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Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor

Morpeth,Northumberland

Summary

A highly motivated, self-employed professional with over 20 years’ experience in the communications sector. Committed to delivering high-quality services to a wide client-base. A passionate hearing loss advocate with lived experience, actively seeking a new opportunity to work within D/deaf communities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Four Walls PR Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
07.2017 - Current
  • Co-founder of a niche B2B PR Consultancy firm handling a small portfolio of retained clients ranging from private individuals to SME’s and PLC’s.
  • Strategic PR & Marketing Consultancy services, raising client profiles and managing reputations on both a regional and national level.
  • Client liaison, account management and performance reporting
  • Copy and content writing for traditional, digital and online platforms
  • Press release writing, editing and distribution via media outreach software.
  • Press liaison and managing media relations
  • Social media/ online / digital strategy
  • Delivery of social media training to boost employee advocacy

Freelance PR Consultant

Rebecca Taylor PR
Newcastle upon Tyne
10.2005 - 07.2017
  • Independent freelance PR Consultant with a strong client base built from a standing start.
  • Acting on behalf of both small independent firms and large multinationals.
  • Working as an extension of clients' in-house teams to ensure PR/Marketing activities align with wider business goals and long-term growth strategies.
  • Proven track record in successfully raising corporate profiles through effective PR campaigns.
  • Established strong links with regional media outlets
  • Project management of re-branding and website projects
  • Co-ordinating advertising and marketing collateral
  • Social media management
  • Press release writing & distribution, copywriting for multiple platforms

French teacher

Lord Lawson of Beamish School & Applecross School
Newcastle upon Tyne & Perth, WA
09.2002 - 07.2005
  • 2003-2004 - Secondary French teaching with 11-16 year olds delivering planned lessons following the British Curriculum.
  • 2004-2005 - Secondary French teaching in Perth, Western Australia as part of a gap year.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - French & Education

York St John University
York
09.1994 - 07.1998

A-Levels - English Literature, French, Theology

McCauley School
Doncaster

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • An empathic ability to understand and support others within D/deaf communities
  • Multi-tasker who can manage my own time effectively and efficiently
  • Excellent written English skills with strong attention to detail
  • Commercially astute
  • Creative, ideas generator
  • Tech savvy: Microsoft Office, web architecture, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram

Certification

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Secondary French Teaching)

Member of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (MCIPR)

Languages

French
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Literature - an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction
  • Spinning fitness classes & walking
  • Interiors - home improvements, recycling and upcycling vintage items and furniture
  • Family - spending time with my husband, two teenagers and my two dogs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

Four Walls PR Ltd
07.2017 - Current

Freelance PR Consultant

Rebecca Taylor PR
10.2005 - 07.2017

French teacher

Lord Lawson of Beamish School & Applecross School
09.2002 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Arts - French & Education

York St John University
09.1994 - 07.1998

A-Levels - English Literature, French, Theology

McCauley School

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