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Communications Specialist
Ian Coulson-Thorpe
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Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom
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I have more than 15 years experience in creative communications. My specialist areas are media handling, creative writing, graphic design, photography and animation. I have produced a wide range of communication materials for the NHS and other clients. I have advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. I also embrace traditional creative methods by producing hand-drawn animations whenever possible. You might say I'm a bit quick on the draw.
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United Kingdom
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English
Fluently
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Larger project
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My experience
2019 - 2020
job
Communications & Engagement Manager
Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Manager
2017 - 2019
job
Communications Officer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
2010 - 2017
job
Media and Communications Officer
North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
In this role I was responsible for managing all internal and external communications for in-patient services, including production of patient information materials such as welcome packs, posters, leaflets and brochures. I was responsible for managing the production of annual reports, forward plans and other corporate strategy documents. I was the first point of contact for all media enquiries and responsible for writing press releases and statements.
Writing, Account Manager, Production, Manager
2003 - 2009
job
Communications Officer
NHS Newham.
I was employed as a Communications Officer at NHS Newham for six years. In this role, I worked on internal and external communications. I was responsible for the production of a bi-monthly staff magazine and a monthly bulletin for doctors and other clinical staff. I wrote press releases, statements and articles. I designed a wide range of public, patient and staff communication materials which were used in a wide range of campaigns.
Internal Communications
I wrote and edited articles for a bi-monthly staff magazine (Newham Health Matters) which was distributed to GPs, dentists, nurses, opticians, pharmacists and administrative staff at NHS Newham. I liaised regularly with senior managers and directors about plans for staff engagement. I was responsible for managing and editing the monthly team brief and ensuring that deadlines were met. I was responsible for reviewing, approving and uploading content onto the intranet and website.
External Communications
I worked on the Newham Health Debate with the Patient and Public Involvement team to engage more than 3,500 Newham residents about plans to develop health services in the borough. I used surveys, designed promotional materials and did face to face interviews at major events in the borough.
My press releases, articles and photographs were published in the local newspapers.
Internal Communications
I wrote and edited articles for a bi-monthly staff magazine (Newham Health Matters) which was distributed to GPs, dentists, nurses, opticians, pharmacists and administrative staff at NHS Newham. I liaised regularly with senior managers and directors about plans for staff engagement. I was responsible for managing and editing the monthly team brief and ensuring that deadlines were met. I was responsible for reviewing, approving and uploading content onto the intranet and website.
External Communications
I worked on the Newham Health Debate with the Patient and Public Involvement team to engage more than 3,500 Newham residents about plans to develop health services in the borough. I used surveys, designed promotional materials and did face to face interviews at major events in the borough.
My press releases, articles and photographs were published in the local newspapers.
Content, Website, Surveys, GPS, Health, BEE, Production
2002 - 2003
job
administration assistant
Countrywide Property Inspections.
(Temp)
Administration
2001 - 2002
job
Animator
3D Films, Telford Plaza.
I worked as a traditional 2D animator for over a year on various short animated films. My main role was to animate characters in various scenarios by drawing and scanning the drawings onto a line tester.
Animator, 2D
My education
1999
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2000
St Martins College
Postgraduate Certificate, Animation
Postgraduate Certificate, Animation
1994
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1997
Kent Institute of Art and Design
Bachelors, Communication Media
Bachelors, Communication Media
1992
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1994
Newham Community college
BTEC National Diploma, Graphic Design
BTEC National Diploma, Graphic Design
1990
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1992
Southwark Sixth form College
BTEC, Art & Design
BTEC, Art & Design
1989
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1990
William Penn Secondary School
Secondary, Maths, Literature English Language (Minor in Communication)
Secondary, Maths, Literature English Language (Minor in Communication)
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