Experience

Unrest

• United Kingdom
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Coach

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Supporting this programme in Sheffield by coaching a start-up founder, in a voluntary capacity. Supporting this programme in Sheffield by coaching a start-up founder, in a voluntary capacity.



Coaching

• Spain
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coach

  • 2019 - Present

  A coach for high-achievers who want to grow their influence and have a bigger impact on the world. A coach for high-achievers who want to grow their influence and have a bigger impact on the world.



The Influence Expert

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Owner

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  I'm The Influence Expert, helping you have more influence to increase your impact! Website launched end of February 2016 at http://theinfluenceexpert.com - book published October of the same year I'm The Influence Expert, helping you have more influence to increase your impact! Website launched end of February 2016 at http://theinfluenceexpert.com - book published October of the same year



UCL Institute of Education

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Guest Lecturer on the UCL IOE Citizenship PGCE Course, speaking about influence, personal branding and career development. Guest Lecturer on the UCL IOE Citizenship PGCE Course, speaking about influence, personal branding and career development.



Social Good Sheffield

• Co-Founder

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  A meetup for people involved in social good in the city of Sheffield- including charities, social enterprises and social businesses. A meetup for people involved in social good in the city of Sheffield- including charities, social enterprises and social businesses.



The Social Change Agency

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

• Advisory Board Member, Young Trustees Movement

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  On the Advisory Board of this new Movement working towards greater charity Board Diversity https://youngtrusteesmovement.org/team_group/advisory-board/ On the Advisory Board of this new Movement working towards greater charity Board Diversity https://youngtrusteesmovement.org/team_group/advisory-board/



University of Surrey

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • 2017 - Present

  I've spoken for three years as a guest lecturer for Tourism MA Students- leading a class helping them to think about influence, their career and their personal brand, social media and location independence. I've spoken for three years as a guest lecturer for Tourism MA Students- leading a class helping them to think about influence, their career and their personal brand, social media and location independence.



Good News Shared Agency

• United Kingdom

• Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  At Good News Shared Agency, we work with people and organisations making a positive impact on the world. We help them get more attention by supporting them with their social media marketing and communications strategy. At Good News Shared Agency, we work with people and organisations making a positive impact on the world. We help them get more attention by supporting them with their social media marketing and communications strategy.



Good News Shared

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Advisor, The Moments Journal

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  The Moments Journal is a guided journal, with six carefully chosen, research-backed questions for you to answer every day. Three uplifting, real-life stories are included in the journal, along with some inspiring quotes to give you an extra boost of positivity.Printed in the UK on FSC-certified paper, all proceeds from The Moments Journal will be reinvested into Good News Shared, so by buying a copy not only will you be boosting your well-being, you will also be helping more positive charitable stories from around the world be highlighted and celebrated.Countless studies have shown focusing on positive moments, kindness and good news can increase your happiness and reduce your stress levels.Take a look at:https://shop.goodnewsshared.com/

• Assistant Editor and Social Media Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Present

  Good News Shared features positive stories from organisations across the world. If you are tired of reading negative, sad, depressing news and want to read more about the inspirational things people and organisations are doing every day, Good News Shared is for you.The website is http://goodnewsshared.com/



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• LinkedIn Expert and Trainer

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  I am a passionate fan of LinkedIn- see my post here which currently has around 7000 views https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140718171139-15266473-how-linkedin-changed-my-life?trk=mp-reader-cardI founded and continue to run a number of successful Linkedin Groups including a group for Young Trustees which has around 2700 members and one for Charity careers with more than 2000 members.My LinkedIn efforts were mentioned by a spokesman for LinkedIn in this article for the Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2014/oct/08/how-charities-can-make-most-of-linkedinI have taken a particular interest in helping charities use LinkedIn more effectively, see for example my blog piece here http://www.alexswallow.com/5-tips-for-linkedin-that-more-charities-should-try/Near the beginning of 2015, I chaired this seminar for Charity Leaders on social media, with a particular focus on LinkedIn http://www.knowledgepeers.com/networks/864/item.html?id=7941

• Digital Nomad

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  I have lived as a digital nomad in Spain, Germany, Portugal, Hungary, Czechia, India and Italy.My wife and I run a fast-growing group on Linkedin for digital nomads https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Digital-Nomads-Location-Independent-people-8429882/about



Alex Swallow Consulting

• Owner

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Registered as a sole trader. Helping organisations with a range of areas- chiefly but not limited to strategy, leadership, networking, branding, social media, communications, cross-sector engagement. Registered as a sole trader. Helping organisations with a range of areas- chiefly but not limited to strategy, leadership, networking, branding, social media, communications, cross-sector engagement.



alexswallow.com

• Owner at alexswallow.com

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  ‘Driving Change, Unlocking Potential’. This is my base for explaining what I do and supporting the causes I care about. Learn more about who I am and how I can help you. Please take a look at http://www.alexswallow.com/ ‘Driving Change, Unlocking Potential’. This is my base for explaining what I do and supporting the causes I care about. Learn more about who I am and how I can help you. Please take a look at http://www.alexswallow.com/



The Suit Works

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

  Chair of The Suit Works, a Sheffield-based charity http://www.thesuitworks.co.uk/

