Calling all ambitious entrepreneurs: I am on a mission to take your operational headaches away!In 2013, I rather wonderfully discovered the exciting entrepreneurial world and haven’t looked back! For the first five of those years I was operations manager for a £10m social impact investment fund, and as a result have regularly networked with and scouted for start ups to invest in, supported countless entrepreneurs through accelerator programmes, been their cheerleader, reviewed many pitch decks, watched hundreds of pitch presentations, and passed the time with them while waiting for funding news. Following this, I was operations manager for an innovation lab, running UK and global ideation campaigns which provided employees the opportunity to create and build their own products and services. Here I was able to fully champion innovation and encourage entrepreneurialism internally. I understand the entrepreneurial mindset and how different it is to the corporate world. It’s these combined experiences that excite me about continuing to work with entrepreneurs. Having started out my working life in admin support, I was recognised for having the right skills and attributes to work for a managing director as my first personal assistant role. For nine years, I had similar roles in FTSE 100, multinational, 1000 plus employee companies. With my unique experience as a senior personal assistant and supporting numerous start-ups to accelerate and grow, as well as working in two start-ups myself, I really can offer the business growth support you need. In addition, I have access to an extensive network covering funding, social impact and industry incubator programmes. Get in touch with me to talk!
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Innovation Lab Operations ManagerCentrica Jan 2018 - Dec 2019London, England, United KingdomThe main purpose of the role was to champion innovation across the organisation, to make it more entrepreneurial and encourage innovative solutions for internal purposes.I planned, managed and delivered ideation campaigns, including the first global campaign across the organisation receiving over 100 ideas. This resulted in 130 employees working through the start up toolkit, with two ideas receiving investment totalling £17.8m.I also planned, managed and delivered high… Show more The main purpose of the role was to champion innovation across the organisation, to make it more entrepreneurial and encourage innovative solutions for internal purposes.I planned, managed and delivered ideation campaigns, including the first global campaign across the organisation receiving over 100 ideas. This resulted in 130 employees working through the start up toolkit, with two ideas receiving investment totalling £17.8m.I also planned, managed and delivered high profile internal hackathons to seek innovative solutions and expand entrepreneurial mindsets across the organisation. Show less -
Ignite Operations ManagerCentrica & Ignite Social Enterprise Jul 2013 - Jan 2018Windsor, England, United KingdomA Centrica backed £10m social impact investment fund. I planned, managed and delivered processes and incubator events for accelerator incubation programmes. This resulted in 12 investments.My responsibilities included organising calls for external applications, end to end application process for entrepreneurs, second round stage visits/call with start ups across the UK, planning and leading incubator events which included two day pitch events for final 20 start ups with external judging… Show more A Centrica backed £10m social impact investment fund. I planned, managed and delivered processes and incubator events for accelerator incubation programmes. This resulted in 12 investments.My responsibilities included organising calls for external applications, end to end application process for entrepreneurs, second round stage visits/call with start ups across the UK, planning and leading incubator events which included two day pitch events for final 20 start ups with external judging panel and industry keynote speakers, three day offsite accelerator events with industry facilitators for final 10 start ups and bi-annual portfolio showcase events. I also supported investment managers during the due diligence process and in preparation for investment committee meetings, and through contracts where applicable. Show less
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