Christina MacLeod

Business Intelligence Analyst • Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

Writing

Business Development

Marketing

Available for hire fromNegotiable

Mechanical Engineer, business analyst, and marketing professional

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for the space industry and experience in business development, marketing, and data analytics. A proven track record of raising over £500,000 from leading agencies and organizations through bid writing, as well as identifying trends, patterns, and gaps in data sets and working with engineering teams to fill them. Skilled in event planning and representation, with experience leading presence at major international events such as Farnborough International Airshow and SpaceComm Expo.

Projects

Edinburgh Women In Space Recordings

YouTube channel for the Edinburgh Women in Space Conference 2021. This was posted after the conference took place on HopIn.

Opportunities for young people in the space sector

Sample of writing from ROOM Space Journal’s 24th issue.

Blog Post For University of Edinburgh

Written piece of work for the University of Edinburgh’s Careers Centre blog.

Work History

Business Development and Marketing Officer

Space ForgeSep 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 3 mos-Successfully raised over £500,000 from Innovate UK, European Space Agency, and UK Space Agency through effective bid writing -Responded to Parliamentary Calls for Evidence and played a key role in shaping the future space strategy of the organization -Led the event planning and representation efforts for Space Forge at leading international events such as Farnborough International Airshow and SpaceComm Expo -Represented Space Forge at the UKspace Space Domain Awareness Working Group and other key industry groups, ensuring a strong and visible presence for the organization

Marketing & Partnerships Intern

Space ForgeJun 2021 - Aug 2021 • 3 mos-Implemented and established benchmarks for social media platforms, resulting in increased engagement and reach -Created engaging graphics and content for the company's social media channels, contributing to the successful rebrand of the organization -Wrote white papers and articles, showcasing the organization's expertise and thought leadership in the space industry

Founder and Chair

Women in Space ScotlandAug 2020 - Present • 4 yrs 3 mos-Founded and chaired the first event for women in the space industry in Scotland, attracting a large and diverse audience -Coordinated over 50 speakers and workshops, creating a dynamic and engaging three-day conference with a budget of £7,500 -Worked closely with industry sponsors to secure funding and support for the event, solidifying its success and impact

Blogger

Miss AstronauticaMay 2020 - May 2022 • 2 yrs-Planned and created original content and graphics for the blog and social media platforms, showcasing the latest space news and facts -Interviewed women in STEM, including Scottish Cabinet Minister Kate Forbes, increasing the visibility and impact of the blog -Mentored an intern, providing guidance and support for their professional development

R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern

G4 InsightsMay 2020 - Sep 2020 • 4 mos-Designed and tested a large-scale version of the PyroCatalytic Hydrogenation plant, focusing on the media heater unit -Communicated with external vendors to obtain supplies and successfully integrated the heating system into other systems -Conducted extensive manual testing and developed new media materials for the website

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Cummins Diesel ReconJul 2019 - Sep 2019 • 2 mos-Designed a liquid nitrogen storage unit to improve safety and mitigate injury risk -Incorporated 6 Sigma tools to develop a novel 3D printed storage system for small components -Communicated daily with operators and other employees to complete critical projects in a timely manner

Education

University of Edinburgh

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical EngineeringSep 2016 - May 2021

Harbin Engineering University

Bootcamp, Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringJun 2019 - Jul 2019

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