• Trustee

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

  Trustee of The Suit Works, a charity which helps and supports unemployed men of all ages who are trying to get into work- by giving them a styling session, suit, shirt, tie and shoes or smart casual clothing when they have the offer of a job interview and they do not have, or are unable to afford to buy suitable clothing. Website http://www.thesuitworks.co.uk/



Owner

• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

• Owner of Global Connections Charity Group and advocate of international charity collaboration

  • Oct 2014 - 2021

  By connecting globally we can make a greater difference for the causes we care about. If we truly want to make a difference we can't be limited by national borders. If someone has a solution we are looking for, a project we could support, or who wants to hold out a hand and work with us, distance and location shouldn't get in the way. The LinkedIn Group can be found here, it would be great to have you involved: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Global-Connections-Charities-Charity-Supporters-8190643/about



Careers in the charity/nonprofit sector

• Owner of Charity Careers LinkedIn Group and passionate advocate of Charity sector Careers

  • Feb 2014 - 2021

  Owner of a fast-growing LinkedIn group 'Careers in the charity/nonprofit sector' http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Careers-in-charity-nonprofit-sector-7453891/about - which I set up because so many people were asking me about Charity career advice from both inside and outside the sector and I thought it would be useful for people to be able to network and ask each other questions. Through speeches, networking and blogs (such as here http://talent.charityjob.co.uk/?p=157 and here http://alexswallow.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/charityworks-everyone-who-cares-about-charities-should-know-it/ ) I try to promote the charity sector as an exciting career for brilliant, caring people. The LinkedIn group gained 1000 followers in two months and the group is also now on Twitter https://twitter.com/CharityCareers1



Charity Sector and Beyond

• Sector Connector

  • May 2011 - 2021

  I do my best to help people make connections across the charity sector and beyond- making links between interesting individuals and organisations who I think should know about each other and highlighting good practice and innovative new ideas. Here is a blog I wrote about networking http://alexswallow.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/how-to-network-three-killer-tips/ Here are my tips on how to become a Charity Chief Executive http://alexswallow.wordpress.com/2014/02/02/want-to-be-a-charitynonprofit-chief-executive-heres-5-tips/ I get a real kick out of signposting people on to others who can help them.



Speaking Experience

• Spain
• Telecommunications

• Public speaker

  • 1995 - 2021

  A wide range of speaking experience in a number of professional and voluntary roles. Had experience of speaking in front of both small and large groups and for people of a variety of ages and backgrounds. A wide range of speaking experience in a number of professional and voluntary roles. Had experience of speaking in front of both small and large groups and for people of a variety of ages and backgrounds.



Young Charity Trustees

• Founder

  • May 2011 - Oct 2019

  http://alexswallow.com/social-good/young-charity-trustees/ I founded 'Young Charity Trustees'- (our LinkedIn group currently has more than 3000 members) both to support others in my situation and to encourage more young people to become Trustees. Here is an article http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/blogs/content/10571/promoting_the_idea_of_younger_trustees I have built links with other organisations and I try to publicise their good work as well. Through this role I have twice been an expert on online panels (via the Guardian) discussing Trusteeship and charitable giving for young people. The group is now also on Twitter @YoungTrustees with more than 8000 followers and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/YoungTrustees I have taken on speaking opportunities with this role, for example at a JCI London event encouraging Trusteeship, and at an event organised by Charityworks and the Small Charities Coalition. There have been 4 volunteers for the organisation who I have managed. YCT is supported by a brilliant collection of around 20 YCT Ambassadors I work to support young people in finding Trustees roles and with organisation, both to support them in finding young Trustees and to provide training and induction for those young people who express an interest. Young Charity Trustees has provided young Trustee inductions/training to Trailblazers Mentoring and Street League and advised a range of other charities. I also ran a seminar in Wales on the issue for WCVA. I have shadowed the Chief Executive of a charity in order to build up my skills. A paper of mine was handed out at the first ever International Young Governors' Summit, held in Toronto June 2013. For our second Anniversary I set up a Thunderclap which attained a social reach of more than 700,000 people. Have met with Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society to talk about Board issues in the sector.



Online Courses

• Financial Services

• Creator

  • Jan 2017 - 2019

  I have published my first online course (on Udemy). It is called 'How To Network' and is for anyone who is a bit apprehensive about networking or who would like to be a more effective networker. As it is my first course I decided to make it completely free, you can access it here: https://www.udemy.com/how-to-network/ I look forward to creating more courses in the future. I have published my first online course (on Udemy). It is called 'How To Network' and is for anyone who is a bit apprehensive about networking or who would like to be a more effective networker. As it is my first course I decided to make it completely free, you can access it here: https://www.udemy.com/how-to-network/ I look forward to creating more courses in the future.



ethicalangel.com

• Communications Director

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Continuing my involvement in a new role at this fast-growing start up transforming the relationship between the private and non-profit sector- helping them set up their communications and social media offering.

• Positive Impact Adviser

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Ethical Angel exists to provide a scalable, value-adding experience to businesses wanting to integrate societal needs into their daily activity.I'm very excited to join the team!Go to https://www.ethicalangel.com/en/ to learn more.



