Helen Vinsen

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ABOUT HELEN VINSEN

I am a versatile individual with proven track record in marketing, project management, event organising and PR. I am a team player, a motivator, who can plan, implement, manage and monitor projects or campaigns. I have a wealth of contacts in the region and am a ‘go to’ person. My passion for arts and culture underpins much of my work, as well as my love of the region and what it has to offer. I am able to think creatively and outside the box, developing new ideas but firmly keeping my feet on the floor to get results. This includes increasing footfall and impacting financial results for commercial, public sector and corporate clients as well as raising money for charities. I am known for bringing drive, energy, experience and enthusiasm to projects that capture the imagination of the public whilst raising and the profile of local businesses, charities and Public Sector organisations – and subsequently raising funds for charity sector clients and impacting financial results for commercial and corporate clients. I have worked with numerous organisations including Norwich Castle, GoGoDragons, GoGoHares, The Forum, Norwich Cathedral, Coleman Opticians, Wild in Art, Break Charity, Norwich Freemen, Norwich BID, VisitNorwich, Museum of Norwich, Strangers Hall,The Library Restaurant, Anglia Print, Solus Garden & Leisure, Fabulous Frames, Paint Out Norwich, Bawdeswell Garden Centre, Hot Chip, Red Card Comedy Club, Louis Deli, Maddermarket Theatre, Hostry Festival, Norfolk Arts Awards, Rumburgh Farm. Marketing, fundraising and sponsorship account management for GoGoDragons! 2015 & GoGoHares 2018, Cows about Cambridge 2021 community art projects. Gateway to Medieval England project managing the public fundraising campaign for Norwich Castle called Keep Giving. Marketing support and communications for Dippy on Tour at Norwich Cathedral 2021. Work for Norwich BID includes managing the installation of 8 community book benches, Norwich Summer Sessions rebrand, marketing and operations. Account manager for VN members, increasing membership, creating business opportunities and networking whilst promoting the city. Sponsorship manager for Norwich Wine Week. Finalist for EDP Best in Marketing award 2019.