Team
Heather Baker, Managing Director
Founded TopLine, October 2008
Previously:
- Lobbied government for cash machine network, LINK
- Broadcast consulting for Barclays
- Managed BT's largest outsourcing contract with the Ministry of Defence
- Launched Rosetta Stone language software in the UK
- Feature writer for the South African Times and member of SA Business Club
Qualifications:
- MBA from London Business School (2012)
- MA (Psychology) from University of Cape Town
- Comms Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK
- Associate of the CIPR
- Chairman of the PRCA's SME Group
- Special mention, Rising Star of the Year, South African Business Awards
- 2012 IVLP Small Business Development participant
TopLine highlights:
"Getting the agency off the ground during a recession, building a great team, and watching the business grow!"
Luke Budka
Account Director
Previously:
- Internship at Mail on Sunday
- Broadcast consulting for the Woolwich
- Reporter for ChannelEyes - official e-zine of the Channel Expo 2009/10
- Media training co-ordinator with clients including the London Stock Exchange, Bank of England, the British Bankers Association and Barclays
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) in English Literature and Language
TopLine highlights:
"Highlights include our 2011 PRCA Crisis and Issues Management Campaign of the Year Award, front page FT coverage, and the opening of our new office.”
Jamie Field
Head of Production
Previously:
- Produced films for BP, The World Health Organisation, MTV and Paramount
- Conference and event TV expert
- Winner of 2011 Telly Award for film for Alzheimer's Society of Canada
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) television production.
TopLine highlights:
"Working just off Charlotte Street with a team I know I can trust."
Charlotte Ward
Senior Account Manager
Previously:
- Account manager in the B2B graphic arts sector
- Freelance blogger for YMCA South West London
- Local Council elections candidate
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) in History and Archaeology from University of Southampton
- Level 2 trampoline coach and judge
TopLine highlights:
"Learning that there was a surprise benefits package on day one..."
David Jamieson
Account Manager
Previously:
- Account Manager in B2B graphic arts sector
- Reporter at eWEEK Europe
- Freelance travel blogger for eBookers
- Trainee local and sports news reporter in the Wimbledon, Croydon and Greater London areas
Qualifications:
- BTEC National Diploma in Motorsport Engineering
- NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism
TopLine highlights:
"Getting my teeth into a portfolio of exciting clients straight from the word go."
Niamh Kinsella
Account Manager
Previously:
- PR Executive at Workdocx, a SaaS tech start-up
- PR Assistant at Jesselle PR, a leading Australian PR and Branding agency
-
EA in the O&G Mining, Telecommunications, and Infrastructure Industries
Qualifications:
- BBus in Public Relations, Queensland University of Technology
-
BA in French, University of Queensland (Cross-Institutional)
TopLine highlights:
"Working with a great team and seeing our work consistently placed in the national newspapers."
Hannah Stacey
Account Manager
Previously:
- PR Intern
- Work experience at the House of Commons
- Music events organiser
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) History
TopLine highlights:
"Having the opportunity to blog for the B2B Guide to Social Media."
Adam Ketterer
Senior Account Executive
Previously:
- Shore Excursion Executive at a B2B service provider to the cruise industry
Qualifications:
- MA(Hons) English Literature
- MLitt Modernities
TopLine highlights:
"Getting stuck in on client work from day one."
James Beckham
Account Executive
Previously:
- Nearly ten years' experience in Hospitality, Retail and Customer Service, both in the UK and Canada
- Voluntary work with River Cottage
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) in English and Film, University of Southampton
- MA in Film, University of Southampton
- A barely used Ski Instructor's License
TopLine highlights:
“Working with such a close knit team and being thrown straight in at the deep end.”
Rene Musech
Account Executive
Previously:
- Communications Intern for the Governor of Minnesota
- Research Assistant at a U.S. public policy think tank
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) in International Relations, Franklin College Switzerland
- MSc in Comparative Politics, London School of Economics
TopLine highlights:
"Working with interesting clients in a small company environment."
Alfonso Fernandez-Stuyck
Finance Director
Previously:
- Investment Banking (Leveraged Finance) at Société Générale
- CLO fund investor (LBOs) at Egret Capital
- Private Equity Investor at Ithmar Captial and Energy Capital Group
- Finance and growth advisor to small growing businesses
Qualifications:
- MBA from London Business School. Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship
- Msc in Banking and International Finance from Cass Business School
- Degree in Business Administration from University of Valencia, Spain
TopLine highlights:
“Being part of a highly entrepreneurial company, extremely dynamic and with great potential for growth.”
Sian Evans
Executive Assistant
Previously:
- Online music PR
- Assistant at the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
- Over ten years experience performing, writing, arranging and recording music
Qualifications:
- BMus (Hons) Music and Computer Sound Design
- Master Performance Diploma (Vocaltech/Trinity Music College)
TopLine highlights:
"Joining a very passionate and driven team; as well as being greeted by Devon the very friendly dog!"
Rich Lyman
Video Producer/ Director
Previously:
- Worked for top broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5
- Genres include glossy studio shows, drama, entertainment, sport, fashion and music
- Lover of telly things and digital video production
Qualifications:
- BA (hons) Media Production
TopLine highlights:
"Shooting with Kim Kardashian, like OMG she was totally awesome."
Sarah Lockett
Presenter and Media Trainer
Previously:
- News Anchor/Reporter and Business Presenter at Sky News
- Business Presenter/News Reporter at BBC News 24
- Reporter at Channel 4 News
- Reporter at Channel 5 News
- Anchor, ITV’s ‘Meridian Tonight’ (2 years)
- Newsreader/Reporter at BBC London
- Presenter/Reporter at ITN Productions
- Newsreader, BBC Radio 1
- Newsreader/Reporter IRN
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) Modern Languages (Russian and French)
TopLine highlights:
"Presenting as-live interviews on complex topics from conferences for quick turnaround to be broadcast on YouTube the same day - and mastering diplomatic, constructive feedback of Media Training clients, of varying abilities!"
Hannah Codrington
Account Executive
Previously:
- Corporate Hospitality Catering Manager at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Population and Community Development Association (PDA),Thailand
Qualifications:
- (MA) Hons Divinity, University of Edinburgh
TopLine highlights:
"Working for a dynamic and rapidly expanding company with great people."
Sophie Mackintosh
Account Executive
Previously:
- PR and marketing work experience at Penguin Children's books
- Temporary PA to a publishing CEO in the run-up to Frankfurt Book Fair
- Worked with a start-up publishing house, Kohl, in Glasgow
Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing, University of Warwick
TopLine highlights:
"Working with a super-friendly and organised team in a passionate environment -and flowers on my first day!"
