Andrew Currah

Andrew Currah

Digital Strategy & Communications Consultant

Location
Del Mar, California (Greater San Diego Area)
Industry
Media Production

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Andrew Currah's Overview

Current
  • Co-Founder at Firebird Apps
  • Digital Strategy & Communications Consulting at Freelance
Past
  • Project Manager, App Development at The Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
  • Career Development Fellow at Centre for the Environment, University of Oxford
  • Research Associate at Reuters Institute, University of Oxford

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Education
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Southampton
  • University of Cambridge
  • Fakenham College

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Connections

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Andrew Currah's Summary

• Award-winning Cambridge PhD (economic geography)
• Former Oxford University lecturer and research fellow
• Strategy consultant, specializing in digital communications, social media & mobile apps
• Digital advisor to executive teams at major clients
• Deep understanding of the digital media landscape acquired through 10 years of research
• Excellent communication, organizational & project management skills
• Published author with experience writing, editing & presenting to a variety of audiences

Specialties

App development, mobile market, next-generation publishing, social enterprise, communications, digital strategy, product roadmaps

Andrew Currah's Experience

Co-Founder

Firebird Apps

October 2009 – Present (2 years 4 months) United Kingdom

Co-Founder and Director of a private family-run company, which produces content for web and mobile apps. As lead producer, I have been responsible for client outreach, business development, project management and all aspects of external communications. Recent projects have included website development, Facebook app development, user interface design for mobile apps (iOS and Android), HD video production, and aerial photography for corporate promotional campaigns.

Digital Strategy & Communications Consulting

Freelance

March 2006 – Present (5 years 11 months)

Covering the latest digital media trends, my work has included strategy briefings, product roadmaps, executive presentations, and white papers. I have provided digital media consulting services to the following clients, with an emphasis on digital communications and social media planning:

• BBC
• Guardian Media Group
• HM Government (Digital Economy Act)
• HSBC/First Direct
• Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
• Ofcom
• Prospect Magazine
• Maitland Communications
• Oxford Analytica
• Oxford Reuters Institute
• Royal Dutch Shell
• SAB Miller
• Social Media Leadership Forum
• Strategy Analytics

Project Manager, App Development

The Bodleian Library, University of Oxford

Higher Education industry

September 2010 – September 2011 (1 year 1 month) Oxford, United Kingdom

I was appointed to develop a new line of mobile and online products at the Bodleian, University Oxford - one of the oldest libraries in Europe and the largest University library system in the UK. I reported to the executive team and successfully project managed two major initiatives, designed to invigorate the library's digital identity:

(1) the launch of a new series of exhibition apps for iOS and Android, including 'The Making of the King James Bible' and 'Treasures'

(2) testing and development of a new web-based e-reader application, which will incorporate content from across the library (including Google book scans from the 17th-19th centuries).

I was responsible for defining the product roadmap and overseeing content management, user interface design, software development, marketing and launch.

Career Development Fellow

Centre for the Environment, University of Oxford

May 2006 – April 2010 (4 years) Oxford, United Kingdom

I served as the youngest member of faculty and held a prestigious University career development fellowship. I taught economics and human geography, covering topics related to creativity, innovation, publishing and intellectual property. My Doctoral research into the economics of digital media (and its impact on the US motion picture industry in particular) was published in a variety of international peer-reviewed journals and books.

Research Associate

Reuters Institute, University of Oxford

January 2008 – January 2010 (2 years 1 month) Oxford, United Kingdom

I was appointed to lead multiple research projects investigating the impact of digital media on news publishing in the UK. The work led to a published book, Whats Happening to our News, in addition to academic papers and presentations. In the course of the appointment, I networked extensively and eventually interviewed 70 senior media executives, journalists, politicians and industry experts. The book attracted international media coverage.

Teaching Associate

St Catharines College, University of Cambridge

October 2003 – February 2005 (1 year 5 months)

I was responsible for tutoring undergraduate students, developing a course related to economic geography, and assisting with field research. I performed these duties in parallel with my Doctoral research.

Research Analyst

Understanding & Solutions

Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Market Research industry

July 2004 – October 2004 (4 months)

During my three-month assignment, I covered the streaming and video-on-demand markets, with a focus on Europe and Asia. I conducted interviews with senior executives and produced a report covering the latest market trends.

Research Assistant

University of Southampton

Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry

September 2001 – September 2002 (1 year 1 month)

Research Assistant to Professor Neil Wrigley, responsible for managing a major project funded by the government-funded Economic and Social Research Council into the global retailing market and the impact of e-commerce. I conducted interviews with senior retail executives and equity analysts, co-authored several academic papers, and presented the work at international conferences.

Andrew Currah's Publications

Andrew Currah's Education

University of Cambridge

PhD, Economic Geography

2003 – 2007

University of Cambridge

MA, Geography

2005 – 2005

University of Cambridge

MPhil, Research Design

2002 – 2003

University of Southampton

MPhil, Geography

2001 – 2002

University of Cambridge

BA, Geography

1998 – 2001

Awarded a distinction and ranked top of class

Fakenham College

GCE A-Levels, Business, Geography, History

1996 – 1998

Andrew Currah's Additional Information

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Interests:

digital media, photography, helicopters, video production, running, yoga

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Honors and Awards:

Prize for Best PhD in Economic Geography (2007), awarded by the Royal Geographical Society


Visiting Scholarship (2004), hosted by University of California Los Angeles


Doctoral Scholarship, awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council, HM Government


World Universities Network Scholarship (2002), hosted by University of Washington, Seattle


Prize for Best Undergraduate Dissertation in Urban Geography (2001), awarded by the Royal Geographical Society


Association Prize (2001), awarded by Downing College, University of Cambridge


Visiting Scholarship (2000), hosted by York University, Toronto


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