Experience

The Old Dart Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Foundation Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Grants Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Present

• Grants Officer

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2020



Grant Givers' Movement

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services

• Organising Member

  • Mar 2019 - Present



Fair Collective

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

• Freelance Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Present



La Choza Chula

• Guatemala
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Funding Development Consultant

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2018



Village Aid

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

• Fundraising & Communciations Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

  Leading a small and ambitious fundraising team, developing and managing individual relationships and community and corporate partnerships to grow unrestricted income and attract wider support for Village Aid, the Peak District’s international development charity. Experienced in volunteer management, public speaking, event management, effective communications and campaigns. As part of this role I established a development education programme working with multiple schools, universities and community groups to engage local people in global issues.



PEACE IN THE PARK

• Performing Arts

• Fundraising Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

  Organising and promoting fundraising activities and events for the festival, writing funding proposals and applying for trust funds and grants. Working towards a large fundraising target and deadlines.Working closely with the steering committee to organise and facilitate the annual festival. Monitoring and updating social media pages for the festival and fundraising events.



Clear Cover Insurance

• Senior Client Advisor

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

  Private medical insurance sales. Contacting potential clients, providing sound financial and policy-based advice and closing sales. Target-driven role, developing brand and positioning within the market.



Raleigh International

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  ICS Entrepreneurship Project, Raleigh International TanzaniaManaged a sustainable development project in a remote rural community leading a group of 12 youth volunteers from UK and Tanzania living and working with rural community. Repsonsible for; the production of written planning visit reports; planning and delivering the project to meet the needs of the community, volunteer team and local development practices. Conducting risk assessments for all activities and supervising health and safety policies continuously. Managing and accounting for all volunteer homestays, medication, equipment and finances. Liaising with community, project partner and local youth community; coordinating daily communication with field base and production of comprehensive reports, reviews and assessments throughout project. Preparing and providing training and induction for the volunteer teams. Supporting teams to develop skills to achieve the project, facilitating team development and resolving conflict when required considering cross cultural needs. Delivered one to one reviews and support and coaching for young people to ensure they got the most from the experience.



PHASE Worldwide

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

• Fundraising & Communications Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

  Volunteer position providing assistance to the Fundraising & Communications Manager. Provided support on campaigns, trusts and foundations, direct mail appeals, high-profile events and general office administration.



Fauna & Flora

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  Conducted a research partnership in partnership with British American Tobacco to assess the feasibility of converting wood fueled tobacco curing barns in Indonesia and Brazil to renewable energies linked to microgrids.



The Wildlife Trusts

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

• Membership Recruitment Officer, Land Management Assistant and Education Officer

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Multiple roles within the trust.



Fauna & Flora

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  An internship position with FFI's Capacity Building Project within the University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.