Experience

Wildscreen

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

• Interim Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  As the Interim CEO I provide executive leadership and management to the Charity and I am responsible for continuing to develop and deliver a comprehensive and engaging strategy for the future. In a year of extraordinary events which have challenged the Charity, but have also enabled the Festival to become ever more inclusive and accessible by going online, I am not only responsible for stewarding the Charity and its associated projects, but I will also be at the forefront of delivering the first ever virtual edition of the Wildscreen Festival. Working closely with the Chair, Board and Festival Advisory Board I will deliver stable leadership and excellence to the stakeholders, attendees, sponsors and the Wildscreen Brand.About Wildscreen Wildscreen is an award-winning international wildlife conservation charity. Our goal is to convene the World’s best filmmakers and photographers with the most committed conservationists to create compelling stories about the natural world; that inspire the wider public to experience it, feel part of it and protect it. We are powered by an ecosystem of projects: Wildscreen Festival - is the biggest global gathering of natural world storytellers. Every other year, over 1,000 industry delegates from over 40 countries convene in Bristol, for a week of business, content and networking. Our delegates represent the entire global industry from the most exciting emerging talent to world-leading broadcasters and platforms. The Festival is also home to the Wildscreen Panda Awards, aka the “Green Oscars”, the most respected and coveted awards in wildlife and environmental storytelling genre.Wildscreen Exchange - a unique global hub that empowers conservation organisations by connecting them with world-leading filmmakers and photographers to create ground-breaking communications about our natural world. Natural History Network - a hub for the global wildlife filmmaking industry.



Hockey Futures - Charity

• Director

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  I received a mandate to establish this charitable organisation in collaboration with England Hockey and the Board of Trustees with responsibility for all aspects of the operation including strategic planning, policy development, communications management, relationship building, volunteer coordination, fundraising, and corporate governance. Some of my core contributions to date include the following:✯ Developed a highly successful community engagement and outreach initiative involving inner city hockey programmes for young people in line with the charity’s mission statement.✯ Managed external communications to raise awareness for campaigns across digital and traditional media channels.✯ Conceptualised and launched an innovative SMS/Text donation scheme at the Women’s Hockey World Cup.✯ Identified a comprehensive fundraising strategy including the development of robust corporate partnerships.✯ Provided oversight for the grant application process and liaised with the Board of Trustees on new appointments.✯ Coordinated volunteers including the design and deployment of training and coaching programmes.



Not-for-Profit Consultant (Various Charity Roles)

• Senior Consultant – Programme Management, Operations, Strategic Policy Development, Fundraising

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

  In my capacity as a Charity Consultant, I collaborated with a variety of not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises to provide extensive advice and guidance using strong sector expertise, technical knowledge, and critical thinking skills. I have outlined some of my key projects below: ¬ Give Time (2016 – 2017): Advised this startup Social Enterprise on a variety of core areas including strategy development, operational frameworks, partnership building, fundraising, and volunteer management. Developed content for a web-based platform designed to connect volunteers to charities and not-for-profit institutions.¬ My Life Films (2014 – 2016): Delivered support for fundraising activities while helping to create a vibrant network of corporate contacts and suppliers to facilitate a large-scale event portfolio. Advised the charity founders on corporate governance requirements and legal responsibilities. Researched and applied for relevant grants. Introduced a CRM systems to increase accountability and improve compliance. ¬ Cruse Bereavement Care (2016): Collaborated directly with the CEO to establish and grow corporate partnerships while actively diversifying revenue streams to ensure long term viability. Designed a creative Christmas themed social media campaign to raise awareness and drive brand recognition in local communities.¬ The Choral Foundation (2013 – 2015): Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing and event strategy to support charity growth. Managed the recruitment and training of key staff members and volunteers.



St Mary’s University, Twickenham

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Lecturer

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2016

  • Visiting Lecturer in Primary Education and Physical and Sport Education Departments.• Delivered practical and theory lectures for a variety of modules on the PGCE PE, the Primary Education and Sport Education courses. Duties also involved marking assignments, reviewing folders and assessing peer teaching.• Worked as a link tutor for several students in a variety of schools throughout London• Completed and subsequently taught the Sainsbury’s Inclusive PE Course • Visiting Lecturer in Primary Education and Physical and Sport Education Departments.• Delivered practical and theory lectures for a variety of modules on the PGCE PE, the Primary Education and Sport Education courses. Duties also involved marking assignments, reviewing folders and assessing peer teaching.• Worked as a link tutor for several students in a variety of schools throughout London• Completed and subsequently taught the Sainsbury’s Inclusive PE Course



The Ultimate Event Company

• Managing Director and Founder

  • 1989 - 2013

  I successfully established this company using organisational skills to design and coordinate a wide range of events including multinational conferences, trade missions, and product launches for over 10,000 delegates with budgets exceeding £2M. I worked with industry leading clients such as Microsoft, Epsom UK, Siemens UK, Samsung UK, PepsiCo, and the Bank of Tokyo. I developed corporate strategy and fostered strategic client partnership across a range of sectors. Some of my key accomplishments included the following:✯ Led all aspects of the business including recruitment, training, mentoring, strategic planning, sales, marketing, and client relationship management to ensure long-term, sustainable growth.✯ Analysed industry trends and corporate performance to set robust targets and goals for the business in collaboration with the Financial Director while producing comprehensive budgets and forecasts.✯ Chaired board meetings and managed all facets of corporate governance to maintain regulatory compliance.✯ Established an innovative sales and marketing strategy to build brand awareness and recognition in key markets.