A Data Privacy Consultant.
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Professional Summary
I am a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), hold a CIPP/E and am a member of IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals). I have a broad range of experience, most recently focused on data protection but also extensive expertise in business/ partner development as well as product management across a 25+ year career working with Media & Tech companies like Microsoft, The Guardian, Mindshare and PHD. Comfortable working with scaled, global firms or small disruptive start-ups.
Skills
Privacy Policies Writing Data Mapping GDPR CCPA Public speaking
Training & Awareness DPIAs Vendor Assessments Data Protection
Legitimate Interests Assessments Contract Negotiation Records of Processing
Work Experience
2018-2020
Unruly
Product Compliance Director overseeing all things data protection and compliance
2016-2018
Spinview
Partnerships development in an exciting VR start up.
2014-2015
Guardian News and Media
Content syndication and partnerships role as maternity cover.
2004-2014
Microsoft
Worked in the consumer business of MSN and Windows 7 in various roles.
Data Protection Consultant
Freelancing for Blis, Cornerstone and Halfspace
1996-2004
2020-2021
Blis Global Limited
DPO + Privacy Compliance Director
2021
Media agencies: PHD, Vizeum and Mindshare
Media Planning and Buying roles across different agencies.
Education
2020
The International Association of Privacy Professionals
CIPP/E Certification - Privacy's premier European data protection certification
CIPM - Certified Information Privacy Manager
1993-1996
University of Leeds
BA Hons Economics and Politics with North American Studies
Interests
I've felt passionate about advancing women and girls since university. I co-founded dawn (women's network) after gaining experience building the UK arm of Women at Microsoft and sitting on the global council. I also work with the NCT to provide coaching for parents returning to the workplace after maternity leave or career breaks.
Outside of work I love to cook (middle eastern food is my fave). When not baking and cooking I can be found hiding in the bathroom taking work calls when trying to look after my sons.