Sian Phillips
Bloxham,GB
Summary
Skilled C Suite professional experienced in trade associations, public relations, and entertainment industries, with demonstrated success in learning new fields quickly. History of making substantial impacts with forward-thinking, resourceful, and adaptable strategies. Successful at understanding markets, key business decisions, and financial operations.
Looking to find a more supportive role to executives.
Skills
- Efficient under pressure
- Confidentiality understanding
- Cross-functional communication
- Professional correspondence, document proofreading and editing
- Travel administration and schedule management
- Crisis management
- Event management
- Graphic design and typesetting
- Software adaptability and proficiency: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Rush)
- Languages: Native English & Welsh, Basic French & Spanish
Work History
Executive Director
Hemp Trades Association
Banbury, OXF
06.2020 - Current
- Work with the board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships, networking strategies, revenue generation opportunities, and brand awareness.
- Membership management and communications, regulatory and government communications, and inter-association relations.
- Developed and kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Overseeing the MMS, CMS, and CRM. Use Microsoft, Adobe, and other software tools to create clear communications.
- Advisor to the Secretariat of the APPG for Industrial Hemp and CBD Products.
Archbishop’s Press Officer’s Assistant
Representative Body of the Church in Wales
Cardiff, Wales
03.2003 - 11.2005
- Supporting the Archbishop’s Press Officer: Writing press releases, professional letters, emails, and memoranda for business communication.
- Planning and implementation of robust PR strategies
- Media Crisis Management Team: Handled crisis communication with professionalism and a proactive mindset to mitigate damage and restore a positive image.
- Support for the Communication Team throughout Wales; Communicating in both English and Welsh with printed and broadcast media companies nationally;
- Organising training events and overseas visits for the Communication Team; Distribution of information to the Bishops and diocesan press officers.
- Maintained office files for reliable reference, including electronic and hard copies.
Professional Musician
Self Employed
, UK
05.1998 - Current
- Toured and performed internationally. Managed other musicians in rehearsals, performances, workshops and other musical activities. Communicated with clients to address requirements and negotiate fees.
- Private peripatetic music teacher - Set personalised targets for pupils, communicating progress through regular parent correspondence.
- Freelance Events & Media Manager - Promotions and Marketing Strategies, Event Organisation and Health & Safety, Stage Management. Organised and promoted music events, festivals and performances around the UK.
Graphic Designer - Freelance
Freelance / Various
, UK
04.1990 - 08.1999
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Music
09.1999 - 01.2002
B.Ed. - Environmental Studies
OND Combined Computer & Business Studies - Computer & Business Studies
06.1987
Accomplishments
CIPR Annual CPD Achievement 2023
Contributor to APPG Plan for a Legal & Regulated Hemp & Cannabis Sector
Schott Music International - authored 'Welsh Fiddle Tunes' 2014
OUP - Contributed to 'Traditional Fiddle' by Jane Griffiths 2015
Recorded Artist (1997-2016)
Certifications & Memberships
Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
Musicians' Union member
Safeguarding Level 3 Advanced Lead
Enhanced DBS held
Interests
Archery - Flatbow and Take-down Recurve
Gardening
Alternative therapies
References
References available upon request.
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