Self-publishing

• Writing and Editing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Author

  • Oct 2016 - 2018

  Published my first book 'How To Become An Influencer' in October 2016. The book explains why influence is so important in the modern world and shows how you can get more of it so you can have a bigger impact. It also outlines my key concepts including the LEAPS Model and The Influence Star. It is totally free to download a copy on The Influence Expert website. Also available on Amazon Kindle and as a paperback (for a limited time). Use the link to get your copy: http://theinfluenceexpert.com/become-influencer-free-ebook-influence-expert/



Social Good Six

• Owner

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  A series of more than 70 interviews with inspiring people. A series of more than 70 interviews with inspiring people.



The Comment Awards

• Judge

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2016

  Very proud to be a judge for the brilliant Comment Awards http://www.commentawards.com/index.php From the site: 'The Editorial Intelligence Comment Awards celebrate the achievements of the UK’s finest and most influential print and online commentators and their editors. The judges, chaired by Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice Chancellor, The University of Buckingham range across eclectic fields including business, culture, politics, media and academia including; Professor Jean Seaton of the University of Westminster; Professor Suzanne Franks of City University; William Sieghart CBE, Chairman of Somerset House; Ellen Miller of LBS; Samantha Asumadu, Founder of Media Diversified; Anne Morrison, Chairman of BAFTA; Elizabeth Pears, UK Deputy News Editor at Buzzfeed and Professor Kurt Barling, Middlesex University'



The IoD 99

• Member

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  A special new network from the IoD for young business owners, supporting start-ups. http://www.iod.com/membership/the-99 A special new network from the IoD for young business owners, supporting start-ups. http://www.iod.com/membership/the-99



Institute of Directors

• South Africa
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Member of the Institute of Directors (IoD)



The Big Give

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Expert

  • May 2014 - May 2016

  Online expert helping to answer charity-related questions https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/advice/experts#e35 Online expert helping to answer charity-related questions https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/advice/experts#e35



Royal Society of Arts (RSA)

• Fellow

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2015

  Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. I was interviewed by the Head of Fellowship about the importance of getting young people on Boards http://vimeo.com/69950502 Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. I was interviewed by the Head of Fellowship about the importance of getting young people on Boards http://vimeo.com/69950502



Resonate Connect

• Non-profit Organizations

• Director

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

  Resonate Connect http://www.resonate-connect.org.uk/ is the pro bono division of Resonate – the recruitment social enterprise, a unique not for profit recruitment agency http://www.resonate-rse.org/ Resonate Connect matches skills-based volunteers with charities and enables companies to undertake ethical activity. We are shortly launching the Resonate-Connect website; a simple free of charge platform for charities to upload volunteering offers and companies to easily arrange worthwhile volunteer opportunities for their staff. Resonate Connect launched fully at the end of April 2015.



Third Sector

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Blogger

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  A regular blogger for Third Sector on charity Governance issues and small charities http://alexswallow.thirdsector.co.uk/ A regular blogger for Third Sector on charity Governance issues and small charities http://alexswallow.thirdsector.co.uk/



Charityworks

• New Zealand
• Fundraising

• Mentor

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2015

  I'm now in my third year of mentoring for this amazing Programme. In my first year I was a mentor for a high-flier. I have also run sessions on Governance for the Charityworks participants. I ran a introductory session for the brand-new cohort in September 2013 I'm now in my third year of mentoring for this amazing Programme. In my first year I was a mentor for a high-flier. I have also run sessions on Governance for the Charityworks participants. I ran a introductory session for the brand-new cohort in September 2013



Knowledge Peers plc

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Director, Charity Leaders' Exchange

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Running the Charity Leaders' Exchange http://www.knowledgepeers.com/networks/864/index.html - the experience sharing network for forward-thinking Charity Leaders. Spoke on a panel at the Institute of Fundraising National Convention 2014. Running the Charity Leaders' Exchange http://www.knowledgepeers.com/networks/864/index.html - the experience sharing network for forward-thinking Charity Leaders. Spoke on a panel at the Institute of Fundraising National Convention 2014.



London Young Charity Professionals

• Advisor

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Providing strategic advice and support to this new initiative. The LinkedIn Group is at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/London-Young-Charity-Professionals-8111825/about Providing strategic advice and support to this new initiative. The LinkedIn Group is at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/London-Young-Charity-Professionals-8111825/about



Getting on Board

• United Arab Emirates
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Social Media and Communications Support

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Getting on Board is a charity that can help you, your employees and members of your professional networks become new leaders in your communities through board-level volunteering. http://www.gettingonboard.org/index.php I am assisting them with social media and communications- and with strategy related to both of these areas. Getting on Board is a charity that can help you, your employees and members of your professional networks become new leaders in your communities through board-level volunteering. http://www.gettingonboard.org/index.php I am assisting them with social media and communications- and with strategy related to both of these areas.



Various

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Entrepreneur and 2014 JCI 'Ten Outstanding Young Persons' (TOYP) UK Award Winner

  • 2011 - May 2015

  I have been involved with a number of initiatives around the charity and social enterprise sectors.I won a UK JCI 'Ten Outstanding Young Persons' Award in 2014 for Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership.I was on an expert panel for a Q and A on the Guardian Social Enterprise Network in April 2014.

