In my current role, I serve as a bridge between our esteemed alumni and the university to cultivate advocacy, philanthropy, and volunteering that supports the Faculty of Engineering's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include:• Serving on the Faculty Executive Board, contributing to high-level decision-making and driving philanthropic initiatives to support transformative research, student potential, and infrastructure projects.• Implementing major gift fundraising strategies… Show more In my current role, I serve as a bridge between our esteemed alumni and the university to cultivate advocacy, philanthropy, and volunteering that supports the Faculty of Engineering's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include:• Serving on the Faculty Executive Board, contributing to high-level decision-making and driving philanthropic initiatives to support transformative research, student potential, and infrastructure projects.• Implementing major gift fundraising strategies across the faculty with a focus on scholarships, zero carbon, sustainability research, infrastructure, and healthcare.• Identifying, cultivating, and securing gifts and expertise from individuals, foundations, and corporations• Working closely with faculty members, university leadership, and supporters to align donor interests with cutting-edge research initiatives and scholarship opportunities. Show less

As Donor Relations Manager, I led our recognition circle for leadership donors and developed systems to enhance donor engagement and stewardship. Key responsibilities included:• Implementing pipeline and stewardship tracking systems to efficiently manage relationships and donor journeys.• Developing engagement maps and resources, including a SharePoint-based Engagement Resource Bank, to ensure effective donor engagement strategies.• Managing relationships with high-level donors… Show more As Donor Relations Manager, I led our recognition circle for leadership donors and developed systems to enhance donor engagement and stewardship. Key responsibilities included:• Implementing pipeline and stewardship tracking systems to efficiently manage relationships and donor journeys.• Developing engagement maps and resources, including a SharePoint-based Engagement Resource Bank, to ensure effective donor engagement strategies.• Managing relationships with high-level donors and executing personalised stewardship plans that support their lifetime and legacy giving aspirations.• Collaborating across faculties to organise donor visits and events, including supporting the first Connect for Success event for the Faculty of Engineering as well as Supporter Receptions. Show less

In this role, I provided stewardship for donors at all levels and collaborated with various departments to enhance donor engagement. Key responsibilities included:• Stewarding relationships with donors, community fundraisers, and volunteers, ensuring their contributions were recognised meaningfully.• Introducing Canva to streamline the creation of high-quality donor impact reports, improving the presentation of donor-funded projects.• Supporting event logistics for donor… Show more In this role, I provided stewardship for donors at all levels and collaborated with various departments to enhance donor engagement. Key responsibilities included:• Stewarding relationships with donors, community fundraisers, and volunteers, ensuring their contributions were recognised meaningfully.• Introducing Canva to streamline the creation of high-quality donor impact reports, improving the presentation of donor-funded projects.• Supporting event logistics for donor visits and the annual Supporter Reception, which helped strengthen the university's relationships with major benefactors.• Production of communications pieces that showcased donor impact. Show less

At Kendal College, I provided guidance and administrative support to students while managing larger-scale projects like the annual Careers Fair. Key responsibilities included:• Leading student guidance and administrative efforts, including managing the college’s switchboard and handling incoming/outgoing deliveries.• Project-managing a two-day Careers Fair, which featured 71 stalls and attracted over 500 students. This event received live coverage from BBC Radio Cumbria, boosting… Show more At Kendal College, I provided guidance and administrative support to students while managing larger-scale projects like the annual Careers Fair. Key responsibilities included:• Leading student guidance and administrative efforts, including managing the college’s switchboard and handling incoming/outgoing deliveries.• Project-managing a two-day Careers Fair, which featured 71 stalls and attracted over 500 students. This event received live coverage from BBC Radio Cumbria, boosting the college’s public profile. Show less

In this role, I managed home improvement projects and developed innovative sales tools that increased national performance. Key responsibilities included:• Generating leads and project-managing home improvement installations, ensuring customer satisfaction from initial design to completion.• Designing a quotation price guide that was implemented company-wide, streamlining the sales process and increasing sales performance.

As an International Project Coordinator, I led community-focused projects aimed at improving access to education and clean water. Key responsibilities included:• Established and trained Sigunga Primary School’s Water Tank Committee, ensuring sustainable access to clean water for over 400 students, reducing illness and increasing school attendance.• Mobilised the community to adopt smokeless, fuel-efficient stoves, reducing firewood consumption by two-thirds and improving respiratory… Show more As an International Project Coordinator, I led community-focused projects aimed at improving access to education and clean water. Key responsibilities included:• Established and trained Sigunga Primary School’s Water Tank Committee, ensuring sustainable access to clean water for over 400 students, reducing illness and increasing school attendance.• Mobilised the community to adopt smokeless, fuel-efficient stoves, reducing firewood consumption by two-thirds and improving respiratory health for women and children.• Promoted environmental sustainability by reducing deforestation and carbon emissions through clean cooking methods.• Delivered hygiene education to reduce water-borne diseases, significantly enhancing community health. Show less

In this role, I managed client relationships and developed innovative training initiatives that increased financial service performance. Key responsibilities included:• Designed training initiatives that increased the store's financial service results by 300%• Optimised garden centre processes to reduce wastage and increase profitability. Within 2 months we overtook 16 other stores to become the 2nd most profitable in the region.