Katharine Robinson

Current

Freelance Consultant at KiTS Consulting
Research Associate at EcoSearch

Past

Local Organiser for Reading at Twestival
Executive Assistant at Technology Strategy Board
Office Manager at Atlanta Facilities Ltd

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Education

The University of Reading

Recommended

1 person has recommended Katharine

Connections

74 connections

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Websites

Katharine Robinson’s Summary

I am excited by the ever developing social aspects of the web. I channel this excitement into helping companies identify the people they should be engaging with online.

I can usually be found on the Internet masquerading as TheSourceress.

Katharine Robinson’s Specialties:

Internet research, online talent sourcing, using social networks for communication and building community, blogging and tea making.

Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/TheSourceress

Katharine Robinson’s Experience

Freelance Consultant

KiTS Consulting

(Internet industry)

November 2009 — Present (1 month)

My own consultancy, providing services such as;

Advice and practical assistance for companies looking to use social media to grow their businesses.

Talent sourcing services for recruitment companies and direct employers.

Training in internet talent sourcing techniques for recruiters and new sourcers.
Research Associate

EcoSearch

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

I head up the internet research and sourcing function at EcoSearch.

I am working to enhance the company's digital footprint and seek hard-to-find talent working in the renewable energy space. I manage where our job advertisements appear on-line. I have created a Facebook Page, Twitter presence and a Blog for EcoSearch - please use the links in my profile to check them out.

EcoSearch specialises in recruiting executives, professionals and technical specialists in the following industries:

Green Energy
Green Technology
Insurance
Carbon Management

EcoSearch have been sponsors at All Energy '07, '08 & '09, The European Green IT Summit and The Carbon Show.
Local Organiser for Reading

Twestival

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2009 — September 2009 (4 months)

Co-organiser of Reading Twestival Local in September 2009, raising money for local Charity Daisy's Dream.

http://reading.twestival.com/

I'll be helping organise the next Reading Twestival in February 2010. We will be looking for sponsors and prize donations so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you can help.
Executive Assistant

Technology Strategy Board

(Government Administration industry)

January 2008 — April 2008 (4 months)
Office Manager

Atlanta Facilities Ltd

(Facilities Services industry)

September 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 4 months)

Katharine Robinson’s Education

The University of Reading

BSc , Mathematics & Physics , 2002 — 2005

Additional Information

Katharine Robinson’s Websites:

Katharine Robinson’s Interests:

Renewable Energy, Green Technology, Carbon Trading, Internet Research and Sourcing, Innovation, Social Networking, Online Marketing and Communication.

Katharine Robinson’s Groups:

Renewable Energy Business Network/Clean Economy Network Foundation
SourceCon2010
GreenTek
Energy Priorities "Thought Leaders"
Renewable Energy Network
eMarketing Association Network
The-Green-Group.com
Internet Sourcers and Recruitment consultants
CleanTechies Around The World
Solar Energy Consultants
CleanTech
Green & Sustainability Innovators & Innovation Network
Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
Clean Energy Community
Green
Wind Energy Professionals
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY NETWORK
Facilities Management Professionals International
European Renewable Energy Forum
Sustainability Career Group
CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING NETWORK
Sustainable Energy Development
University of Reading Alumni
Girl Geek Dinners
Energy & Utilities Interim Network
Solar Energy Professionals - PV & Thermal
UK Green Energy Engineering
twitter innovators Innovation & Creativity Network of Tweeters
Berkshire Young Professionals
Climate Policy Group
Social Media, Social TV, Monitoring, Mobile Social Networks, Marketing, Web 2.0, Enterprise 2.0, PR
Online Community Manager
Renewable Energy Jobs
UK AIRS Alumni
Project Laundry List
Twitter for Sourcing and Recruiting
Measurement Camp London
Social Media UK