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My marketing journey began over a decade ago with a simple belief: great marketing should drive real business growth. Starting as a Marketing Communications Coordinator, I've progressively built my expertise across every aspect of B2B marketing - from PR campaigns reaching 500,000+ people across Europe to managing international trade shows in Hong Kong and Germany. But it's my recent role at Henley Bridge where I've truly found my stride as a strategic leader. When I joined, there was no marketing department. Today, I lead a 6-person team and manage a £200k budget, having grown web sales from £1.3m to £6.5m whilst supporting overall company growth from £20m to £32m. I've learned that successful marketing isn't just about campaigns - it's about building teams, managing budgets strategically, and creating sustainable growth engines. What makes me different? I'm an all-rounder who bridges traditional marketing expertise with digital innovation. Whether it's developing supplier partnership programmes that generate £50k additional budget, implementing HubSpot automation, or creating event series that deliver 1,000+ qualified leads, I focus on initiatives that directly impact the bottom line. I thrive in senior roles where I can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working closely with leadership teams to drive ambitious growth plans.