Head of Partnerships and Fundraising (Interim)

• Jun 2022 - Present

Partnerships and Fundraising Manager

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

Excited to be part of this new team within Good Things Foundation, delivering on our vision of a world where everyone benefits from digital. My focus is on digital skills and digital inclusion for employability and financial health. My purpose is to develop partnerships and support fundraising so that we can continue to deliver impact at scale and within communities.

Digital Social Inclusion Manager

• Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

I applied for this this role as I was enjoying working with Good Things Foundation and decided that working within this sector was something that I wanted to pursue as a career change, a big leap after 6 years working for myself. I was thrilled to be offered the role and become a permanent colleague at Good Things Foundation. Within this role I took on Programme Lead responsibilities for the Power Up programme in partnership with JP Morgan Chase Foundation in March 2021. Power Up is funding 15 community-based projects in East London, Bournemouth, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Its aim - to drive economic inclusion through digital in communities - helping organisations embed digital skills into support for employability, financial inclusion and small businesses.In the summer of 2020 I added to this project management of an emergency coalition response to the pandemic, supported by Mastercard Impact Fund, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Clean Slate and APLE Collective. This project aims to join the dots between digital and financial inclusion and has continued into 2021. Show less

Customer Insights

• May 2019 - Mar 2020

3 days a week Fixed Term Contract until March 2020. Used motivational interviewing techniques to gather impact and reach insights from a network of over 5000 centres around the UK. Initially took on this contract as a means to learn more about how a major funded and grant giving organisation works, how to measure social impact and what it takes to deliver on outcomes for donors and investors. This learning was intended to primarily inform the work that I do for Big Idea Liberia and also answered an inner desire to do work that has positive social impact in the UK. Undertaking this contract enabled me to divert time spent on business development for my own business into writing the business plan, creating an investor pack and processing a CIO application with the Charities Commission for Big Idea Liberia. Show less

Interim Chair (Board of Trustees)

• Mar 2021 - Feb 2023

Together with the Chief Executive and Operations Manager, I am focused on growing a resilient diverse board for Hoot. HOOT Creative Arts is an arts and mental health charity organisation, delivering creative activities for mental health and wellbeing. From our base in Huddersfield, England, we seek to normalise mental health, support personal growth and promote social change.A key objective of mine during the period is to increase the board membership, if you are interested in being a trustee and would like to have a conversation, let me know! Show less

Director (Member Board Of Trustees)

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

About Us https://www.hootcreativearts.co.uk/about-usI am an active member of the Board of Trustees, having worked with the Hoot team and engaged with participants over the last 3 years at various workshops, exhibitions, events and training courses. My passion for working with them comes from a deep seated belief that at any moment in time, I (we) could benefit from the work that they do. I am proud to contribute to normalising mental health, supporting personal growth and promoting social change as a trustee. My mission is to do whatever I can to sustain and grow the organisation. Show less

Co-Founder

• Nov 2016 - Jan 2023

CoFounder with Emmanuel Wragboe and Simon Crowe. Developing Leaders in Liberia. We believe.... That leaders create leaders. That there is an undeniable connection between powerful service and transformational leaders. In creating sustainable impact within local communities. In the power of investment over aid. In serving rather than helping. Current Projects - Building Barw'du School in Duwehn Town Kickstarting an Agricultural project in Duwehn Town Supporting the self sustainability of a Football team in Duwehn Town Coaching Social Entrepreneurs in Monrovia Show less

Strategic Business Collaborator, Coach and Mentor

• 2014 - Jan 2020

I enjoy a collaborative approach to coaching, mentoring and strategic collaboration, creating space for strong growth. Specifically, I design and implement personal development programmes for organisations with turnover of £250k+, develop strategic business plans for start ups, lead personal development workshops for SME's and coach/mentor leaders for personal growth. WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT WHAT I DO? You are straight talking and ask me the questions that no-one else will. Often challenging, always supportive. You help me imagine greater. I have ideas for my business and when I share them with you will often expand them to double or quadruple what I imagine in terms of impact. You brought me clarity by joining the dots between the different tools I was using…so now I have a meaningful framework for bringing structure to my thinking and my actions, and as a result I feel in control and ready for action. You have a way of asking about a challenge in a quirky and direct way that makes you really think. You asked insightful questions which challenged and redirected my thought processes. I love how you marry your straight talking business head with your girly being. You helped me figure out how to express my dream in a way that really engages people. So they "get it". You helped me share/communicate my mission in a way that makes peoples eyes light up when I talk about it. You helped me to take an honest look at myself and discover my inner strengths, values, passions and what I stand for. You helped me to discover my essence and how I would use it to make a difference. You gave me different perspectives and shared stories which made me think more deeply about my direction. I have received from you understanding of how to be present for others. How to listen and be truthful to yourself and others. You helped me to understand that authenticity isn't about being original, it isn't fixed, it is where we are right now. Show less

Member of the Board of Trustees

• Oct 2014 - Sep 2018

Hoot (Creativity Works) exists to preserve and enhance the well-being of those experiencing acute and enduring mental ill health. We do this through harnessing the positive benefits of the creative arts. As trustee my aim is to safeguard the future of the programmes and enable growth of the organisation. Hoot (Creativity Works) exists to preserve and enhance the well-being of those experiencing acute and enduring mental ill health. We do this through harnessing the positive benefits of the creative arts. As trustee my aim is to safeguard the future of the programmes and enable growth of the organisation.

Management Team Member

• Oct 2005 - Apr 2014

Marketing Controller Jacuzzi Hot Tubs - Developed and implemented the UK brand and trade marketing plan for the Hot Tub division, delivering double digit YOY growth through a consistent communication, incentive and event focused plan. Product & Design Manager July 09 – April 12 Leading a team of 5 Designers and 4 Product Managers supporting the range management and NPD cycle for 4 key product categories - Bathing, Showering, Sanitaryware and Brassware catering for UK, European and Middle East Markets. Project Manager Showering July 08 – July 09 Specifically targeted to develop or source and bring to market a range of branded Shower Enclosures, that had marketable unique selling points. Listed in Independent Retail, Distribution and key DIY accounts. Buying Manager Oct 05 – July 08 Developed and implemented the raw material and finished goods strategy, buying from UK, Europe and Far East. Managing a team of 6 Buyers. Show less

Contract Buying Manager

• Feb 2005 - Oct 2005

Managing the new build contract portfolio and tendering services with contractors Managing the new build contract portfolio and tendering services with contractors

Si3 - Support Specialist

• 2000 - Feb 2005

Managing outsourced consumable purchasing solutions for Kraft Foods, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries, Caterpillar, British Airways and Perkins Engines. Covering inventory management, product management and buying. Managing outsourced consumable purchasing solutions for Kraft Foods, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries, Caterpillar, British Airways and Perkins Engines. Covering inventory management, product management and buying.

Buyer

• 1998 - 2000

Purchasing & Supply Chain Management of consumable stores Purchasing & Supply Chain Management of consumable stores

Buying Assistant

• 1997 - 1998

Buying Assistant in the soft furnishings category, checking specs, analysing profit/page, selecting colour palettes for page layouts Buying Assistant in the soft furnishings category, checking specs, analysing profit/page, selecting colour palettes for page layouts

Buying Assistant & Retail Manager

• 1995 - 1997

Initially managing retail stores in Leeds and Wakefield then progressing to Buying Assistant at Head Office, selecting zips, buttons and fabrics for formal wear and checking specs and quality of samples. Initially managing retail stores in Leeds and Wakefield then progressing to Buying Assistant at Head Office, selecting zips, buttons and fabrics for formal wear and checking specs and quality of samples.