Experience

University of York

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Access and Outreach Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Strategic and Operational Leadership of a range of programmes and projects of work to deliver on aims of a more diverse and representative student body. Accomplishing this through: Cultivating strong relationships with a wide range of diverse stakeholders, both externally and internally. Taking time to understand their needs and develop ways they can engage with and support our joint vision. Developing mutally beneficial partnerships Leading teams to create and deliver new innovative programme of actvities to meet aims and needs of stakeholders Analysis of key data to track KPI progress and identify areas for change and development Implementing and improving processes to ensure smooth operations, increased efficiency and scalability. Creating and presenting data and progress reports, interpreting data to suit audience Accurate and transparent management of six figure budgets Coaching and line management to support staff to flourish Show less



Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge

• Schools'​ Liaison and Internal Communications Officer

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Liaising, developing and building report with schools in our link areas through communicating with teachers, students and parents to widen access to university • Keeping up to date with government education reforms, latest research and best practice in widening access to higher education • Equipping students, teachers and parents with knowledge and confidence to apply to, or support applications to Higher Education institutions and Cambridge University • Create interactive content and deliver presentations to inform students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders about the benefits of University, the broad choice of courses, qualifications advice, application systems and ideas and good practice for projects with the aim of widening access to universities • Planning, Organising and coordinating schools visit days, subject days, residentials, projects and large events, including 3 events in Essex for over 100 students, 20 teachers and 20 academics • Liaising and working with other departments, colleges, Higher Education institutions, charities and key stakeholders. • Managing Internal Communications and improving staff relationships through regular staff newsletters and emails. • Content Creation and management of webpages and social media channels Show less



Belfast City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Relations Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Youth Forum Support Worker

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  A voluntary role providing support and assistance to the Children and Young Person's Coordinator in the running of the Youth Forum and other community provision. In this role I work with young people aged 13-18 from across the city, with a diverse range of backgrounds. My duties include: -Aiding in the organisation of, and providing assistance and supervision during, the running of activities, meetings and residentials. -Organising and facilitating workshops for 30+ young people. - Being friendly, approachable and enthusiastic in order to build a professional rapport with young people. -Enabling young people in work with government and other services e.g Leisure, Health, the Police, Tourism. -Providing additional support for young people with disabilities. - Assisted in office administration including filing, photocopying, responding to emails, researching, calculating budgets and writing applications for funding and reports for the Lord Mayor and local councillors. -Liaising and networking with a range of organisations and including NGOs and local govt. Show less



Cambridge Immerse

• United Kingdom

• Summer Mentor

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Duties included: -Being responsible for the welfare and safety for 60 young people. -Organising and running sports activities, games and a talent night. -Supervising trips around Cambridge and excursions to London and Oxford. -Ensuring the venue was kept clean and lecture rooms had all the necessary equipment. -Writing blogs about the programme and the young people’s experiences. -Registering participants and administration duties where required. -Presenting workshops on personal statements and Cambridge interviews. Show less



Homerton June Event 2014

• Personnel, Security and Health and Safety Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  As a member of the organisation team I was responsible for sourcing staff, professional security and St. John's Ambulance for the event attended by 600 people. I trained and managed staff in various roles to ensure the smooth running of the event as well as attending to various health and safety checks and paperwork. As a member of the organisation team I was responsible for sourcing staff, professional security and St. John's Ambulance for the event attended by 600 people. I trained and managed staff in various roles to ensure the smooth running of the event as well as attending to various health and safety checks and paperwork.



ThreeWeeks Magazine

• Fringe Reviewer

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Having gained a spot as a reviewer for the magazine, I spent two and a half weeks researching and attending Edinburgh Fringe shows and producing clear and concise reviews to inform the readership. During this placement I learned the arts of meeting tight deadlines, sticking to a publication format, liaising with the editorial team and networking with production teams. I also spent three days working in editorial, proofreading and revising reviews to be publish in print and online. Having gained a spot as a reviewer for the magazine, I spent two and a half weeks researching and attending Edinburgh Fringe shows and producing clear and concise reviews to inform the readership. During this placement I learned the arts of meeting tight deadlines, sticking to a publication format, liaising with the editorial team and networking with production teams. I also spent three days working in editorial, proofreading and revising reviews to be publish in print and online.



the streat cafe

• Restaurants

• Barista

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  As a team of the cafe team my role included: -providing outstanding customer service. -building a rapport with customers to create a friendly atmosphere and ensure repeat custom. -preparing food and drink including various types of coffee. -till operation -Cleaning and restocking As a team of the cafe team my role included: -providing outstanding customer service. -building a rapport with customers to create a friendly atmosphere and ensure repeat custom. -preparing food and drink including various types of coffee. -till operation -Cleaning and restocking