• Social Media Support

  • 2008 - Sep 2014

  Own the 'Social Charity Tips' Twitter account https://twitter.com/soccharitytipsGave social media (mainly Twitter) training to UpRising Programme staff, July 2012.Gave social media training to Centre 404 staff, October 2012.Spoke at Social Media Event in Leeds, representing Young Charity Trustees. The other key speaker was the Chief Executive of Leeds City Council.Helped run up to 4 Twitter accounts at once, including helping to manage the 'Trusteesweek' account on behalf of the Charity Commission.This includes starting an account for a small organisation on Twitter and having nearly 3000 followers less than 9 months later.Acted as a support to a Charity Chief Executive for Twitter engagement.Helped manage MP's Facebook page.In late 2013 spoke at the launch of the top 30 charity CEOs on social media awards.



Blogging

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Blogger

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

  I've started a blog about the charity sector and beyond at http://alexswallow.wordpress.com/ From the time of my first full blog post I got more than 1000 views in my first 10 days. In a little over 5 months I got 10,000 views from nearly 90 countries. My blog is mentioned as a positive example in this Guardian article http://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2013/sep/26/charity-leaders-social-media-mba It is also on this 'Top Of the Blogs' list http://amazonprblog.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/top-of-the-blogs-three-new-entrants/ I wrote a piece about why Charity Chief Execs should blog in the 'Social Media for Charity Leaders' Guide published late 2013.



Centre 404

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

• Strategy Working Group Member

  • 2011 - 2015

  Small group planning strategy for the whole charity comprised of Charity Chief Executive, Chair, and two other Trustees. Revising the strategic objectives of the charity, while considering the economic, political and business environment.

• E-editorial group member

  • 2011 - 2014

  Help to make suggestions and proofread content produced by the charity's employees.

• Trustee

  • 2009 - 2014

  An Islington, London charity that supports people with learning disabilities and their families, with around 140 full and part-time staff. Am the youngest Trustee on the Board, we have responsibility for overall governance of the organisation. Help with finance, fundraising and strategic operations, participating fully in Executive Committee. Help to decide staff pay. Attended national trustee conference with associated training. Along with the Chief Executive, represented organisation for 'Children In Need' at BBC Studios (Centre 404 was focused on as part of the show). The charity is extremely well-regarded and active in the local community. Featured as 'Trustee of the Week' on TrusteeNet http://www.trusteenet.org.uk/trustees-of-week/alex-swallowSupported the Renumeration Committee, helping to set the pay of the Chief Executive.

• Chair of Housing Committee

  • 2009 - Jul 2013

  Committee with responsibility for overseeing the charity’s supported housing service. I was a general member for the first part of 2009 before I became Chair and for a short while after. The role included running meetings, evaluating reports from individual House Managers, financial evaluation, and working closely with the overall Housing Support Manager. Serving as an avenue of communication between this committee and the central Executive committee is also essential as is working to involve tenants and other users of Centre 404. Have also been on an eviction hearing, made a presentation to the tenants association, and have visited a number of the tenants' homes to better understand service provision. Attended both a staff social and a social for new users of the service to make sure I was accessible and informed.

• Co Vice Chair

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Co Vice Chair of Trustees, also serving on the Renumeration Committee. Elected at the Charity's AGM. Helped to work on organisation development. Helped to run formal business of the 2012 AGM (Head of Islington Council also gave a speech).

• Company Secretary

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Elected at the Charity's AGM. Undertook training at the Directory of Social Change.

• Member, Building Committee

  • 2010 - 2012

  Trustee member of charity building committee. Helping to coordinate major extension of building and improvement to existing charity site. The building work was completed in July 2012 and has made a huge difference to beneficiaries, staff and volunteers, as well as the future potential of the charity. Includes assessment of architectural plans, finance matters, consideration of accessibility issues, contracts and relocation. A small team which includes the Chief Executive of the organisation. Have also attended the organisation's Finance Committee in connection with this role.



Trailblazers Mentoring

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

• Patron Support and Strategy

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  Helping Trailblazers work to attract prominent, active Patrons and celebrity support. Helping Trailblazers work to attract prominent, active Patrons and celebrity support.



Small Charities Coalition

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2014

  A young chief exec- aged 30 when starting. The organisation has more than 6500 members, both small charities and trustees. I have been on the working group for Dame Mary Marsh's Social Sector Skills and Leadership Review, on the Code of Governance group, on the working group for Trustees' Week 2013 and part of the ACEVO Governance Commission. I chaired an event at the Directory of Social Change Trustee Fair 2013. I have been on a management course at the Directory of Social Change and have been the opening speaker at two Institute of Fundraising Conferences. Was a judge for Third Sector's 2013 Business Charity Awards and the 2014 Institute of Fundraising PIFAs. I spoke on the panel at the first ever APPG on Civil Society and Volunteering to be held outside London (in Manchester). I was listed as one of the top 30 Charity Chief Execs on Social Media http://zoeamar.com/2013/11/22/the-top-30-charity-ceos-on-social-media/ I presented the Tumim Prize for Good Governance at the NCVO Trustee Conference, November 2013. I was the keynote speaker at the DSC 'Social Change Awards' in 2013 http://www.socialchangeawards.org.uk/ Ran a Charity Masterclass on 'Managing Change' for VCS Learning. I have spent time with the comms team at a large charity (Macmillan) and been on a PR training day. On Editorial Advisory Panel for 'The Fundraiser'. Ran a case-study session at Charity Trustee Exchange 2013 Conference alongside a Charity Commission expert. Gave evidence at Parliamentary Inquiry into Growing Giving, April 2013 To develop my skills in this role I have a leadership coach and a mentor. I have spoken, often on Governance issues, at a wide variety of events. I was interviewed by Third Sector in May 2013 http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/Management/article/1183801/interview-alex-swallow/ Was a judge for joint awards between Markel and SCC- 'Britain's Best Volunteer'. I spoke at the Media Trust #contentconf in 2014 http://resources.mediatrust.org/microsite/content/Alex-Swallow



General

• India
• Newspaper Publishing

• Charity Advisor

  • 2012 - 2014

  On a voluntary basis (currently) provide independent advice to charitable organisations and individuals hoping to set up charitable organisations. On a voluntary basis (currently) provide independent advice to charitable organisations and individuals hoping to set up charitable organisations.



