Head Of Operations

• Feb 2022 - Present

Head of Operations for South Westminster BIDs. Delivering savings to London’s leading businesses through smarter street operations in security, cleansing, business engagement and public realm Head of Operations for South Westminster BIDs. Delivering savings to London’s leading businesses through smarter street operations in security, cleansing, business engagement and public realm

Operations Manager - South Westminster BIDS (Victoria, Victoria Westminster, Northbank and Whitehall

• Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

Owner and Instigator

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

Inclusive and fun fitness for ALL humans and bodies Inclusive and fun fitness for ALL humans and bodies

Special Projects Manager - Homelessness and Rough Sleeping, Healthy Streets

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

Developing the Heart of London Business Alliance strategy to reduce street homelessness in Regent Street, Piccadilly and Leicester Square. Steered Executive team, Communications and Operations team to shape and deliver our rough sleeping strategy for the area. We raised over £100k and engaged over 250 members in 6 months through events and giving schemes. • Developed a homelessness brand and messaging with key assets. • Created a clear offer for our members around tackling homelessness including fundraising, TAP London education events and volunteering. (Engaged 220 people.) • Recruited an executive team for The World’s Big Sleep Out raising £36k and 3rd highest team. • Produced Perspective – this bought together over 100 business leaders to explore the role of the corporate sector in tackling homelessness. • Regular briefings for CEO, speakers and Board. • Trained for 50 door staff and security in partnership with St Mungos. • Ran a World Homeless Day Campaign with CTSM raising £60k. • Helped rebrand of the West End Homeless Network. Show less

Associate Director of Events

• Aug 2016 - May 2019

Responsible for $1m fundraising target for San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s four annual events: Tribute (the Foundation’s annual gala), Santa Skivvies Run, Dining Out For Life and Ovation (donor thank you party) as well as relaunching the foundation’s DIY peer to peer fundraising campaign. Generated revenue for 2017 =15% increase YOY Event Production, Peer to Peer Fundraising and Donor Stewardship strategies

Senior Cycle Representitive, AIDS/LifeCycle

• May 2016 - Mar 2019

Cyclist Representitive - AIDS/LifeCycle

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

Movement Intern

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

Operations and Events Manager

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

Generated £3m+ of funding from businesses Operations Manger for a program of events: Oxford Street Christmas Lights switch-on featuring Robbie Williams & Leona Lewis. Traffic free shopping events attracting £1m shoppers, £50m incremental spend. Led and motivated events teams of more than 100 Police, stewards, fire brigade, Ambulance Service, performers, businesses and city council staff Coordinated and advised on all on-street activity and special events during Queen's Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 Games & Olympic Torch Procession Delivered the first "May Makeover," where 500 retail staff and their CEOs took part in the world's largest 60 minute Makeover on Oxford Street ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games Managed a major update and expansion and installation of £1.5m Christmas lighting scheme Developing new products and services to improve London's West End and reduce retail operating costs such as the West End's first discounted area wide waste and recycling service offering members 25% discount and combined savings of £500k per annum. Produced a guide for retailers, restaurants and exhibitors on running successful events in public spaces. Advised on planning, licensing, branding and planning permission Generated efficiency savings resulting in £22,000 of value to the company in one contract and raised productivity in cleansing by 25% Show less

Town Centre Manager

• Dec 2007 - May 2010

Event Management and income generation - Increased revenue by 300% through selling public spaces to exhibitors such as Hovis, Sky TV, The AA, NHS, N-power, Business planning and project management - devising and delivering strategy to increase the number of visitors and volume of spending to Sutton based retail and leisure organisations Event and campaign management - Researched devised and promoted complex high profile themed events to drive footfall and spend in Sutton Town Centre. Increased visitors by 10% in first year. Show less

Project and Events Manager

• Jul 2003 - Dec 2007

-Ran three professional networks for employers, education and employability professionals. Increaded membership by 25% annually -Managed a national project delivering qualifications and training to employers. -Ran three professional networks for employers, education and employability professionals. Increaded membership by 25% annually -Managed a national project delivering qualifications and training to employers.

Project Manager

• Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

Managed the delivery of the Community Against Drugs programme budget of £135k per annum Established a crack cocaine treatment service to address the impact of increased use of crack cocaine. Managed the delivery of the Community Against Drugs programme budget of £135k per annum Established a crack cocaine treatment service to address the impact of increased use of crack cocaine.