Founded and led Kidron Project from grassroots community group to an impactful £45k p.a. Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing whole person support to individuals in crisis in the community.- Developed and facilitated workshops in financial, vocational, and digital skills, reaching over 700 community members.- Coached volunteers and staff, enhancing their skills in client engagement and service delivery.- Reduced overheads by 25% through innovative digital and hybrid working strategies.- Leadership and Organisational Development: Oversaw all aspects of charity operations, including finance, HR, marketing, IT, and Board management. - Fundraising and Grant Management: Successfully wrote funding bids, managed grants, and conducted monitoring and evaluation to ensure continued growth and sustainability.- Team Management: Recruited, managed, and developed staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and impactful working environment.

Engaging and inspiring organisations and churches throughout Scotland to deliver more of CAP’s free community programmes (Debt Help, Job Clubs, Fresh Start, Life Skills and Money Courses) in their localities.- Managed partnership projects at CAP engaging organisations to deliver social action programs and expand our network across Scotland: from initial telesales/client meetings through to selection, recruitment and onboarding of training candidates, service funding and publicity needs.- Developed communication strategies that drove a 15% increase in service uptake at Christians Against Poverty (CAP), working with over 60 religious organisations across Scotland.- Crafted compelling narratives and fundraising communications, through public speaking, email and presentation design, to CAP partners that contributed to a £60k funding increase.- Engaged diverse audiences through public speaking and promotional activities, achieving high revenue growth for CAP’s community programs.

Volunteered to support CAP's Scotland Team after an Engage placement at their head office, providing research, administrative, and event support. - Promoted CAP’s services by speaking at events and churches, achieving the second-highest revenue from talks in 2017, surpassed only by the Founder.- Public Speaking and Promotion: Engaged audiences at events and churches, driving significant revenue growth.- Research and Administrative Support: Assisted the Scotland Team with event coordination and strategic research.

Specialised in scenic, portrait, wedding, lifestyle, and reportage photography, as well as innovative SLR videography for individuals, businesses, and publishers.- Photography and Videography Services: Delivered high-quality visuals tailored to client needs across various styles and formats.- Client Engagement: Managed client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and competitive pricing.

Led marketing and communication efforts for a supported housing advisory start-up, playing a key role in establishing internal systems and methodologies to support a growing team and complex legal advisory services for clients.- Brand and Communications Development: Managed brand strategy, crafted internal and external communications, designed corporate documentation, advertising, and marketing collateral, and oversaw cross-platform social media and Google Adwords campaigns.- Process Improvement: Enhanced internal communication and coordination through process design, workshops, and presentations, driving improvements in customer service and staff training.- HR Management: Handled recruitment, staff induction, policy development, and compliance.IT Management: Oversaw IT infrastructure, providing system support, troubleshooting, and software training.

Delivered award-winning graphic design and illustration services for publicity, print, and digital media to clients across the UK and internationally. Gained expertise in business operations, project management, and client relations.- Design and Creative Services: Produced artwork for print, web, display, and screen, managing the entire design process from concept to delivery.- Business Management: Handled administration, print buying, invoicing, and project funding applications.- Client and Supplier Coordination: Managed communications and relationships through meetings, calls, and emails.- Project and Account Management: Oversaw event coordination, sales, publicity, and advertising efforts.- Received Business Gateway’s Best New Business Award Runner-up 2004

Rapidly advanced from junior to middleweight designer with studio management responsibilities. Managed diverse design briefs and client relationships, overseeing projects from concept to completion.- Design Execution: Created and delivered designs across various media, ensuring high-quality results.- Client and Supplier Liaison: Acted as the main point of contact, coordinating with clients and print suppliers.- Studio Management: Gained experience in overseeing studio operations and project workflows.