Dare2Lead

• Professional Training and Coaching

• Associate Trainer

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  Youth leadership trainer for fast-rising social enterprise. Helped to train young leaders for Vinspired. Youth leadership trainer for fast-rising social enterprise. Helped to train young leaders for Vinspired.



The Skills and Experience Exchange

• Advisor

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  Advisor (chiefly on Trustee matters) for a new charity. Advisor (chiefly on Trustee matters) for a new charity.



The Young Achievers Trust

• Civic and Social Organizations

• Judge for Young Achievers Awards 2013

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  I was asked to be a judge in the 'Future Leaders' Category for these prestigious Youth Awards. I was asked to be a judge in the 'Future Leaders' Category for these prestigious Youth Awards.



The Young Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Action Campaign (SAC) Mentor for UpRising Programme

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Mentor for a project run by a group of UpRising Programme Participants. Offer support and guidance, provide contacts and help to plan strategy. Project is about raising aspirations for first-time parents for their children.

• Mentor/supporter for UpRising Leadership Programme

  • 2011 - 2013

  A programme helping young people (currently established in East London, Birmingham, Bedford and Manchester) become the leaders and community organisers of the future. I served as a mentor for a participant two years running and was a Social Action Campaign Mentor in my second year. http://www.uprising.org.uk/node/537 I provided regular, structured meetings plus ad-hoc support, and have also attended UpRising events in Parliament and elsewhere. The programme has the leaders of all three major British political parties as its patrons. I also help to spread the word about the programme through social media and my networks, including finding potential speakers/contacts. I sat on the panel for an event telling Programme participants about opportunities for young people (Trusteeship in my case). I also gave training about being on a Board to the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board. UpRising is now a separate entity distinct from The Young Foundation.



New Entrance Media

• Proofreader and Support

  • 2011 - 2013

  A web-based media organisation who are specialists in digital forms of communication. A web-based media organisation who are specialists in digital forms of communication.



Trustees' Week 2012

• Advisor

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  Working with the Charity Commission and others including representatives from NCVO, NUS and a variety of other national organisations to make Trustees' Week 2012 bigger and better than ever. Helping to set strategy, build links, create publicity and champion good practice. Also offered a YCT volunteer to the other organisations to help support the run up to the week. Working with the Charity Commission and others including representatives from NCVO, NUS and a variety of other national organisations to make Trustees' Week 2012 bigger and better than ever. Helping to set strategy, build links, create publicity and champion good practice. Also offered a YCT volunteer to the other organisations to help support the run up to the week.



The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged

• National Development, Communications and Fundraising Officer

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2012

  Duties included increasing funding revenue; undertaking research; publicising our activities and helping to explain to people the issues of social isolation for older people; liaising with Trustees; meeting with other organisations and experts in our field, sometimes as the sole representative of the charity; organising events; recruiting and managing up to four interns at a time; drafting papers for the Chief Executive; writing and checking reports; helping to run our services and formulating strategic plans. Made links with Government Departments including Work and Pensions, Office for Civil Society, Communities and Local Government. Helped to put in a sound foundation of infrastructure. The charity was founded by politicians and maintains political links. Worked with web designers to relaunch our website, also helped to set up our first ever blog and Twitter account. Arranged a meeting with the Deputy Mayor of London. Helped pioneer working with the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Attended a Trustee meeting in the Houses of Parliament. Helped with a little fundraising training of charity workers outside the organisation. Have represented the charity to beneficiaries and by speaking in front of other organisations, have also promoted the organisation on the radio. http://www.nbfa.org.uk/ Met two Government Ministers in Parliament alongside NBFA Trustees and Chief Executive. Helped represent NBFA to funders, at a subgroup of the Age Action Alliance convened by the DWP, at Big Lottery consultation meetings, at a range of other meetings and conferences. Put together a portfolio of 15-20 distinct fundraising bids, and brought in revenue by a wide variety of means, from working with major trusts to coordinating a national raffle and supporting volunteers outside the organisation who wishes to raise funds for us. Helped put together the history of the charity for the first time.



Student Volunteering Week 2012

• Ambassador

  • 2012 - 2012

  http://www.volunteering.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/student-volunteering-week-2012/2143-ambassadors Ambassador for the Week, promoting it via 'Young Charity Trustees'. http://www.volunteering.org.uk/policy-and-campaigns/student-volunteering-week-2012/2143-ambassadors Ambassador for the Week, promoting it via 'Young Charity Trustees'.



