Philippa Sidle
Dundee
Summary
Accomplished public relations professional, journalist and author with expertise in writing and researching articles, press releases, and other publicity material. Proficiency in copy-editing, project planning and management, and client/customer relationship management and communication. Skilled in using Microsoft Office suite and Photoshop, website building, and fast accurate typing. Detail-orientated and used to working on own initiative. Highly adaptable.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Administrator
Tayside Opera
Dundee
2023.09 - Current
- Creating and implementing marketing strategies for Tayside Opera's productions, including social media presence.
- Developing and maintaining the company web site.
- Crisis and reputation management.
- Planning of repertoire.
- Liaising with singers to streamline rehearsal schedules.
- Improving and maintaining the company's records.
- Deputising for the company president when necessary.
Public relations specialist
Courtland Communications
Oxford
2000.03 - 2005.07
- Freelance PR consultancy
- Handled communication strategies for clients across a range of sectors, including telecommunications, hi-tech, financial services and the food processing industry.
- Wrote and edited internal company newsletters.
- Developed and implemented campaigns to enhance clients' reputation within their industries and business-to-business customers.
- Wrote bylined articles to position key individuals as thought leaders.
Public relations executive
Le Fevre Communications
Oxford
1995.04 - 2000.02
- Wrote articles and press releases to support PR campaigns across a range of sectors including telecommunications, hi-tech, financial services, early video gaming and the food processing industry.
- Liaised with and managed clients.
- Wrote and edited promotional publications, such as brochures.
- Communicated with journalists and other media outlets.
- Facilitated inquiries and requests from media outlets, verifying legitimacy of sources
- Administered communications and public relations initiatives to support the team.
- Maintained open communication with senior management to keep PR goals on track.
- Developed and maintained clients' corporate image and identity.
Corporate communications executive
AEA Technology
Oxford
1993.03 - 1995.04
- Managed internal communication for the technology transfer division of the Atomic Energy Authority.
- Researched, wrote and edited corporate magazine.
- Liaised with the company's PR consultants to supply case studies for the corporate PR strategy.
- Provided administrative support to the management team.
Marketing assistant
Maxwell Macmillan International
Oxford
1989.05 - 1992.04
- Supported the marketing managers and sales representatives in planning and implementing marketing campaigns for a range of book imprints.
- Wrote press releases and other publicity material.
- Helped to organise and attended trade fairs.
- Provided administrative support.
Library assistant
Radcliffe Science Library
Oxford
1988.04 - 1989.04
- Provided assistance to students and researchers in the science and medical reading room of the Radcliffe Library.
- Managed library resources.
- Assisted with cataloguing and research queries.
Freelance journalist
Freelance
Oxford
1986.06 - 1988.03
- Wrote regular monthly articles for the UK's leading video games publications.
Education
Master of Arts - English Language and Literature
Oxford University
Oxford 09/1983 - 06/1987
Skills
- Writing and researching articles, press releases and other publicity material
- Copy-editing
- Project planning and management
- Client/customer relationship management and communication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Photoshop
- Website building
- Fast accurate typing
Affiliations
- Opera singing
Accomplishments
Written and published thirteen novels in three different genres
Timeline
Administrator
Tayside Opera
2023.09 - Current
Public relations specialist
Courtland Communications
2000.03 - 2005.07
Public relations executive
Le Fevre Communications
1995.04 - 2000.02
Corporate communications executive
AEA Technology
1993.03 - 1995.04
Marketing assistant
Maxwell Macmillan International
1989.05 - 1992.04
Library assistant
Radcliffe Science Library
1988.04 - 1989.04
Freelance journalist
Freelance
1986.06 - 1988.03
Master of Arts - English Language and Literature
Oxford University
09/1983 - 06/1987