Catherine Wood

Catherine Wood

Senior Communications Officer at CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

Greater Cambridge Area
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A skilled communications professional with experience in the non-profit sector. Excellent copywriting, with a passion for content creation, photography and video communications.

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Experience

  • CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

    CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

    5 years 1 month

    • CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education Graphic

      Senior Communications Officer

      CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

      - Present 1 year 9 months

      Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

      Part of a small, dynamic Communications Team at CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education, the pan-African movement revolutionizing how girls’ education is delivered.

      Responsible for supporting the Communications, Digital Marketing, Fundraising Development, and Development Operations teams — categorizing, preparing and editing digital content for release in internal and external communications. Closely collaborating with colleagues across five African countries, I raise awareness of…

      Part of a small, dynamic Communications Team at CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education, the pan-African movement revolutionizing how girls’ education is delivered.

      Responsible for supporting the Communications, Digital Marketing, Fundraising Development, and Development Operations teams — categorizing, preparing and editing digital content for release in internal and external communications. Closely collaborating with colleagues across five African countries, I raise awareness of CAMFED’s mission and amplify the voices of the young women and girls CAMFED supports.

    • CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education Graphic

      Communications Officer

      CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

      - 2 years 3 months

    • CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education Graphic

      Communications Assistant

      CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

      - 1 year 2 months

      Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • Communications Intern

    Cambridge Sustainable Food

    - 3 months

    Cambridge, United Kingdom

  • First Mile

    First Mile

    2 years 7 months

    • First Mile Graphic

      Senior Business Development Executive

      First Mile

      - 1 year 1 month

      London, United Kingdom

      Effectively communicated First Mile services through compelling pitches, quotes, and tailored proposals for businesses and organisations across London, with the ultimate goal of raising the recycling rate of London as a whole and lowering the carbon footprint of the city. Built strong client relationships and negotiated to meet environmental and financial goals.

    • First Mile Graphic

      Senior Sales Development Representative

      First Mile

      - 10 months

      London, United Kingdom

      Responsible for prospecting, qualifying and generating new sales leads to support the Business Development department. Raiding brand awareness at networking events, developing new business via phone and direct communication such as email and social media, and training junior staff members.

    • First Mile Graphic

      Sales Development Representative

      First Mile

      - 7 months

      London, United Kingdom

    • First Mile Graphic

      Business Development Executive

      First Mile

      - 4 months

      London, United Kingdom

      Part of a fast paced inbound sales team, closed leads via telephone and email, exceeding monthly targets.

  • Wowcher Graphic

    Associate Business Consultant

    Wowcher

    - 7 months

    London, United Kingdom

    Managed the Home Furnishing accounts for the Wowcher's National Sales team. Negotiated profitable deals, achieved targets and strengthened merchant relationships.

  • My Mini Factory Graphic

    Creative Marketing Team Lead

    My Mini Factory

    - 1 year 7 months

    London, United Kingdom

    • Led a small team responsible for painting and finishing 3D printed models for customers including Le Bon Marché, Google, The Saatchi Gallery, Diesel, and MCM Comic Con.
    • Events, outreach and public engagement including appearing on The Gadget Show (Channel 5) and at London Gaming Live.
    • Created digital marketing content in response to emerging trends including YouTube videos, social media posts, and blog articles.

Education

  • University of Hertfordshire Graphic

    University of Hertfordshire

    Character Creation and Technical Effects (BA Hons) Animation and Stop-Motion 1st Class

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    Activities and Societies: Outdoors Society Climbing Club

    Character Creation and Technical Effects BA Hons

  • Headington School Graphic

    Headington School

    -

    Activities and Societies: Swimming, Athletics.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • FOREST FARM PEACE GARDEN Graphic

    Community Volunteer

    FOREST FARM PEACE GARDEN

    Environment

    Taking part in Permablitz London volunteer days at Forest Farm Peace Garden (Epping, London), to transform neglected shrub land areas into raised vegetable beds.

  • Conservation Volunteer

    Boundary Brook Nature Park

    Environment

    Regular voluntary conservation management at Boundary Brook Park,helping to maintain a 3-acre oasis in an urban jungle. The park contains native flora, trees, and vital habitats for local wildlife.

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