Hey, I'm JK.
When complicated change needs to land with real people, I've deployed campaigns that make information accessible and real.
In this busy world, where information is everywhere, being concise, testing new methods and using analytics to refine, means that my approach makes a clear difference. That's why I know:
- open and transparent communication is intrinsic in unlocking success, delivering results and sharing information.
- strong and inspirational leaders ensure trust and clarity through well-defined vision that everyone can buy in to.
- stakeholders who are mobilised and energised increases return on investment indirectly, often becoming ambassadors for the organisation.
My approach puts target audiences front and centre, identifying what they need to know, and how they access information best, and balances human-first content with corporate strategy, often finding ways to thread a more global message in even the most local of communications.
Here are just a few examples:
- At Eurostar, where I created the 'Borders are changing' space on Workvivo to become the single source of truth on ongoing changes to the EU-UK border.
- And when I recruited a team of 'Dutch Routes Diplomates' to tell the story of Eurostar's opening of 'New Amsterdaam', using their self-taped content.
- Or in Westminster, where I briefed Parliamentarians from across the House on international high speed rail, and – most pressingly at the time – about access to Temple Mills Depot in East London, as the ORR were about to announce a decision impacting future competition.
Education
University of Wales: Newport
Documentary Photography BA (hons)
With a focus on the use of photography within the LGBTQIA+ rights movement within the USA, JK's research looked at how visual imagery was used to communicate, and even 'normalise' subjects through the photographs captured and shared. He also completed projects reflecting on mental health and celebrating one of Cardiff's only LGBT+ friendly churches, Church of St Andrew & St Teilo on Woodville Road.
From Sep 2010
until Jun 2013
Experience
Eurostar
Internal Communications Officer
Working across five countries, in three languages and with multiple cultures with over 2,500 colleagues, JK's role at Eurostar led on changes to the UK-EU border ('Borders are changing'), introduction of a global DEI strategy ('Everyone Belongs'), and creation and training of a team of 'Frontline Communicators'. He also supported the Public Affairs team in briefing UK politicians on substantive upcoming changes to the international high speed rail industry.
From Nov 2022
until Dec 2025
Yeovil Pride
Founder and Chair
Leveraging his experience from Pride in London (and elsewhere), JK returned to his hometown to create an LGBTQ+ celebration and protest moment in South Somerset from scratch, acting as a catalyst to bring the community together. In its first year, with just a few weeks notice, over 100 people attended, thanks to an outreach plan leveraging social media and local news outlets including BBC Somerset.
From Aug 2019
until Oct 2023
Ed Davey MP & Kingston Liberal Democrats
Campaign Manager
JK managed the campaign which secured Ed Davey's second largest majority of 10,489 (or 17.2%) and increased his share of the vote to 51.1% (+6.4%) in the December 2019 General Election. He was also involved in Ed's Lib Dem Leadership campaign in August 2020, where Ed was elected with 63.5% of the vote.
After this, JK managed the campaign which took the Kingston Lib Dems to their best ever local election results in May 2022. Here, the party increased its majority on Kingston Council to 44 seats (+5). JK's work mobilised stakeholders, set clear strategy and secured investment to ensure success.
From Apr 2019
until Nov 2022
Park Communications
Account Manager
Helping to set-up a new 'large format' department, expanding the company's offer and winning further business from existing clients such as Christie's, JK brought his industry experience along with his strong project management skills to ensure a return on investment.
From May 2017
until Apr 2019
Four Graphics
Account Manager
Gaining first-hand experience of print-production industry, leveraging Four Graphics' position in South London, JK quickly moved from an entry-level role, to owning relationships with key accounts, including national retailers such as Wyevale Garden Centres and marketing agencies such as Inspired Thinking Group (ITG).
From Jul 2015
until May 2017
Liberal Democrats
National Artwork Support Officer
Working in the month's immediately before the 2015 General Election, JK worked with candidates across the UK – from St Ives to Inverness, from Montgomeryshire to Colchester – working on artwork, design and copywritting for a variety of printed formats.
From Oct 2014
until Jul 2015
Cotswold Liberal Democrats
Campaign Organiser
Spending a few month's in the Cotwolds, JK worked with the Liberal Democrats to continue to build momentum towards the 2015 General Election, mostly focusing on mobilisation of volunteers to join the campaign, as well as artworking and copywriting.
From Jun 2014
until Oct 2014
Weston-super-Mare Liberal Democrats
Campaign Organiser
His first role after graduation, JK learnt the basics of political campaigning in the run-up to the 2015 General Election with the local party in Weston-super-Mare. In this role, he helped build momentum, using the 2014 European Elections to energise supporters into action.