Career Support

• Indonesia
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General support for individuals

  • 2007 - 2012

  On a voluntary basis, have helped a number of individuals with careers/academic advice and support. For example support with getting into university and university appeals, with CVs, with improving English skills, interview techniques and job applications. Also, through my tutoring work I have done a lot of mentoring in helping to get my students to appreciate the value of study and set and achieve goals. In April 2012 I visited Oaklands College in St Albans and gave a talk to a class of students on taking advantage of opportunities and advancing in their chosen careers. Have also supported my sister as a tutor up to GCSE level.



Champions Club Community

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Joint Editor

  • 2010 - 2011

  A unique online community helping to link people all over the world for a common cause. Editor and writer for online site content. Also had some input into organisation development. A unique online community helping to link people all over the world for a common cause. Editor and writer for online site content. Also had some input into organisation development.



Mycomeup.com

• Proofreader and support

  • 2009 - 2011

  Mycomeup.com is a web-based entrepreneurship organisation. My previous experience as an online writer for a start-up business helps me in this role. Mycomeup.com is a web-based entrepreneurship organisation. My previous experience as an online writer for a start-up business helps me in this role.



Independent Travel

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services

• Coordinator

  • 2002 - 2010

  Much independent travel mainly within Europe and Asia. Enjoyed the opportunity to visit 5 continents by the age of 23. Possess dual British/Australian citizenship. Developed self-reliance, initiative and skills of integration into other cultures. Also spent two years working in Japan, living independently and have lived in Romania for a total of about half a year. Have travelled around most of my own country and lived in a number of different cities, including living with people from all over the world.



Wine

• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wine Experience

  • 2000 - 2010

  Great interest in and passion for wine, supplemented with tastings and trips. Avid member of Cambridge University Wine Society while at university. Member of two wine societies, including 'The Wine Society UK'. Tasting trips to the Napa Valley, to Porto and to the Canadian Icewine region. Labouring in a Romanian private vineyard. Private tutored tasting. Many other wine events, tastings and adventures. Great interest in and passion for wine, supplemented with tastings and trips. Avid member of Cambridge University Wine Society while at university. Member of two wine societies, including 'The Wine Society UK'. Tasting trips to the Napa Valley, to Porto and to the Canadian Icewine region. Labouring in a Romanian private vineyard. Private tutored tasting. Many other wine events, tastings and adventures.



Food and Drink Experience

• Events Services

• Food and Drink

  • 1998 - 2010

  Have long had a passion for food and drink. Am a member of CAMRA and have been to beer festivals in Belgium, Finland and Germany (Oktoberfest) and many in the UK. Private tour of a beer-production factory in Romania, and brewery tour in Canada, whisky tasting in Scotland, toured sake breweries in Japan. Cider in Somerset, stout in Dublin. Passion for coffee including a coffee tour in Trieste. Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies. Love trying food from Ethiopian to Filipino to Iranian. Have tried Kobe beef in Kobe, Peking Duck in Beijing, Pizza in Naples and Jellied Eels in the East End of London.



Private Tuition (independent)

• Tutor

  • 1998 - 2009

  Many years of experience of private paid tuition in both England and Japan. All ages from primary school students to adults at university, and including many speakers of English as a second (or third) language. Develop a good relationship with those that I tutor- for example have been invited to cultural events. Even invited to parents evening, helped represent family at school application appeal etc. Also proof-reading and checking work. Had work experience in a school for deaf children. In addition I have worked in a voluntary role as an unpaid tutor helping to improve English and support job applications.



Houses of Parliament, David Laws MP

• Parliamentary Intern to Shadow Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families

  • 2008 - 2008

  Duties included dealing with correspondence; preparing press releases; working with the MP on five by-election campaigns; helping with constituents who were visiting Parliament; writing to Government Ministers, helping with Parliamentary procedure Duties included dealing with correspondence; preparing press releases; working with the MP on five by-election campaigns; helping with constituents who were visiting Parliament; writing to Government Ministers, helping with Parliamentary procedure



W4MP

• Article contributor

  • 2008 - 2008

  Contributed an article for leading political recruitment website. Contributed an article for leading political recruitment website.



Constituency Office, Lynne Featherstone MP

• Constituency Casework Intern for Lynne Featherstone MP, Shadow International Development Secretary

  • 2007 - 2008

  Duties included supporting constituents on behalf of the MP; providing material for and checking press releases; acting as assistant to MP at surgery and other meetings, and local campaigning, including taking campaign photos. Liaised with national/local government organisations and other public bodies. Also helped interview and train other interns. Duties included supporting constituents on behalf of the MP; providing material for and checking press releases; acting as assistant to MP at surgery and other meetings, and local campaigning, including taking campaign photos. Liaised with national/local government organisations and other public bodies. Also helped interview and train other interns.



Legal Experience

• Brazil
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Various

  • 1997 - 2008

  Experience including work experience with Council legal team, jury service (was jury foreman) and sitting in at both the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice. Experience including work experience with Council legal team, jury service (was jury foreman) and sitting in at both the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice.



Young People's Centre, Brighton

• Volunteer General Assistant

  • 2007 - 2007

  Helped to provide general support including working on reception, supervising the computer suite, working in the kitchen and supporting vulnerable young adults to access advice/services. Also helped to run information stall in city shopping centre. Worked closely with staff team and with other volunteers. Helped to provide general support including working on reception, supervising the computer suite, working in the kitchen and supporting vulnerable young adults to access advice/services. Also helped to run information stall in city shopping centre. Worked closely with staff team and with other volunteers.



