Experience

Tech Nation

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Engagement Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Fuelling the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies, economies and outcomes. Leading new and innovative partnerships with corporates and Governments. Working across our impact focused scaling programmes, supporting initiatives focused on sustainability and equity in tech. Fuelling the growth of game-changing founders, leaders and scaling companies so they can positively transform societies, economies and outcomes. Leading new and innovative partnerships with corporates and Governments. Working across our impact focused scaling programmes, supporting initiatives focused on sustainability and equity in tech.



The British Youth Council

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

• Member Board Of Trustees

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Empowering young people across the Uk to have a say and be heard. I sit on the finance committee and support with fundraising and strategy development. I have supported with the recruitment of new trustees for the past 2 years, taken part in fundraisers, hosted our annual council meeting with members, engaged with multiple events and content pieces and always act as a advocate for our young people. Empowering young people across the Uk to have a say and be heard. I sit on the finance committee and support with fundraising and strategy development. I have supported with the recruitment of new trustees for the past 2 years, taken part in fundraisers, hosted our annual council meeting with members, engaged with multiple events and content pieces and always act as a advocate for our young people.



The Blagrave Trust

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant advisory panel

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  An England-wide partnership making the youth sector more accountable to young people. Alongside 9 other young people, I have created 2 innovative grant funding rounds which have now successfully distributed over £600,000 to youth focused organisations supporting young people into positions of leadership and power. I am now engaging the wider sector in this work, showcasing our impact and learnings which can help others to diversify their leadership models and share power effectively with young people.



ThinkForward UK

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

  Mission - To develop the skills that young people need, help them overcome the challenges that keep them from succeeding, and facilitate employability activities to broaden their horizons and provide experience of the workplace. Wrote high quality funding applications, donor communications, project reports, briefing documents and donor updates, soliciting multi-year donations. Team expert in youth participation, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Worked across the fundraising and communications team to lead on the design of new and engaging cultivation and stewardship opportunities. Planned and delivered of donor engagement events. Contributed to team’s cycle of quarterly income forecasting.



The Children's Society

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Philanthropy Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

  Mission- Fighting for the hope and happiness of young people when it's threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect.Developed and delivered long-term strategies for maximising income from trusts.Managed new and existing donors, soliciting five and six figure grants for the charity. Organising and delivering supporter engagement events

• Peer Mentor

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

  Monthly meetings, offering advice and guidance to a colleague of mine to support them on their professional development journey.

• Trust Relationship Officer

  • May 2018 - Jan 2020

  Managed the small and mid-level trusts and foundations pipeline. Wrote powerful and impactful cases for support and reports. Worked collaboratively with delivery teams and senior leadership to engage our partners and increase income. Ensured opportunities for young people to have their voices heard and influence work were prioritised.



ICICLE BOUTIQUE LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Associate

  • Jun 2013 - May 2018

  Worked at a local, family owned boutique to fund myself whilst studying. Worked at a local, family owned boutique to fund myself whilst studying.



River Island

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013