04.2019
Policy advisor - Ministry of Justice
11.2015 - 02.2022
Probation officer - Ministry of Justice
01.2014 - 10.2014
University of Plymouth - Bachelor of Arts, Politics and International Relations
09.2013 - 05.2016

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