The Mosaic Publicity Team

about us

Our team

Kevin Bentley, Director - Kevin is a co-founder of Mosaic Publicity. Prior to launching the company he spent 20 years working for the BBC, the latter half as a reporter and producer with BBC Look East and the East at Westminster. He has also worked for numerous local radio stations, including BBC Essex, along with Radios 1,2 and 4, and was a sub-editor for the BBC Ceefax service. In 1998 he was elected as the National President of Round Table and is the former Chairman of the Round Table Trust. He delivers media training to numerous organisations and is an experienced after-dinner speaker and presenter.

	Karen Ainley, Director - Karen is a co-founder of Mosaic Publicity. She began as a reporter on the Braintree and Witham Times, before moving to the Colchester Evening Gazette. In 1991 she joineed BBC Essex before moving to BBC Look East as a TV reporter and presenter. She has a BA (Hons) in Publishing and Computing and is a podcasting expert, having written a mini guide to podcasting for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Karen is an experienced media trainer, and was President of North Essex Chamber of Commerce in 1999. She is Vice-Chairman of Communicators in Business (Eastern region).

Rachel Hillier, Office Manager - Rachel is responsible for looking after the Mosaic office and team. She is a highly organised individual, who revels in arranging events for Mosaic Publicity's clients. Rachel was rewarded with promotion to the board of management because of her skills and expertise. She previously worked in London for a global insurance company as the Director's PA. She has the Higher Diploma in Administrative & Secretarial Procedures and attends numerous courses in employment legislation and other office-related subjects to ensure that her knowledge is kept up to date.

	Anne Sherer Broom, Senior Account Director - Anne has more than 30 years' experience in journalism, business marketing and PR. After receiving a first class honours degree in English Literature, she trained as a journalist, working first for the Newcastle Evening Chronicle and Birmingham Post and Mail, before becoming a BBC radio and TV reporter in the North West and East Anglia. She was a columnist with the Essex County Standard for many years before becoming Economic Development Officer for Colchester Borough Council, and then joining Mosaic as a PR Senior Account Director and Media Trainer.

Rechenda Smith, Senior Account Director - Rechenda is the face of the CIPR's new marketing campaign and is a silver award winner of the CIPR Young Communicator of the Year award for the Eastern region. She has undertaken PR in-house for a housing association and for Colchester Institute, as well as for a London PR agency specialising in architecture, engineering, regeneration and housing. Rechenda has a BSc in Psychosocial Sciences and is currently working towards her CIPR Diploma in Public Relations at London Metropolitan University.

	Philippa Green, PR Account Manager - Philippa has 20 years’ experience in journalism and PR and has worked on many national magazines and newspapers, such as the Daily Mail, The Times, the Daily Express, Marie Claire, Red and Chat. She has also worked for many large regional titles such as the Oxford Evening Mail, Brighton Argus and the Essex Chronicle. Philippa has worked in Public Relations for a number of years, in the education, business and charity sectors, both as a freelancer and in an in-house capacity. Philippa has the NCTJ 'News Journalism' qualification.

Lisa Burn, PR Account Manager - Lisa is a journalist by profession with more than 15 years' experience in print and broadcast journalism. She is a former Senior Reporter on the Herts and Essex Observer, has worked as a freelance journalist and editor on numerous magazines, ranging from consumer to business, and has been a Radio Producer. Lisa is a Member of the Guild of Health Writers. She has a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages and Political Studies, and can speak French and Russian. She has the NCTJ Postgraduate Pre-entry Journalism qualification. Her hobbies include horse-riding.

	Liz Somervell, PR Account Manager - Liz is an experienced PR professional, having worked in-house as a Press Officer for the BLISS charity (Baby Life Support Systems) and for a PR agency in the Midlands, where she handled a number of different business accounts. She has also worked for various FTSE 100 companies, including Reuters. Liz joined Mosaic Publicity in 2003 and enjoys creating PR campaigns, marketing materials and newsletters for her clients. Liz is an English Literature graduate and has undertaken a number of CIPR courses, including PR planning and strategy.

Fiona Bates, PR Account Manager - Fiona is a dynamic PR Account Executive with a 1st class BSc (Hons) Psychology degree from Royal Holloway, London University. Throughout her degree she developed key communication and researching skills which she is eager to use in public relations. Fiona has experience in event management for the not-for-profit sector, and a keen interest in the world of podcasting following three years presenting on student radio. She also enjoys travel and has a diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

	Rachel Harrison AMCIPR, Junior PR Account Executive Rachel has undertaken two years of a BA (Hons) degree course in Public Relations at Leeds Metropolitan University and has chosen to work at Mosaic Publicity as her gap year placement. She is hugely creative, enjoys photography, writes beautifully crafted press releases and is passionate about using her excellent communication skills to deliver significant results for her PR clients. She is a former Deputy Head Girl of her school in Essex. Her hobbies include mountaineering.

Gemma Rawlinson, PA and Event Manager - In her role of event manager, Gemma is responsible for co-ordinating a variety events for clients in addition to Mosaic’s own event, The Colchester Lecture. She has completed the CIPR event management course and has relevant experience in this area. Gemma is PA to the Directors and looks after administration for the team. She previously worked for businesses in Essex and London and has a Higher Diploma in Administrative and Secretarial Procedures. Gemma enjoys giving presentations and public speaking. In her spare time, she is the lead singer in a band.

	Helen Wake, Training Manager - Helen is responsible for overseeing the booking of all Mosaic Publicity's media training courses and ensuring our trainers are well prepared for the courses they deliver. This includes gathering information on delegates and preparing relevant and timely scenarios, as well as booking the training facilities. She also enjoys and is skilled at event management. Helen was formerly a National Training Co-ordinator for Shell UK and spent some years as a freelance administrator. She has a Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance.

Rachael Bilby, Marketing Co-ordinator - Rachael is working part-time for Mosaic Publicity while studying for a BSc (Hons) Marketing Innovation course which she is undertaking at Essex University. Rachael has always been motivated towards achieving a strong business career, enjoys a challenge and has a keen interest in the world of PR and marketing, especially in relation to the use of technology in new media. She also has a creative eye and particularly enjoys art and design. She was named as "Miss Charity" by Essex FM after raising more than £3,000 through fund-raising.