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Veronica Ellis

Plymouth,Devon

Summary

Passionate about learning, communications and creativity with demonstrable skills across client projects in learning design, communications and copywriting.


Held senior posts in corporate, non-profit making and consulting. Created everything from global academies for blue chip clients, to custom communications for small groups.

Now working on a contract/ freelance basis, specialising in engaging learning content, communications and copywriting.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Freelance Learning & Communications Consultant

Self-employed
Plymouth
10.2015 - Current
  • Successfully, and repeatedly, delivers complex projects within tight deadlines.
  • Applies creativity and innovation to learning design and delivery.
  • Develops communication support materials to increase the engagement and impact of client projects.

Head, Capability Building Practice

Pope Woodhead & Associates Ltd
Saint Ives
11.2013 - 10.2015
  • Led successful projects in learning, communication and employee engagement.
  • Delivered on key objectives within agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Prepared and managed project plans from end to end, meeting required milestones.

Principal Consultant

Pope Woodhead & Associates Ltd
Saint Ives
01.2010 - 11.2013
  • Provided consulting services to clients, advising on strategies, risks and return on investment.
  • Conducted in-depth market research by consulting experts on technical and business subjects, collecting data to produce relevant, high-quality content and programmes.
  • Guided clients through complex change management processes successfully.
  • Strengthened relationships with stakeholders through effective communication techniques.

Co-founder & Managing Director

Healthcare A2Z Ltd (a not-for-profit organisation)
Comberton
04.2004 - 01.2010
  • Led teams to improve communication and collaboration.
  • Achieved superior learning outcomes through the application of active learning and engagement techniques.
  • Created engaging education and communication programmes for a wide range of roles across the health & social care sector.
  • Trained over 10,000 NHS staff over 5 years.

Education & Communication Consultant

Self-employed
Cambridge
01.2003 - 04.2004
  • Supported sales and marketing teams by developing marketing strategies and campaigns.
  • Distilled complex topics and information into compelling, clear communications.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executives with excellent copywriting and data visualisation.
  • Produced promotional materials with creative copywriting and photo editing skills.

Client Services Director

Transart Ltd
Saint Ives
02.2002 - 11.2002

Programme management – working with clients and the account team to scope, plan, and support the implementation of key accounts.
Communication consultant – working with key clients to develop traditional and new media solutions for internal awareness/branding exercises.

Associate Director

Pope Woodhead & Associates Ltd
Saint Ives
05.1995 - 12.2001

Regional Marketing Manager

NTL Ltd
Cambridge
05.1994 - 05.1995

Strategic marketing planning and implementation for three cable franchises, including community engagement, customer retention activities, consumer market research, marketing campaigns and sales support.

PR & Marketing Communications Officer

TWI (not-for-profit member organisation)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.1990 - 05.1994

Member marketing, publications planning, media relations, press liaison and internal communications for NPO materials science research and development organisation.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Marketing

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.1993 - 06.1994

A-Levels (x3) - Various

Ely Sixth Form College
Ely

GCSEs (x11) - Various

Soham Village College
Ely

Skills

  • Corporate communications
  • Non-profit communications
  • Copywriting
  • Technical writing
  • Campaign planning
  • Learning design
  • Project management
  • Client relations

Affiliations

  • Art. Creativity. Nature. Cooking. Gardening.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Learning & Communications Consultant

Self-employed
10.2015 - Current

Head, Capability Building Practice

Pope Woodhead & Associates Ltd
11.2013 - 10.2015

Principal Consultant

Pope Woodhead & Associates Ltd
01.2010 - 11.2013

Co-founder & Managing Director

Healthcare A2Z Ltd (a not-for-profit organisation)
04.2004 - 01.2010

Education & Communication Consultant

Self-employed
01.2003 - 04.2004

Client Services Director

Transart Ltd
02.2002 - 11.2002

Associate Director

Pope Woodhead & Associates Ltd
05.1995 - 12.2001

Regional Marketing Manager

NTL Ltd
05.1994 - 05.1995

Diploma of Higher Education - Marketing

Cambridge Regional College
09.1993 - 06.1994

PR & Marketing Communications Officer

TWI (not-for-profit member organisation)
01.1990 - 05.1994

A-Levels (x3) - Various

Ely Sixth Form College

GCSEs (x11) - Various

Soham Village College
Veronica Ellis