Charley Radcliffe
About Charley Radcliffe
Charley Radcliffe is a Brand Event Manager currently working at The North Face and has held various roles in outdoor sports and brand community management since transitioning from a technology career. With a background in linguistics and extensive experience in producing athlete films and managing product launches, Radcliffe specializes in outdoor and mountainous environments.
Current Role at The North Face
Charley Radcliffe serves as the Brand Event Manager at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2019. In this role, Radcliffe is responsible for organizing and managing brand events that promote outdoor products and engage with the community. This position leverages Radcliffe's expertise in brand management and event coordination within the outdoor sports sector.
Experience at Petzl and FATMAP
Since 2020, Charley Radcliffe has held ambassador roles at both Petzl and FATMAP. In these positions, Radcliffe represents the brands and engages with outdoor enthusiasts, promoting their products and services. The ambassador roles align with Radcliffe's passion for outdoor sports and community engagement.
Previous Work Experience
Radcliffe has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to technology and outdoor sports. Notable positions include Community Manager at The North Face from 2017 to 2022, Technical Consultant and Founding Team Member at Guerilla Policy from 2012 to 2015, and Product Development Director at OnScroll for eight months in 2013-2014. This experience has contributed to Radcliffe's skills in community management and product development.
Educational Background
Charley Radcliffe studied Linguistics at University College London (UCL), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, Radcliffe completed Foundation Studies in Art and Design at the University of the Arts London, achieving a National Diploma from 2000 to 2001. This educational foundation supports Radcliffe's work in brand management and event coordination.
Specialization in Outdoor Environments
Radcliffe specializes in working within complex and high consequence environments, particularly in outdoor and mountainous settings. This expertise is evident in Radcliffe's role of taking large groups of journalists into wild terrains for product launches, as well as producing athlete films in locations such as Patagonia and the European Alps. This focus on outdoor environments enhances Radcliffe's ability to effectively manage brand events and community engagement.