Experience

Four Pillars

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

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom As Founder of Four Pillars in 2016 I have built the organisation up from the ground, working in my spare time, as a volunteer, for 3 years growing the charities portfolio. Making connections with other organisations, establishing our right to be seen as a local supportive LGBT charity and of course building the communities confidence in Four Pillars. Offering various social groups and one-to-one support for individuals, carrying out events such as Grampian Pride and outreach through schools… Show more As Founder of Four Pillars in 2016 I have built the organisation up from the ground, working in my spare time, as a volunteer, for 3 years growing the charities portfolio. Making connections with other organisations, establishing our right to be seen as a local supportive LGBT charity and of course building the communities confidence in Four Pillars. Offering various social groups and one-to-one support for individuals, carrying out events such as Grampian Pride and outreach through schools, collages and universities to our latest project; the first LGBT+ hub in Grampian, Four Unity. Four Unity is open 5 days a week offering a safe space for individuals to drop-in, relax, get advice & information, Safer sex provisions and support whilst socialising with others, building relationships and growing confidences. This has to be my biggest achievement and has allowed me to pass-on the chair role and expand the organisation through a full time position as CEO Show less



Grampian Pride

• Events Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom Grampian Pride was founded and run by the local community, with myself as co-chair for Grampian Pride 2018. Following its success, Four Pillars has taken on Grampian Pride as an event under its umbrella and will continue to work with the local community to execute Grampian Pride in the years to come.



Aberdeen Cyrenians

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

• Resettlement worker

  • May 2016 - May 2019

  Aberdeen Enthusiastic Resettlement worker for Aberdeen Cyrenians, my main role is to support people with alcohol dependency on a daily basis. It is a tough but rewarding role that I embrace everyday. Please note *I AM NOT IN ANY MANAGEMENT OR CHAIR ROLE WITH THIS ORGANISATION*



Four Pillars

• Chair Of The Board Of Trustees

  • Jul 2016 - Apr 2019

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom



Cheerz Bar & Club

• Admitance clerk

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom Meet & Greet all customers coming into the venue, cash handling and property protection. To assess each person in a split second to ensure the venue complied with the current licencing laws and personal/alcohol responsibility. To deal with comments and complaints in a fair and forward thinking manner and liaise with authorities if needed. I am also the first aider on site and deal with any situation needed; from sick to blood



Gay Men's Health

• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Project Officer

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom • Outreach promotional work • Fundraising events • Condom provisions • One to one support • Volunteer management • Extensive e-mail communication • Rotas As part of my contract with GMH I was responsible for all the office administration which included petty cash control, banking donations, purchasing office supplies, stock maintenance and receiving goods in kind. Alongside management and administration I had the responsibility of being on the front desk. I would welcome… Show more • Outreach promotional work • Fundraising events • Condom provisions • One to one support • Volunteer management • Extensive e-mail communication • Rotas As part of my contract with GMH I was responsible for all the office administration which included petty cash control, banking donations, purchasing office supplies, stock maintenance and receiving goods in kind. Alongside management and administration I had the responsibility of being on the front desk. I would welcome any clients entering the office, receive all phone calls and deal with enquiries. People found me approachable and trust worthy and would often use my open door policy to drop in for coffee and a chat on a regular basis. This allowed me to build a personal relationship with service users which opened the doors of trust and honesty. I maintain a belief that in order to protect or support a person we need to do so on a holistic view. With this in mind I always work on 4 pillars of support for each person, these are; Physical, Mental, Emotional and Sexual. Without one of these pillars in place I believe the other 3 would fail, leading the service user back in a complete circle. To help each individual with regards to these 4 aspects, I use my knowledge, training and experience to support or sign post the person as necessary. Show less



Terrence Higgins Trust

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

• Sessional Worker

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2015

  Aberdeen, United Kingdom To assist in the running and promotion of HIV positive group in Grampian. Take on new members and introduce them to the group. Organise weekly activities and follow up with any paper work as required.



Terrence Higgins Trust

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

• Health Promotion Volunteer

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

  Dunndee ● Outreach promotional work ● Presentation & video abilities ● Preparation of activities ● One-to-one support ● Setting up and facilitating a support group ● Extensive e-mail communication



Union39

• Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

  Dundee, United Kingdom To manage the daily running of both bar and nightclub. Recruit all new employees and then organise staff and rotas. Provide all training and discipline. Ensure the smooth running of the venue, stock and cash handling. As the Personal Licence Holder for the premises I ensured I Complied with current licencing laws at all times. Liaised with authorities and service providers, sought deals and promotions to ensure value for money for both owner and public. Deal with all enquires and complaints in… Show more To manage the daily running of both bar and nightclub. Recruit all new employees and then organise staff and rotas. Provide all training and discipline. Ensure the smooth running of the venue, stock and cash handling. As the Personal Licence Holder for the premises I ensured I Complied with current licencing laws at all times. Liaised with authorities and service providers, sought deals and promotions to ensure value for money for both owner and public. Deal with all enquires and complaints in a fare upfront manner. Show less



mansion House Retirement Home

• Senior Carer

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2009

  Essex As senior carer on shift it was my responsibility to ensure staff were preforming tasks, residents were comfortable and secure, distribute medication to all residents and fill in all paper work, including daily reports on all 31 residents. Report to management any concerns and defects pass on any management notifications to staff in daily shift meetings.