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  LUCY GEORGE, Mayor

Lucy has 17 years experience in PR and marketing communications and five years experience in the media. Lucy has devised and delivered communication projects for global brands and has a track record of successful communication campaigns to her credit. In addition to corporate communication and reputation management, Lucy has spent 10 years preparing corporate spokespeople and elected officials for tough questions from the media. Lucy has served as an international spokesperson and has experience of media relations across 30 countries. 

Most overworked words: “I can see the story in that.”

 
  LISA RAMSAY, Deputy

Lisa brings more than 17 years public relations experience to her role as account director with Wordville.  She has been responsible for project managing national communications campaigns working at leading agencies Citigate and Bell Pottinger and was responsible for setting up and managing the Scottish office for international technology agency, Firefly Communications. Her specialist skills include media relations, stakeholder management, event management and PR strategy development across a variety of sectors including corporate, B2B, healthcare, technology and personal finance.

She has been responsible for developing and delivering strategic PR and stakeholder campaigns for clients such as Tesco Personal Finance, Direct Debit, Television Licensing and Sword Ciboodle.

Most overworked words: “I’ve had an idea...”

 
  ANNALISE WALLIKER, Justice of the Peace

Annalise has more than eight years journalism and PR experience spanning Australia and the UK. Working across broadcast, online and print journalism, she was a reporter at Australia’s highest selling daily newspaper, the Herald Sun, for three and a half years. In PR, Annalise’s strong news sense has seen her excel in press office operation and strategy development and implementation securing excellent results in mainstream, niche, trade and B2B media. She has led and contributed to a wide range of campaigns for corporate, third sector and public sector clients, ensuring media outreach always exceeded targets.

Annalise’s clients past and present include the UK’s largest independent communications agency, one of London’s leading floral design academies, a global cosmetics company, an international tourism board, the UK’s largest third sector careers fair, a number of leading UK and European automotive brands, two Australian Government departments, Australia's leading university and a number of Australian education, health and culture charities.

Most overworked words: “Happy days”

 
  JESS MATTHIAS, Gunslinger

Since graduating from the University of Surrey, Jess has gained seven years’ experience in PR and has worked for clients in a variety of sectors including entertainment, not-for-profit, automotive and architecture. Jess has managed national PR campaigns and events for many well-known brands, as well as helping new and unique companies to build strong and positive reputations in various types of media. She is also no stranger to being in the limelight herself, having appeared as spokesperson for several organisations on national TV and radio news.

Jess brings experience from both sides of the field, having worked client-side in communications teams as well as working for PR consultancies. She has also worked as a freelance writer, covering a diverse range of topics from music to end-of-life care.

Most overworked words: “Make it happen”
 
  STEPHANIE ROCK, Sheriff

Stephanie’s speciality is the organisation of both local and international events for our clients. She is also responsible for reporting and measurement of PR and managing office operations. Since joining Wordville, she has worked on a range of clients including Oracle specialist Inatech, a leading floral design school and a global engineering company. Stephanie has managed guest relations on several events run by Wordville. Among these are the launch of Skillset’s Craft and Technical Skills Academy, an event for an international tourist board and a press social for Sportingbet, an online betting business, held in Barcelona.

Stephanie has been trained in Fundamentals of Project Management and with her background in retail and service delivery, client relations are a top priority for Stephanie.

Most overworked words: “I’ve already done it”

 
  DEBORAH HOCKHAM, Station Master

Debbie has more than 20 years experience managing and promoting events in the UK, Europe and North America. Spearheading forum3 for the past decade, the UK’s largest not-for-profit careers fair, Debbie has been responsible for the successful planning, sponsorship, and delivery of the industry event which receives 15,000 visitors annually. A senior event planner, Debbie has produced over 200 events ranging from exhibitions, conferences and training to fundraising special events, corporate product launches, sales conferences and parties.

Debbie has worked with many major not-for-profit, arts and social housing organisations including Save the Children, Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation, NSPCC as well as corporate clients including Vodafone and Volvo. She also runs training sessions on successful event management and exhibitions.

Most overworked words: “There was a problem but I’ve fixed it.”

 
  ALFONS PICH, Frontiersman

With more than six years experience spanning PR, marketing and communications for global brands, Alfons has a solid knowledge of international press, in particular continental Europe.

Over his professional career Alfons has provided strategic direction and support to many non-profit, cultural, entertainment and government clients, including Badoo, a 120-million-member social network. He has also been charged with the task of giving lectures about non-formal communication and social media strategies at universities across Barcelona.

He holds an MA in Cultural Communication and a BA in History from the University of Barcelona. He is fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan.

Most overworked words: “Tinc una gran notícia…” “I’ve got some great news…”

 
  ANJA STOBBART, Night watchman

With a background in television and journalism, Anja Stobbart began her career at YLE, the Finnish state broadcaster, before moving back to the UK and working for LWT, Sky and Channel 5 in production. In PR & media relations Anja drafts by-lined articles and carries out key research for Wordville’s diverse range of clients. She also pens the third-weekly Calsoft blog for client, Inatech.

Most overworked words: “I’ve found an interesting take on that…”

 
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