Experience

Refugee Action

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Present



YoungMinds

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Corporate Fundraising Officer

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom

• Development Officer

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020



Four Agency Worldwide

• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2019



Ministry of Stories

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  London, United Kingdom As the Development Manager, my role spanned across cultivating and managing corporate partnerships, event management, trusts and foundations and supporting with individual giving. I also line-managed the freelance Marketing Coordinator Key achievements include: • Leading on the annual fundraising quiz for 160 guests which generated a record £45,000 through ticket sales, auction, raffle and pledges. • Account managing the multi-year corporate partnership with Penguin Random House… Show more As the Development Manager, my role spanned across cultivating and managing corporate partnerships, event management, trusts and foundations and supporting with individual giving. I also line-managed the freelance Marketing Coordinator Key achievements include: • Leading on the annual fundraising quiz for 160 guests which generated a record £45,000 through ticket sales, auction, raffle and pledges. • Account managing the multi-year corporate partnership with Penguin Random House UK which raised £190,000 and has been featured on Channel 4 News, The Bookseller and in local press. • Identified, developed and launched a new corporate partnership worth £10,000. Show less



Evolve Housing + Support

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Fundraising Officer

  • May 2016 - Mar 2017

  London, United Kingdom Working as part of a fundraising team, I developed and grew funding streams such as trusts and foundations and created a corporate support base. On a strategic level I contributed towards the fundraising strategy to fit with the organisation’s business plan. Day to day, I line-managed the Fundraising Officer and collaborated with colleagues and beneficiaries to build a package of programmes and prospects to approach for funding. During the rebrand in 2015 from South London YMCA to… Show more Working as part of a fundraising team, I developed and grew funding streams such as trusts and foundations and created a corporate support base. On a strategic level I contributed towards the fundraising strategy to fit with the organisation’s business plan. Day to day, I line-managed the Fundraising Officer and collaborated with colleagues and beneficiaries to build a package of programmes and prospects to approach for funding. During the rebrand in 2015 from South London YMCA to Evolve Housing + Support I worked closely with the communications team on the consultation phase, in writing content for the new website and annual report and training colleagues in the new brand guidelines.

• Fundraising Officer

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016



The Showroom YMCA

• Bid Writer

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  I researched and identified funding opportunities which I then composed and submitted into a funding application. This developed my writing ability and allowed me to use my business knowledge practically. My roles included: Composing applications Managing the database for recording bids Extracting relevant data to be used in funding applications

• Volunteer Marketing and Communications Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  Lincoln, United Kingdom I have gained a real insight into the practice of a third sector organisation and the challenges that are faced. This is through having an active role in different projects and events, and having an input in both internal and external communications. My roles include: Writing and sending out press releases Producing the online staff newsletter Writing content for their websites



Proactive International PR

• Work Experience Placement

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2014

  During my two week placement at this agency, I undertook a variety of tasks including; writing press releases, creating coverage reports, writing a blog and undertaking research.



Boots UK

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

  Nottingham, United Kingdom Close customer interaction has enhanced my people skills, especially when communicating with dissatisfied customers. Working during the busy Christmas period is evidence of my ability to work well under pressure, whilst taking on more responsibility at the same time by helping to train and assist new, temporary staff members. My roles here included: Serving and assisting customers Till counting Stock replenishment



LincUpLive 2013

• Social Media Team

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2013

  Tweeting minute to minute updates to raise awareness of the conference required an accuracy and efficiency in a time pressured situation. I was proud to contribute to an event that trended number one on Twitter in the UK with #LUL360.



Frequency Digital Arts Festival

• Events Assistant

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2013

  Lincoln, United Kingdom Being involved in this event was both an enjoyable and insightful experience. It gave me the opportunity to observe and partake in the running of the festival. As part of my role here, I welcomed visitors to the pieces of art and gained written feedback from them.



Siren Radio

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Journalist

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Lincoln, United Kingdom Working towards a deadline to deliver relevant and up to date news has given me an understanding of the pressures that journalists face on a day to day basis and the process of a news day. From this experience, I have gained a basic knowledge of broadcast journalism by using programmes such as Cool Edit Pro. My roles included: Brainstorming national and local news stories Presenting the news Interviewing people Editing voice clips