Passionate about seeking sustainable change through role-model businesses and innovative partnerships with social entrepreneurs, I am a committed and driven individual who is inspired by purposeful organisations that seek to take action through positive social impact.My considerable experience in a variety of occupational, voluntary, and sporting roles has enabled me to collaborate with stakeholders across corporate, public, and non-profit sectors to enable the successful creation, management and implementation of projects and campaigns.Throughout my career I have played a key role in:• building and nurturing partnerships• developing a comprehensive understanding of organisations to identify innovative opportunities to co-create with others that were strategically aligned• innovating to explore new opportunities, and • fostering trust and dependencies amongst my networkKnown for my positive energy, authenticity, and for being curious, creative, and open-minded. I bring a determined, flexible and inclusive approach to my work and enjoy working through challenges with diverse teams, co-developing and implementing strategies while ensuring continuous clear communication with all stakeholders in order to manage expectations and achieve results.I enjoy ‘joining the dots’ in challenging problems, combining strategic oversight with proactive operational ‘know-how’ in order to enable teams to work better together. My strengths, including design of strategy content, project & stakeholder management, relationship building, teamwork and excellent people skills, have enabled me to:• Collaborate in bringing the Spartans Community Football Academy to life – one of Scotland’s most dynamic ventures aimed at helping underprivileged children• Inspiring the success of projects at Beyond Sport by enabling brands, organisations, and individuals (who use sport as a catalyst for positive social change) to achieve greater impact and amplify their market presence• Nurture and develop partnerships at Ashoka to help grow their business through co-creation with the most innovative social entrepreneurs• Lead and deliver projects with the International Olympic Committee at London 2012.• Co-develop MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) with the University of EdinburghI believe that amazing things can emerge through collaboration, advocacy and bold ambition. I am motivated by the vision of organisations achieving a ‘triple-bottom line’, with equal emphasis on Profit, People, & Planet.
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Commercial & Partnerships ManagerThe Spartans Community Football Academy Sep 2021 - Dec 2023Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Parental LeaveFinlay & Isla Oct 2018 - Aug 2021
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Community DirectorAshoka Jun 2017 - Sep 2018NetherlandsDeveloped partnerships to support and scale the impact of the World’s best social and environmental entrepreneurs and non-profit organisations. Led on project planning and management, as well as designing content strategy and delivering presentations. -
Senior Project ManagerBeyond Sport Nov 2015 - Jul 2017London, United KingdomLed on strategy creation, programme design and partnership development for corporates and non-profit organizations looking to build their brands as well as influence advocacy and public policy. Delivered social and environmental campaigns for brands, in addition to employee engagement & educational programs. -
MentorSported Uk Sep 2013 - Mar 2016Building the knowledge, skills and confidence of non-profit organisations and helping them to achieve sustainable growth. Designing partnership, advocacy, and brand-building opportunities. -
Senior Project ManagerRpm Ltd Mar 2015 - Oct 2015London, United KingdomLed the operational campaign delivery of Sky Ride partnership for Sky and British Cycling brands. Oversaw project planning, management and execution. -
International Sports DevelopmentThe University Of Edinburgh Sep 2013 - Feb 2015Managed the partnership between Scottish Government, the Royal Commonwealth Society and the British Council to explore the role of Sport in International Relations. Collaborated on the development and delivery of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) entitled 'Football: More than a game'. Conducted an analysis of sustainable models of Sport for Development delivery. -
ResearcherSportscotland Oct 2013 - Jul 2014Responsibility for the consolidation of equality evidence for the performance sport programme. Identified practices that promote exclusion and facilitated the development of strategies to widen participation in Sport. -
ProducerExposure Feb 2013 - Jul 2013London, United KingdomProject and campaign design, management/delivery for global brands such as Netflix. -
Recreation ManagerLondon 2012 Feb 2012 - Oct 2012Responsibility for the project management, planning, and overall delivery of all recreation and entertainment campaigns for the Worlds’ top athletes at all three villages across the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Oversaw employee and volunteer training, partnership management and customer service. -
Community Education & Coaching LeadShow Racism The Red Card Jul 2010 - Jan 2012Project management and hands on delivery of local and national events for this dynamic non-profit organisation. Partnership and campaign design focused on advocacy and shaping public policy. -
Events/Locations ManagerBd Network Oct 2010 - Dec 2011London, United KingdomWorked within the experiential marketing team on project management and planning for key client brands Nintendo & Molson Coors UK. -
Community Operations & Events ManagerThe Spartans Community Football Academy Sep 2008 - Jul 2010Edinburgh, United KingdomPerformed a key role in the strategic development, management and sustainability of this innovative non-profit orgnization. Led on partnership campaigns to influence public policy decisions, employee engagement/training, and design of content for advocacy initiatives.
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Front Of House Duty ManagerFestival City Theatres Trust Aug 2005 - Aug 2008Edinburgh, United KingdomManaged venue operations and customer service delivery for Scotland's largest theatre charity.
Dan Gerrard Education Details
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Sports Policy & International Development -
Nationalism Studies -
History & Sociology -
Firrhill High School
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Dan Gerrard's current role is Commercial & Partnerships Manager @ Spartans Community Foundation.
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Dan Gerrard attended The University Of Edinburgh, The University Of Edinburgh, The University Of Edinburgh, Firrhill High School.
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