Antonia Williams Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the successful delivery of ELBA’s community programme in Tower Hamlets, delivering innovative skills based employee volunteer projects that meet the goals of member companies and the needs of the.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with businesses operating in the legal, financial, consultancy and insurance industries, and delivering opportunities in line with their CSR goals and priorities.
• Developing strong relationships with community organisations in Tower Hamlets to understand community needs.
• Developing and leading a flagship community mentoring programme pairing senior staff members with community leaders.
• Organising and facilitating numerous in-person and digital events including training, interactive workshops, information sessions and networking.
• As chair of the internal wellbeing committee, leading on initiatives that build staff engagement and create an inclusive culture.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Created and led an organisation-wide volunteer strategy for a national environmental charity.
• Staff engagement: empowering staff through coaching, consultation and championing volunteerism
• Volunteer engagement: inspiring volunteers through meaningful opportunities, training, stewardship and recognition
• Communications: writing effective internal communications for staff and volunteers
• Relationship management: enhancing culture of engagement across organization

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Contracted to the Positive Living’s Fund Development Department ahead of the annual AIDS WALK fundraiser event.
• Recruited, trained and managed 150 diverse volunteers for event
• Recruited and supervised office volunteers to help ahead of the event
• Provided logistical, impact measurement and volunteer recognition support
• Achieved highest volunteer turnout and volunteer feedback in six years

London, United Kingdom

• Contracted to manage employee volunteering program, successfully meeting target of 45% employees engaged in community projects:
• Coordinated multiple ongoing projects and events from conception to delivery, including logistic planning, database maintenance and monitoring feedback
• Worked with partner charities to organize volunteering projects that aligned with their strategic goals and engaged employees
• Wrote email and intranet communications to promote opportunities
• Developed bespoke volunteering projects for employees across the business

London, United Kingdom

• Encouraged and enabled businesses to make a difference in the community and inspire their staff through employee volunteering.
• Project managed Give & Gain Day – engaging businesses and organising projects in London for international volunteering event
• Project managed InspiresMe Week – responsible for business recruitment and delivery for GLA supported entrepreneurship programme for 16-18 year olds
• Organised volunteering opportunities - developed bespoke projects for business teams according to team requirements
• Business recruitment - engaged businesses in employee volunteering and assisted with employee engagement
• Community outreach - worked with community organisations to address needs

London, United Kingdom

• Engaged employers to take part in the Inspire! Work Experience Programme.:
• Maintained and built business connections
• Worked with students with Special Educational Needs to secure suitable work experience.
• Presented the programme to large groups of students and liaising with employers and teachers to ensure smooth process.
• Volunteered to assist with the delivery of Inspire! programmes in schools.

Master'S Degree, Ancient Drama, Distinction

I was awarded a full scholarship by the University for my masters degree in Ancient Drama. The motivation and quality of work demanded has.

Bachelor'S Degree, Classical Civilisation, First

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