Shaping Portsmouth - HAS - Heard About Sam. We offer expertise in sales, marketing, and event management to deliver end to end exceptional results on a consultancy basis. Sam McGrath. Hampshire, Portsmouth.

Brief

Supporting Shaping Portsmouth’s growth and programme delivery.

Objective

To assist Shaping Portsmouth's CEO in maintaining and growing their partner client base, delivering business, education, and community programmes, and leading the marketing and events department.

Strategy and Implementation

1. Partner Client Base Growth

Networking and Outreach: Engaged with potential partners through networking events and strategic outreach.
Value Proposition: Highlighted the benefits of partnering with Shaping Portsmouth to attract new clients.

2. Programme Delivery

Business Programmes: Developed and executed initiatives to support local businesses, supporting economic growth.
Education Programmes: Implemented educational initiatives to enhance skills and opportunities for the community.
Community Programmes: Coordinated community projects aimed at improving local health and wellbeing.

3. Marketing and Events Management

Marketing Strategy: Created and executed a comprehensive marketing plan to promote Shaping Portsmouth’s programmes and successes.
Digital Presence: Enhanced the organisation's online presence through social media, newsletters, and an updated website.
Event Planning: Organised events to engage the community and stakeholders, ensuring they were well-attended and impactful.

Results

Partner Growth: Achieved a significant increase in partner clients, enhancing the organisation’s reach and resources.
Successful Programmes: Delivered impactful business, education, and community programmes, meeting or exceeding set objectives.
Effective Marketing: Increased awareness and engagement through targeted marketing efforts.
Well-Executed Events: Hosted 23 successful events per year, creating community engagement and support.

Timescale

2019 - 2023 across multiple proejcts.

Testimonials

“A first-class professional who always delivers and not only goes the extra mile but does it willingly and regularly. To prove I have no hesitation in recommending Sam to anyone who needs this type of support and guidance, we at Shaping have hired her to run our Partner development and recruitment role, and I can't think of a better Ambassador for our organisation.”

— Stef Nienaltowski, CEO | Shaping Portsmouth CIC

“Sam worked with me throughout my time leading the Cruise Passenger Programme. Her enthusiasm and knowledge of leading projects and events was a huge support to me as I introduced and implemented the various elements of the programme. Both passionate and hardworking, Sam was not only a guiding light but supported me with ideas and connections and I couldn't have achieved what I did without her efforts. Sam is a fantastic asset to the Shaping Portsmouth team.”

— Sarah Bell - Travel Industry Consultant

“What can I say about Sam? A fantastic communicator who is extremely organised in helping delivering objective goals. Having been a keener supporter of Shaping Portsmouth for many years I can say the organisation goes from strength to strength with Sam being such an integral part of the success.
Sam is also fantastic at making connections and referrals which is been a huge asset when expanding Delivered Social's branch to Portsmouth. Thank you for all you do for myself and the organisations I've worked for (Past and present!). You're simply fantastic.”

“The Re-opening highstreets fund (RHSS) enabled a formal partnership with Shaping Portsmouth and Heard About Sam and had a clearly defined remit. On behalf of Portsmouth City Council, Shaping Portsmouth delivered against clear objectives. Through a range of business-facing awareness-raising activities, we worked to ensure that the reopening of local economies could be managed successfully and safely. The working relationship with Sam was a success and I thank you for your support, partnership and contribution to the process run during this relationship. Although the contract has now ended, we hope that the relationship fostered throughout the contract period will continue as the Economic Growth team continue to support retail areas and place making across the city.”

— Rebecca Alexander, Place & Markets Officer, Planning & Economic Growth | Portsmouth City Council

Shaping Portsmouth