Shelley Nicol
Fochabers
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in agriculture and rural affairs. Demonstrates exceptional research capability and strict adherence to client confidentiality. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Honest, reliable, quick to learn and with excellent timekeeping. Full, clean UK driving license.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Caseworker
Douglas Ross MP/MSP
Forres, Moray
2017.11 - 2026.05
- Managed extensive case load in a rural area.
- Coordinated meetings and surgery tours.
- Excelled at dealing face-to-face with constituents and delivered prompt responses from third parties in response to appeals for help and support.
Newspaper editor
Highland News and Media
Keith, Moray
2013.03 - 2017.11
- Met tight deadlines without compromising on editorial quality or accuracy.
- Formulated content strategies to meet readers' interest areas.
- Covered current events and breaking news stories in a rural area.
- Increased reader engagement by developing compelling storylines and headlines.
Stock Control
Tesco
Keith, Moray
2008.08 - 2013.03
- Managed stock control systems for efficient inventory management.
- Managed stock control effectively to avoid unnecessary waste or shortages during service hours.
- Assisted in stock control and management for smoother operation.
- Worked shelf stacking and on checkouts.
News reporter and News Editor
Farmers Weekly Magazine
Sutton, Surrey
1994.09 - 2005.11
- Maintained professionalism under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines.
- Conducted extensive research for accurate and in-depth reporting.
- Developed strong relationships with farmers, industry representatives, government officials and ministers.
- Produced high-quality articles by consistent fact-checking and proofreading.
- Responsible for a team of eight journalists when appointed News Editor in 1996.
Communications officer
Scottish Milk Marketing Board
Paisley, Renfrewshire
1992.07 - 1994.08
- Worked closely with members of Scottish agriculture press on the move towards deregulation of the UK’s Milk Marketing Boards.
- Involved in communicating with the 2200 milk producers in the SMMB area, keeping them updated during the moves to a deregulated market, offering vital information and, importantly, reassurance.
Sales Representative
Coopers Animal Health
Crewe, Cheshire
1989.06 - 1992.07
- Tailored pitches according to individual consumer preferences to veterinary practices and agricultural merchants.
- Regularly updated professional knowledge through workshops and seminars for enhanced performance.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of product offerings to facilitate customer decisions.
- Enhanced brand visibility by participating in trade shows and conferences.
- Provided after-sales support, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
BSc (Hons) Agricultural Science -
University of Nottingham
09/1985 - 07/1988
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Dr Challoners High School
Little Chalfont, Bucks 09/1983 - 06/1985
Skills
- Longstanding involvement in agriculture and rural affairs
- Case management expertise
- Research capability
- Client confidentiality compliance
- Microsoft office suite familiarity
- Excellent time management
- Full UK drivers license
Timeline
Caseworker
Douglas Ross MP/MSP
2017.11 - 2026.05
Newspaper editor
Highland News and Media
2013.03 - 2017.11
Stock Control
Tesco
2008.08 - 2013.03
News reporter and News Editor
Farmers Weekly Magazine
1994.09 - 2005.11
Communications officer
Scottish Milk Marketing Board
1992.07 - 1994.08
Sales Representative
Coopers Animal Health
1989.06 - 1992.07
BSc (Hons) Agricultural Science -
University of Nottingham
09/1985 - 07/1988
A-Levels - Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Dr Challoners High School
09/1983 - 06/1985