Campaign Experience
Member of the Liberal Democrats since 1988.
Campaign experience from student politics, SW London, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Been involved in campaigns in each of the Lothian constituency seats and beyond. Especially helping Mike Pringle in 2003, Marilyne Maclaren in 2005 and Fred Mackintosh and Kevin Lang in 2010.
2005 and 2010 Westminster Candidate for Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Regularly lending support to local or national campaign
Leadership Experience
Has planned, lead and trained city-wide campaigns of volunteers.
Served on exec of West Lothian Liberal Democrats in a number of capacities since 2002
Served two years as vice-chair of Lothian Region Liberal Democrats
Works as a coordinator and presenter of data to senior management and client in a global outsourcing environment
Ad hoc advisor (or just ear to test things on) to Liberal Youth Scotland
Communication Experience
Five years as one of the countries top political bloggers as well as contributor to other blogs
Regular speaker at conferences and moving motions/amendments, represented the Lib Dems at 6 Election hustings (incl. one on the radio) in 2010 Westminster campaign
Contributed to press during election campaign
Worked in the strategy branch of a devolved civil service department to get a positive message about plans across to Northern Irish business leaders and public
Effective local case worker all year around, even when elections are not looming
