Leading on establishing Haringey Giving as a trusted and successful initiative for bringing new resources into Haringey. Developing and enhancing relationships with corporate and small businesses, residents, and the public and voluntary sectors.

Leading the Haringey Strategic Partner Service (Community Impact Haringey) in delivering an ambitious programme developing the capacity of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Haringey; facilitating collaboration within the sector, between Haringey Council and the sector, and sharing learning and good practice.1. Leading the development of a vibrant, inclusive, viable and self-sufficient Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Haringey.2. Facilitating a strong partnership between Haringey Council and the sector, and between members within the sector, to deliver shared priorities. 3. Sharing learning, good practice within the sector co-production with Haringey Council4. Motivating and managing a team of staff and volunteers.

Establishing and managing Together North London, a third sector consortium for person-centred public service delivery. Positioning the sector for effective market entry and supporting organisations to gear up for service delivery. Developing systems, policies and procedures to enable the consortium to deliver projects effectively. Collaborative working with commissioners, civil society organisations and residents to develop and deliver high quality support and services.www.togerthernorthlondon.org.uk

A successful, Heritage Lottery Funded, Wild Place, Your Space social inclusion project, a partnership between RSPB and the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority.Recruited and managed a small team to engage with traditionally under-represented communities through a comprehensive education and community outreach programme.Exceeded targets, brought over 40,000 people closer to nature in and around the Lee Valley Regional Park.Key skills:• project management, partnerships, negotiation, networking• community engagement and development, liaison with partners and funders• networking, negotiation and policy influence• staff and volunteer management and recruitment• equality, diversity and social inclusion• Health and Safety management and First Aider

• Built new links with over 200 organisations across 22 London boroughs• Developed the first regional events volunteering calendar for the sports, arts, cultural and environmental sectors and public agencies, including over 1,000 opportunities• Researched and developed a volunteering good practice web site for London events• Marketed and launched the project; produced publicity materials• Identified stakeholders and provided targeted outreach to involve marginalised groups • Gave presentations to key stakeholders and trained Volunteer Centre staff• Wrote and circulated press releases and gained 3rd sector media coverage• Selected to represent the sector on regional volunteering advisory groups• Supported a successful West London Volunteer Centre funding bid to deliver Personal Best• Supported a successful North London bid to fund a sub-regional sports volunteer co-ordinator• Nominated to give a live radio interview with Anne Diamond about volunteering on BBC London Live.• Invited to judge the Sports Volunteer of the Year Award 2008, for ProActive London• Organised a regional stakeholder event at City Hall to celebrate achievements and inform future plans for the volunteering legacy of the 2012 Games.

• Led the regeneration of an historic allotment in a priority ward in Waltham Forest• Involved over 500 volunteers and increased accessibility for the wider community• Raised over £50K in funds and in kind donations to support projects• Developed and delivered the first NVQ accredited community-based gardening course• Commended by the Head of Environment, at Waltham Forest for environmental activities• Organised the first two regional conferences for allotments at City Hall• Elected to Chair the Greater London Allotments Forum• Recognised nationally by SKILL for good practice involving disabled volunteers• Awarded 'Volunteer of the Year' by Age Concern Waltham Forest• Commended by the Chair of the Disability Rights Commission and the Office of the Prime Minister for promoting and increasing access to allotments for disabled people

• Managed 2 staff and built up the network to over 200 local organisations• Developed and delivered the Single Community Programme and ensured that the network was fit for purpose, in accordance with local priorities and Government guidance• Proactively engaged community representatives in the Local Strategic Partnership• Briefed and consulted communities and partners on policies to improve local services• Organised elections and provided administrative support and advised the CEN Board• Identified and contracted agencies to deliver training and two small grant programmes• Budget control for £200K and successfully bid for continuation funding• Led the sector in the development of support services for organisations to benefit from Government investment as part of ChangeUp• Resolved historical issues between organisations to build trust and support collaboration• Commended by Government Office for London for supporting involvement of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, and for swift and effective policy briefings.

• Co-ordinated the regional network; increased membership from 33 to over 200 organisations• Briefed, consulted the voluntary sector to influence regional policy and position the sector• Supported an elected steering group; administered and represented the network• Developed and implemented training in media, negotiation and partnership skills• Negotiated and developed terms of reference for a regional steering group with the ALG to monitor grant equality outcomes• Set up and administered two small grants funds to support community representation• Led on regional equality and diversity policy development and briefed the sector on the Race Relations Act (Amendment) 2000• Nominated to represent the sector at the Examination in Public of the draft Mayor's draft London Plan and the Regional Compact Development Group.• Gained recognition by the Home Office for involving and supporting BME communities• Managed 1 staff member and business planning against a £200K budget.

• Co-ordinated and improved services for over 500 clients affected by HIV and AIDS• Increased services by recruiting over 50 complementary therapist volunteers and creating new links with statutory community health services.

Policy Development; Motivational Interviewer, Sexual Health Promotion Outreach

Helpline (trainer), Helpline Information Officer, Receptionist, Office Assistant, Events

• Increased organisational efficiency by creating over 40 new office volunteer roles• Set up a new volunteer brokerage system to redistribute human resources across homelessness agencies.