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MEET THE TEAM





         Communications and Marketing


         Paula McKenna







         Communications and Marketing Coordinator
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         We have a new team Communications and Marketing Team at Canoe Wales! They provide the vital link
         between Canoe Wales and the paddlesport community, CW members, clubs and coaches (nothing too
         important!).They only started in August but they hit the ground running and are already having a positive
         impact. So, a very warm welcome to Paula, our new Communications and Marketing Coordinator.



         What does your role involve?           I know it’s early days …but … what are you most     “AFTER GETTING TO
         Typically, I’ll be involved in all sorts but only on   looking forward to about your new role?
         a part time basis, as Bonnie is taking the lead.   There’s quite a bit in this for me (selfishly), I love   KNOW THE TEAM AT A
         So far, I have been working on lots of marketing   meeting people and this role incorporates that,
         elements such as the website, blogs, member   I enjoy learning and there’s plenty in this role as   RECENT #SHEPADDLES
         comms, newsletters, social media, creative   well as spending time with the team – as they’re
         artworking to events planning and facilitating with   such a lovely bunch!     CYMRU EVENT, I KNEW
         more to come in research, digital, partnerships
         and outreach projects. It’s a varied but fun role!  What do you think the most challenging part will be?  I WANTED TO BE MORE
                                                I think at this stage it will be making the most of
         What prompted you to join the CW team?  the days I am in, squeezing all the tasks into the   INVOLVED, DUE TO THE
         After getting to know the team at a recent   part time nature of my role.
         #ShePaddles Cymru Event, I knew I wanted to be                                 TEAM BEING SUCH
         more involved, due to the team being such lovely   What do you do in your spare time?
         and inspiring people. They made me think CW has   Quite a variety at the mo, everything from cake
         got to be the best of working environments! Since I   decorating and crochet to mountain biking,   LOVELY AND INSPIRING
         started a couple of weeks ago I haven’t looked back. paddling and walking in the hills with our crazy
                                                pup Ozzy – he needs lots of exercise so I’m out and  PEOPLE. THEY MADE ME
                                                about a lot now he’s a year old.
                                                                                        THINK CW HAS GOT TO BE
                                                What message would you like to get out to the CW
                                                members, clubs and coaches?             THE BEST OF WORKING
                                                I think maybe bear with me while I’m new, I’m
                                                learning the ropes and getting to know the   ENVIRONMENTS! SINCE
                                                systems, processes and structure so I might not
                                                be super-fast from the outset but I promise to   I STARTED A COUPLE OF
                                                always do my best by everyone, no matter who you
                                                are. I’m here to help and I look forward to meeting   WEEKS AGO I HAVEN’T
                                                you all at an event soon, be sure to come and say
                                                ‘Hi’ (I don’t bite).                    LOOKED BACK!”















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