Susan Kerry Bedell

Haywards Heath
West Sussex

susan@kbstconsulting.co.uk

Susan Kerry Bedell
Development Consultant

I have many years' experience in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing development, fundraising, marketing, event organising and publishing skills.

I have comprehensive experience in business-to-business publishing, to the position of editorial director.

Since 1999, I have worked in the not-for-profit sector, concentrating on environmental issues, conservation and animal welfare.

I am currently Grassland Funding Manager for the Saving our Magnificent Meadows project, a fixed term contract hosted by Plantlife.

I have been employed as Head of Development with the League Against Cruel Sports, the Food Ethics Council and Bill Jordan Wildlife Defence Fund.

As a Consultant, I have completed projects with a wide range of organisations such as GardenAfrica, Sussex Wildlife Trust, Ecostorm, Environmental Finance, Wild Scotland, Vegan Society, Earthscan and Tourism Concern.

Publishing contracts have included editing the members ebulletin for SIPA UK, commissioning a b2b magazine, copy writing, sub-editing, layout and design.

Personal Interests:

• Conservation and the environment, ethical consumerism, animal welfare.
• Independent and responsible travel.
• Organic gardening ~ an enthusiastic allotment holder and keen garden tourist.
• Walking in the countryside with my dog, family and friends; vegan food; real ale;
   natural and built heritage; watching movies and driving Alfa Romeos!