University of Sussex

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Report-writer for Pro Vice-Chancellor

  • 2007 - 2007

  Personally asked by the Pro Vice-Chancellor to write a report investigating differences between Cambridge University and the University of Sussex. My paper was circulated to relevant departments and led to a further meeting.

• Other voluntary work as a student rep

  • 2006 - 2007

  2007- Asked to sit in (as a student rep) on meeting of SOCCUL Examination Board.- Met with Library Staff and SU President about new initiative.2007- Met with new USSU President concerning graduate student issues.2007- Represented another student at Teaching Enhancement and Quality Assurance Committee (Uni-Level Committee).2006-2007- Only student representative at some School-level meetings.



Sussex Beacon

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marshall, Sussex Beacon Brighton Half Marathon

  • 2007 - 2007

  Helped set up event and direct runners. Helped set up event and direct runners.



'Refugee Rethink' Student-run educational project, University of Sussex

• Volunteer Helper

  • 2007 - 2007

  Helped set up event, staff exhibition, take care of guests and interact with visiting school groups. Helped set up event, staff exhibition, take care of guests and interact with visiting school groups.



Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats

• Volunteer

  • 2007 - 2007

  Helped with some local campaigning in the City. Also received training at Federal Conference Fringe. Helped with some local campaigning in the City. Also received training at Federal Conference Fringe.



Cardinal Newman Secondary School and VI Form

• Principal Speaker on behalf of all ex-students, Annual Event

  • 2007 - 2007

  Was asked by my former school which I had left 7 years previously, to give a speech of thanks to the retiring Headmaster on behalf of all former pupils. At Brighton Dome, during the Annual School Awards Evening. In front of current and former students, staff and parents. Was asked by my former school which I had left 7 years previously, to give a speech of thanks to the retiring Headmaster on behalf of all former pupils. At Brighton Dome, during the Annual School Awards Evening. In front of current and former students, staff and parents.



EBNDC Approvals Board

• Local resident volunteer member

  • 2007 - 2007

  Local board concerning local regeneration scheme for deprived area. Also attended meetings of Whitehawk Crime Prevention Forum and meetings to improve local newsletter. Local board concerning local regeneration scheme for deprived area. Also attended meetings of Whitehawk Crime Prevention Forum and meetings to improve local newsletter.



Brighton and Hove Parents' Forum

• Helper at Activity Day

  • 2007 - 2007

  Assisted with set-up, taking contact details and promoting the Parents' Forum. Assisted with set-up, taking contact details and promoting the Parents' Forum.



For local older community

• Kitchen Helper, lunch club

  • 2007 - 2007

  Helped at lunch club event for older people. Helped at lunch club event for older people.



EB4U Regional Regeneration Programme

• Voluntary member of EB4U Community Grants Panel

  • 2006 - 2007

  Youngest member of local committee that reviewed grant applications to support deprived local community with Central Government money. Worked with staff and other volunteer committee members. Put forward suggestions to applicants to improve applications. Directed money to where it was most needed and attempted to achieve a fair split of funding across the community. Youngest member of local committee that reviewed grant applications to support deprived local community with Central Government money. Worked with staff and other volunteer committee members. Put forward suggestions to applicants to improve applications. Directed money to where it was most needed and attempted to achieve a fair split of funding across the community.



The JET Programme

• Helper, Hyogo Prefectural JET Programme Kobe Mid-Year Seminar

  • 2006 - 2006

  Selected by the Prefectural Board of Education. Helped with planning, set-up and running of the two-day event and led workshops for teachers. More than 500 participants from all over the world. Also helped with the pre-planning for this event, at a meeting in Local Government Offices, Kobe. Selected by the Prefectural Board of Education. Helped with planning, set-up and running of the two-day event and led workshops for teachers. More than 500 participants from all over the world. Also helped with the pre-planning for this event, at a meeting in Local Government Offices, Kobe.



The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET)

• Japan
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Block Representative for three Japanese Prefectures

  • 2005 - 2006

  AJET supports several thousand educators on the JET Programme in Japan. Elected directly by peers to represent three Japanese prefectures at a national level. Supported organisation development. Was the youngest AJET National Representative on the JET Programme.Attended AJET National Council Meeting in Tokyo three times. At one meeting presented a report on the 'Past, Present and Future of the JET Programme' to the other representatives.

• National Cultural Liaison Officer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Chosen at National AJET level to work on Cultural Events for all JET Programme participants in Japan. This role included organising and helping to judge Japan-wide cultural contests and liaising with the English Speaking Union of Japan.2006- Was a judge for the entries from half of Japan for the National AJET Teaching Awards.

• National AJET Representative in meeting with Japanese Government Ministries

  • 2005 - 2006

  Joint presenter/writer for two reports, as a National AJET Representative, for meetings with Japanese Government Ministry Representatives Worked with colleagues to put forward our arguments in a formal yet accessible way.



Ashiya International Secondary School, Japan

• Assistant for Joint Project as part of APEC initiative

  • 2005 - 2006

  ICT Model School network: involved liaison with a school in South Korea. Only four such schools in the whole of Japan. ICT Model School network: involved liaison with a school in South Korea. Only four such schools in the whole of Japan.



