Experience

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  The Social Mobility Foundation

  • United Kingdom
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Digital Transformation Coordinator

    • Apr 2023 - Present

    ► Agile and Effective: Worked with software development partners to re-design, test and implement new student application service. The new serviced arrived on time, with <1% of critical issue rate, and saving over 300+ hours of staff capacity in terms of streamlining and automating processes. ► Outcomes-Focused: For our 2024 applications window, the SMF received its highest number of eligible applications in its history, due, in part, to improvements in implementing new eligibility criteria and design to improve user experience.► Collaboration: Assembled and designed a new approach for user testing to ensure a range of stakeholders were involved in refining our digital services. Worked closely with numerous developers across stand-ups and sprints across months, building strong and reliable partner relationships.► Project Planning: Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning meant that we had virtually no critical or high level bugs on the applications deadline day, a first for the organisation.► Change Management: Rolling out and implementing a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the success of a new student platform to digitise and provide a more accessible support experience for multiple stakeholders. As product owner, I am responsible for over 600+ users on the platform, and its development roadmap.

  • Aspiring Professionals Programme Coordinator

    • Jan 2020 - May 2023

    The SMF helps young people from low income backgrounds enter universities and professions through programmes of mentoring, internships, university application support and skills development. ► Sector Lead for Engineering & Physics. Working with national and regional employers to allocate mentoring and internships. ► Safeguarding Officer for the organisation, helping to ensure all stakeholders prioritise child protection and protocols and places are in place to prevent and mitigate risks. ► Led the 2020 Birmingham Young Women's Series with HS2 to provide insights on how to improve progression for aspiring females. ► Organising and supporting Futures and Insight Days, skill sessions, supporter events, university trips; including overseeing the regional student advisory board.

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  Chinese Community Centre (Birmingham)

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Director & Trustee

    • Dec 2016 - Present
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    ► Raised over £11,500 for a 'Home for Good' project, a befriending project in which CCC-B will provide practical support to elderly Chinese for a period of up to 6 weeks after hospital discharge. Engaged and briefed over 10 local student volunteers to ensure a successful Charity Dinner fundraiser. Acted as marketing lead and a project manager. Drafted and published a Commemorative Magazine using InDesign: bit.ly/2K8tPdC► Involved in forming the new trading arm, CC WuWei CIC, through researching and clearly presenting information on Community Interest Companies, drafting the constitution and community interest aims, corporate branding and designing the logo and website.► Implemented new Privacy and Data Protection solutions under GDPR, including new Cookies Policy. ► Generating and implementing new and innovative strategies for CCC-B, exploring commercial fundraising activities whilst continuing to meet present and future community needs and opportunities.► Co-leading Volunteer Group to organise fundraising and community events. We regularly plan and hold social events such as Dim Sum lunches and Christmas parties to raise thousands for numerous causes such as exhibitions and elderly support.

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  UpRising Leadership

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Programme Manager

    • May 2019 - Oct 2019
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Programme Manager for UpRising Fastlaners, an employability and personal development programme designed to help young people navigate the tricky jobs market and find jobs they love. A 5-8 Day Programme which includes; interactive workshops, networking events and mentoring sessions.► Supported hundreds of Fastlaners alumni into employment, education, training or volunteering nationally. ► Recruited participants from diverse and under-represented backgrounds in line with UpRising’s mission to promote representative and socially reflective leaders. ► First point of contact for local delivery stakeholders, including mentors, coaches, delivery partners and organisations - having organised a successful Consultation on youth employment practises with over 20 local youth organisations and employers. ► Managed local Programme Coordinators and any required casual workers to successfully achieve both the project outcomes and their own personal objectives.

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  WeiPoint

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Project Manager

    • Nov 2017 - Feb 2019
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Project Manager for WeiPoint Ltd, business consultancy providing bespoke solutions to local digital start-ups with global ambitions. ► Liaised with and supported Oxford University and Incofin Wealth Management, among others, in business proposals, plans and budgets.► Presented to clients and network on opportunities for business development in Shenzhen, China and coordinated the promotion of the Shenzhen Baoan Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition 2018 in the West Midlands. ► Presented to over 70 delegates at BrumAI discussing OpenAI and China opportunities. ► Oversaw and managed the writing of business proposals, plans and budgets for clients. ► Managing contracts with clients and ensuring effective communication and performance between contacts domestic and overseas.

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  Miart Bilingual Piano Centre

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Marketing Manager

    • Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Managed marketing and communications for Miart Bilingual Piano Centre, a music and piano teaching company. ► Designed a new website to reflect the contemporary yet classically inspired direction of the company.► Managed Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for the company's online presence. Web traffic increased by 180% as a result of new digital marketing strategy. ► Designed and produced Business Proposals for potential investors and partners. ► Reached out to employers and universities to attract talent and contacts. Attended local events and presented opportunities for expansion, and initiated a working relationship with the Birmingham Royal Conservatoire.► Developed strong links with local universities to begin discussions surrounding joint music ventures as well as employing talent from local graduates.

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  British Chinese Project

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Project Coordinator

    • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    ► Fundraised over £13,000 for community projects. ► Number of volunteers doubled through strong team efforts, expanding into new international student groups. Working closely within the team to liaise with stakeholders and arrange numerous events, including tours of Parliament and Birmingham City Council House, elderly day trips, Warwick China Summit 2017, Chinese Arts & Calligraphy Exhibition (Sutton Coldfield).► Work included supporting ethnic minority communities, charitable organisations, Chinese community centres and local authorities.

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  Chinese Community Centre (Birmingham)

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Project Management Intern

    • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Organised & oversaw various Research, Events, and Fundraising projects:► Produced internal Governance and Company Strategy Report on Community Interest Companies.► Organised Chinese Community Centre - Birmingham's 40th Anniversary Dinner, with over 300 guests. Guests from Lord Mayor's Office, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Kingdom and many esteemed guests. ► Organised Sponsorship and Marketing campaigns.► Social Media management.

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  Aston University

  • United Kingdom
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Peer Mentor

    • Oct 2013 - May 2016

    ► Provided advice and guidance to First Year students in regards to personal and academic queries and concerns.

  • Language & Translation Studies - Staff Student Consultative Committee Member

    • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

    ► Representing students on the University Wide Language Programme (UWLP), acting as an integral intermediary. Proposed end of lesson consultation periods between teachers and students, which were subsequently introduced and positively received.► Scrutinised examiners’ reports and analysed surveys to enhance the learning experience of fellow students.

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  Canton Joe Takeaway

  • West Midlands, United Kingdom

  • Assistant Manager

    • Mar 2009 - Jun 2015
    • West Midlands, United Kingdom

    ► Engaging customers daily through face to face interaction and professional phone etiquette.► Meeting customer concerns in a tactful manner and mitigating tense transactions. ► Analysing competitors locally and nationally, reviewing internal strengths and weaknesses to devise new menus.