- Editor at Scratch magazine, the UK & Europe's No.1 nail magazine. - Author of three nail art books available globally, published by Arcturus Publishing. - Shortlisted for B2B Beauty/Grooming Journalist of the Year at the Fashion & Beauty Monitor Awards 2014 and again in 2015. - Appeared as a 'Nail Expert' on TV programmes Sunday Brunch, Daybreak and a number of radio stations in the UK and abroad. - Quoted in publications including The Guardian, The Metro & The Independent. - Contributed nail articles to European Spa magazine and Marieclaire.co.uk Available for comment on nail trends, the nail industry, professional technicians and nail art.

Editor @ From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Organiser @ Organiser of the launch party for the first ever nail awards; the Scratch Stars. Co-ordinator of the entry process, finalists, competition days and the awards event at a London venue; organiser of ticket design and sales, speaker/host, graphics, script, promotion (via press, social media, e-shots etc) and overall logistical operation. From September 2011 to Present (4 years 4 months) Editor @ From February 2015 to Present (11 months) Deputy Editor @ From May 2013 to February 2015 (1 year 10 months) Assistant Editor @ From March 2009 to August 2014 (5 years 6 months) Author @ Following the successful sales Nail Art, I conceptualised and authored a follow-up nail design tome, titled 'Nail Style', which was released September 15, 2014, published by Arcturus Publishing. Available in recognised book retailers worldwide and at www.scratchmagazine.co.uk. From November 2013 to March 2014 (5 months) Assistant Editor @ From March 2009 to May 2013 (4 years 3 months) Author @ Author of a 128pg nail art book released June 15, 2013 in the UK, US, Europe and Australia as well as online and in good bookshops. Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd. 30,000 copies sold globally in six weeks. From April 2012 to January 2013 (10 months) London, United KingdomCo-founder/Press, Events & PR Manager @ Co-founder of Second Love London, seller of vintage and vintage-style clothing, ranging from designer fashions to more affordable pieces. Often seen exhibiting our handpicked items at specialist vintage fairs across London and the south-east and soon to be organising at-home vintage parties. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to learn more and book. From August 2011 to January 2012 (6 months) Social Events Co-ordinator @ • Formulating the concept and single-handedly organising the ‘Best in Beauty’ seminar for 150 guests for the September Olympia Beauty exhibition. The event featured a panel of beauty professionals who have made their name through grooming celebrities, and was so well received (the most popular seminar over the two-day weekend) that its format is to be repeated annually. I acted as compere of the event and received rave reviews on blogs and on Twitter, with huge gratitude from the audience and panellists. • Personally contacting leading beauty press and news organisations to cover the Olympia Beauty exhibition and arranging hospitality for press and celebrity attendees • Arranging and coordinating every aspect of a celebratory evening party for 500 specially selected industry figures to great success, alongside my job as Acting Deputy Editor From May 2011 to December 2011 (8 months) Features Writer @ From March 2009 to August 2011 (2 years 6 months) Acting Editor (temporary cover) @ Covering for the Editor during absence Generating new ideas and writing flooring news, reviews and features for the magazine Performing research, conducting interviews and learning about the numerous types and forms of flooring Overseeing and managing artwork, page design and layout Proofreading and editing/re-editing articles prior to going to press Completing the publication and going to print ahead of time despite no previous familiarity with the content From January 2009 to March 2009 (3 months) Drivetime Radio Presenter @ Newsreader, on-air chatter, debate starter, interviewer, mixer, song selector... etc From September 2008 to February 2009 (6 months) Production Assistant @ • Supporting the production staff and attending to guests • Assisting with VT (video tape) production and ensuring scripts are delivered on time From September 2008 to February 2009 (6 months)

BA (Hons) Multi-Media Journalism 2:1, Media Law, TV reporting, radio, print and online journalism, politics, social media @ Bournemouth University From 2005 to 2008 Dartford Grammar School for Girls From 1998 to 2005 Helena Biggs is skilled in: Magazines, Social Media, Publications, Television, Research, Editorial, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Beauty, Publishing, Blogging, Copywriting, News Writing, Journalism, Final Cut Pro