Ruth Morrison
Bordon,Hampshire
Summary
I am a process driven and empathetic team member who is used to hitting the ground running, solving problems, supporting colleagues and building strong working relationships with clients. I work well under pressure, and am confident making decisions to achieve positive outcomes for the company and client. I pride myself on bringing a practical, people focused approach to my work.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Owner
Maandishi Limited
Bordon, Hampshire
1998.07 - Current
- working with small businesses in setting up processes both internal and external in order to maximise departmental efficiency, specialising in, but not limited to, communications strategies, damage limitation, litigation and administration
- all aspects of commercial and creative writing, including bids and tender writing, sales templates, corporate blogs and social media
- clients include not for profit charities, corporate training, publishing, IT, solicitors, accountant, tax advisor and a start up fish food company amongst others
Account Director
MCA Directors
Camberley, Surrey
1993.06 - 1998.01
- instrumental in making a client's brief come to life - storyboarding, conference theming from sets to venues to corporate team building
- overseeing and coordinating editing of conference videos
- running conference events from facilities management to crew
- instructing and rehearsing speakers on placement, autocue, camera presence
- responsible for company marketing
Press Cuttings Sales Manager
Phil Stott Monitors
Bethnal Green, City of London
1992.03 - 1993.06
- audio transcribing incoming news from various media sources for blue chip clients, identifying leads
- devised successful sales pitches for significant conversion rates
- developed robust client relationships for improved business growth
Sales and customer service representative
Various
London, City of London
1991.01 - 1992.03
- Jan-Jun 1991 Financial Sales for Laurentian Milldon based in Piccadilly, London. Role involved sourcing and identifying leads, understanding client requirements and conforming to FCA regulations supplying the solution
- Jun 1991 - Mar 1992 Telesales Manager at Cartridge Recycling Centre, Osterley, London. Role involved training a small telesales team in the resales of recycled laser and inkjet print cartridges. This was a new concept at the time and so customer persuasion and conversion was important in order to succeed
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Literature
The University of Warwick
Coventry 09/1987 - 07/1990
Proof Reading and Copy Editing Course -
Maple Publishing
/1998 -
Professional Certificate - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
/1996 -
Anti Money Laundering Certificate - AML
Interchange Interactive Ltd
Farnham, Surrey 05/2026 -
Skills
- process and organisation
- communication
- creative problem solving
- good and accurate use of written English
- time management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Owner
Maandishi Limited
1998.07 - Current
Account Director
MCA Directors
1993.06 - 1998.01
Press Cuttings Sales Manager
Phil Stott Monitors
1992.03 - 1993.06
Sales and customer service representative
Various
1991.01 - 1992.03
Anti Money Laundering Certificate - AML
Interchange Interactive Ltd
05/2026 -
Professional Certificate - Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
/1996 -
Proof Reading and Copy Editing Course -
Maple Publishing
/1998 -
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Literature
The University of Warwick
09/1987 - 07/1990