Rachel Mackenzie
About Rachel Mackenzie
Rachel Mackenzie is a Media & Celebrity Manager based in London, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in public relations and marketing. She has worked with various organizations, including Mind, where she focuses on building influential relationships to support charity initiatives.
Current Role as Media & Celebrity Manager
Rachel Mackenzie has served as Media & Celebrity Manager since 2016 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, she focuses on developing and maintaining influential relationships that support Mind's charity initiatives. Her responsibilities include managing campaigns and fundraising appeals, ensuring that the charity effectively engages with its high-profile supporters. She collaborates closely with colleagues across the organization to promote understanding and respect for individuals experiencing mental health issues.
Previous Experience in Media and Marketing
Prior to her current position, Rachel Mackenzie held various roles in media and marketing. She worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Barratt Developments plc from 2012 to 2014. She also served as Celebrity Liaison & PR Executive at Sparks - The Children's Medical Research Charity from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was a Management Team PA/Marketing Assistant at Teletext Holidays from 2009 to 2011 and an Executive Assistant at Whitelion for five months in 2011. Additionally, she worked as Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator for Melbourne Renegades in 2012.
Education and Professional Development
Rachel Mackenzie studied at the University of Leeds, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Theatre & Performance with a 2:1 classification from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, achieving an Advanced Certificate in Public Relations/Image Management in 2015. This formal education has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in media and public relations.
Interim Head of Media & PR Experience
In 2020, Rachel Mackenzie took on the role of Interim Head of Media & PR for a period of five months. This position allowed her to further develop her expertise in media relations and public relations strategies, contributing to her overall professional growth in the field.