JET Programme

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Language Teacher

  • 2004 - 2006

  In an International School, Ashiya, Japan. Programme administered by the Japanese Government. In a full-time role, supported Japanese English teachers and taught solo. Worked on cultural exchange initiatives and supported the school Principal with English communication. The school was the first of its kind in the whole country and I was the first 2-year ALT at the school. Had joint lesson recommended on the Ministry of Education website. Individual trainer for official speeches. Also planned lessons, devised and helped make tests, taught debate/speech-writing and essay writing. Took extra English seminars outside term time. Gave a demonstration lesson using new 'touch screen' technology. Helped make materials for the university research project of a Japanese teacher. Judge for speech contests both as part of my job and for private English initiatives. The job involved two years of independent living in the country. Tried many Japanese cultural activities. While in Japan, participated in many voluntary initiatives (including at an elementary school and teaching an adult class) to help with English education and promote inter-cultural understanding. 2006- Present. Hyogo Prefecture Special Envoy. Became an ambassador for Hyogo Japan, to support links between it and the United Kingdom.



British Council

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Helper, 'UK Education Fair' Osaka

  • 2005 - 2005

  Fair aimed to encourage Japanese students to study in the UK. Fair aimed to encourage Japanese students to study in the UK.

• Helper, 2005 JET ALT Recontracting Conference, Kobe

  • 2005 - 2005

  Helped with conference for half of all JET programme participants intending to renew their contracts, in an AJET representative role.

• Article Writer for National AJET Magazine 'AJET Across Japan'

  • 2004 - 2005

  Also columnist for regional AJET publication and wrote for other publications around the time of my stay in Japan.



St. Mark's Primary School, Brighton

• Volunteer at Nursery/Mother and Toddler Group

  • 2000 - 2004

  Built relationships with infants and their guardians, helping both to be comfortable in the environment. Built relationships with infants and their guardians, helping both to be comfortable in the environment.



British Romanian Educational Exchange

• Joint Coordinator in Romania

  • 2003 - 2003

  Helped to link Romanian/British institutions and support the volunteer teachers in Romania. Programme was run in liaison with the British Council. Also worked on selection of participants and promotion of the Programme in the UK. Both of my voluntary trips to Romania received external funding from my Cambridge College, in recognition of the work I was doing. Helped to link Romanian/British institutions and support the volunteer teachers in Romania. Programme was run in liaison with the British Council. Also worked on selection of participants and promotion of the Programme in the UK. Both of my voluntary trips to Romania received external funding from my Cambridge College, in recognition of the work I was doing.



Cambridge University Students Union

• Logistics Manager, Cambridge Target Schools Video

  • 2003 - 2003

  Video was produced to encourage applicants to Cambridge University from less privileged backgrounds.Also hosted Shadowing Scheme (promoting Access) session at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.

• Member, Cambridge University Students' Union Executive

  • 2002 - 2003

  Helped to put policy into practice at the Central Students' Union alongside a small team of other elected student representatives including sabbatical officers. Had a particular concern to help widen the diversity of students entering the University. Supported organisation development. Received CUSU Press Training.



CMI Connections

• Cambridge University Delegate for Entrepreneurial Programme

  • 2003 - 2003

  A joint initiative entrepreneurial training programme run by Cambridge, MIT and other world universities. Made a presentation to Cambridge MP of experience on the Programme and wrote a report for the CMI website. A joint initiative entrepreneurial training programme run by Cambridge, MIT and other world universities. Made a presentation to Cambridge MP of experience on the Programme and wrote a report for the CMI website.



Cambridge DHIverse

• Sexual Health Outreach Worker for major event

  • 2003 - 2003

  Pre-event training by the organisation around sexual health information issues. Pre-event training by the organisation around sexual health information issues.



'Reclaim the Night' march

• Voluntary Supporter

  • 2003 - 2003

  Helped lead the first male-inclusive, 'Reclaim the Night' March through the centre of Cambridge, organised by the Cambridge University Students' Union to help students feel safe in the city. I was interviewed by the local press. Helped lead the first male-inclusive, 'Reclaim the Night' March through the centre of Cambridge, organised by the Cambridge University Students' Union to help students feel safe in the city. I was interviewed by the local press.



FreshMinds

• Nominated as 'One to Watch'

  • 2003 - 2003

  While studying at Cambridge University, nominated by my peers. While studying at Cambridge University, nominated by my peers.



Emmanuel College, Cambridge University

• President of Emmanuel College Students' Union

  • 2002 - 2003

  Coordinated Executive of about 15 elected student officers; represented around 450 students directly. Chaired Students’ Union meetings; gave speeches; worked on issues with the college authorities; helped with financial strategy; sat on various college and university-wide bodies; linked current students/alumni. Contributed to college/student publications, supported organisation development, helped to co-ordinate Freshers' Week, helped staff student shop. Coordinated Executive of about 15 elected student officers; represented around 450 students directly. Chaired Students’ Union meetings; gave speeches; worked on issues with the college authorities; helped with financial strategy; sat on various college and university-wide bodies; linked current students/alumni. Contributed to college/student publications, supported organisation development, helped to co-ordinate Freshers' Week, helped staff student shop.



Emmanuel College Society

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

• Member

  • 2002 - 2003

  Body promoting links between college alumni and between alumni and the college including its current membership. Served as a member for 6 University terms and made speech to old members at the AGM. Body promoting links between college alumni and between alumni and the college including its current membership. Served as a member for 6 University terms and made speech to old members at the AGM.