Ruth Raymond

Skills & Expertise

Delivery Experience: websites, apps, campaigns, marketing, manuscripts

Core PM Skills

• Agile & Waterfall delivery
• Stakeholder & client management
• Risk & issue management
• Budgeting & resource planning
• Process improvement & workflow optimisation
• Editorial workflow management
• Team leadership & coaching
• Multi-project coordination
• Attention to detail & delivery quality

Coaching, Training & Mentoring

• Project Management Mentoring: supported junior and mid-level PMs to grow confidence, improve delivery skills, and handle stakeholder challenges.
• Line Management: experience leading project teams, providing 1:1 support, performance feedback, and career development guidance.
• Tech Talent Development: trained mums returning to work and young adults in tech skills and project management.
• Training & Facilitation: background as a technical trainer, delivering workshops and practical training sessions for adults in project management and technology.
• Leadership Style: empathetic, supportive, and focused on helping individuals unlock their potential while aligning with organisational goals.

Editorial: Copy Editing & Proofreading

• Experienced in copy editing manuscripts, reports, and educational materials for clarity, accuracy, and style consistency.
• Skilled in proofreading across academic, publishing, and marketing contexts, ensuring error-free final delivery.
• Strong knowledge of editorial workflows, from author handover through to typesetting and production.
• Collaborated with writers, editors, and designers to maintain high editorial standards and smooth production schedules.
• Sharp eye for grammar, spelling, and consistency, with a focus on meeting strict publishing deadlines.

Senior Project Manager specialising in the creative, publishing, media, broadcasting, and education sectors, delivering projects across digital platforms, marketing, and multi-channel campaigns. Skilled in managing the full project lifecycle using Agile and Waterfall, with a focus on clear processes, stakeholder engagement, and crossfunctional collaboration. Experienced in coaching and line management, supporting project managers and creative teams to build confidence and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Previous projects include work with GL Education, University of Bristol, BBC, News UK, Trinity Mirror, Dennis Publishing, Dyson, and Immediate Media.

BA (Hons) Journalism and Media, 2:1