Barka UK is a registered charity and our main service is a Reconnection Project providing assistance with voluntary reconnections to nationals of Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans who are homeless, rough sleeping, face mental health issues, have been released from prison and who may have no recourse to public funds. We are based in London and Milton Keynes and work closely with local councils and services there such as day centres, night shelters, prisons and probation service, medical services as well as Central-Eastern European Consulates.

A consultancy specialising in project management and business development with focus on Central & Eastern Europe

The UK subsidiary of Forum Media Group GmbH, an international media and events company head-quartered in GermanyAn active member of the senior management team, reporting to MD on developing and executing effective annual sales strategies for events and media. Full commercial responsibility for generating revenues for over 60 events per annum (sponsorship, exhibitions, partnership) across education, technology, health, social care and charity sectors. Implemented and executed a disciplined sales process regarding company’s 6 publications against key performance indicators. Worked with cross functional teams including events, marketing, production, publishing and media.

A fund-raising theatre which supports selected charities and charitable causesResponsible for driving the charity’s commercial strategy: revenue generation, fundraising campaigns, marketing, production, cost management and supplier/venue relationships for fundraising events, including concerts and gala dinners.

Global membership organisation for C-level executives from high end real estate and infrastructure sectorsCreated and drove strategy for production of assigned portfolio of European annual conferences which brought together C & Board-level global investors, developers & lenders in real estate sector. Reported directly to the CEO and MD on contract negotiations, production planning, budgeting and forecasting. Managed the production of conferences by supervising events, sponsorship, marketing and delegate sales departments.

Aviation Media specialises in the production of publications, conferences and exhibitions for the global aviation industryFull commercial responsibility for print and online advertising campaigns in Routes News publication for Airport Marketing and Route Development Directors across over 60 countries in the EMEA, NA, SA and APAC regions. Represented the company at conferences and exhibitions, developing deep and productive relationships with clients based on an understanding of their business and market dynamics.

Events networking platform for British and Polish businesses in LondonBuilt the commercial strategy for the company from scratch including planning and implementation of all the Club's activities: networking events; membership, sponsorship and strategic partnerships.

A leading bilateral chamber of commerce providing business information, trade and investment support for membersResponsible for overall operation strategies of the Chamber in the UK, including generating revenues from events, membership, partnership, investor advice. Representing the Chamber to regional and global authorities and other business organisations worldwide. An active member of the senior management team, worked closely with CEO and MD whilst reporting to the Board on managing performance of the UK division against key performance indicators.