Jennie Skingsley

I joined the Business Development & Marketing team in June 2005. Before joining Birkett Long in April 2003 ("just for a few months to help with some admin"!!), I gained a 2:1 honours degree in English Language & Linguistics from the University of Surrey, Roehampton, specialising in language in the media and discourse analysis.

I am responsible for the firm’s marketing strategy. My day-to-day role includes management of the firm’s website, organisation of events and seminars, advertising, copy writing and coordinating public relations in liaison with the firm’s PR agency. I have particular interest in digital marketing and the rise of social media in business. I also regularly contribute to the team's sweet jar!

I am a studying member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, studying for a Professional Diploma in Marketing for Professional Services. I am also on the PCC of a church in Halstead, where I put my marketing skills to use with responsibility for Communications & Outreach.

Hobbies: Music and shoes! I am a Grade 8 flautist and run Exaltation! Gospel Choir. I can often be found lurking mysteriously around shoe and cd racks.

Favourite film: High Fidelity

Favourite music: Muse, The Futureheads, Bloc Party…I could go on for several weeks here so I'd better stop now...

Ultimate holiday destination: Alaska

Favourite book: Lord of the Rings