Devon Osborne Email & Phone Number

London

https://devonosborne.com/

London, England, United Kingdom

Created and delivered training on an inclusive and functional report on best practice for an organisation with 30,000 volunteers. Played an integral role in the development, promotion, and implementation of new programs, initiatives, and resources designed for our volunteers.Provided valuable support for various projects and coordinating activities, often as part of larger projects and programs.Actively organising and leading both virtual and in-person inclusive interactions among St John personnel to ensure the efficient execution of projects and activities.Taking charge of planning, facilitating, and conducting inclusive consultations, working groups, and forums as appropriate, with a strong focus on encouraging the active involvement of young people and volunteers in all such endeavours.Establishing effective communication with other teams, departments, volunteers, young people, their leaders, and the general public to foster collaboration and information exchange.Assisting in the cultivation of partnerships and networks relevant to the projects and activities at hand.Maintaining a deep understanding of working with volunteers, sharing subject matter expertise, and supporting other teams in developing activities, such as volunteering opportunities and communication strategies directed at our volunteers.Development and upkeep of project documentation and the preparation of inclusive reports as required to ensure clear documentation and communication of our initiatives for a diverse range of needs.Collaborating in efforts to ensure that all changes made within our organisation positively impact our volunteering culture, with careful consideration of various factors, including safety, well-being, and inclusion and diversity.Creating research reports and presentations that inform project perspectives in a way that is inclusive and accessible.

Islington, London

Co-ordinated and ran a calendar of regular wellbeing activities for residents and service users that reflected the needs of the community and the aims of MGWT (to improve mental and physical wellbeing).Worked with and managed volunteers to deliver services and achieve their goals. Co-ordinated events and day trips to facilitate affordable and inclusive cultural experiences; including the co-ordination of staff.Work within the budget provided to deliver informative and successful community events, using the resources available. Regularly collected feedback and ideas from clients, volunteers, partners and others to support flexible service delivery which responded to the emerging needs of the local community.Acted as a representative of the trust, developing relationships with external organisations. Worked to develop innovative changes within the trust, updating systems and styles of working.

London, England, United Kingdom

Managing a local election campaign that lead to a 200% increase in Green Party councillors for the area.Recruiting, onboarding and supporting the development and management of over 80 volunteers. Coordinated the development, print and delivery of over 80,000 pieces of literature.Organised fundraising efforts, events and liaised with donors that saw an entire local election campaign paid for. Planned and facilitated meetings across multiple platforms and in person, taking notes and writing reports.Entered, analysed and tracked data to effectively target audiences. Project managed events that saw over 23,000 doors knocked and involved volunteers and politicians from across the country.Supported editorial teams across social media, press, email and newsletter writing.

Elizabeth House, Highbury, North London

Building trust and relationships with local residents. Coordinating door-to-rood outreach where we knock on over 350 doors, had conversations with over 70 residents and recorded over 30 surveys on what services they would like to see.Designed event and services leaflets, social media posts and written case studies, reports and grant questions.Supported the development of confidence in our Women's Group, engaging individuals to run the group for different sessions. Including a month teaching knitting, which resulted in local press and increased funding. Organising our food hub which supports over 100 households, addressing local food poverty and lessening food waste. Working as part of a team to build bridges between the needs of the community and the services we offer. Supporting the Council to provide calls to elderly and vulnerable residents that need assistance with the rising cost of living.

The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms

The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms

During my time here I became a valued and highly trusted employee who ran shifts, handled cash and trained and motivated colleagues. As a small team, I worked to cover many bases in this establishment. I organised photoshoots and content of new products or events across our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Staying up to date with recent trends and creating strong relationships to grow our online presence.I also used my calligraphy and typographic skills to write up a series of chalk boards on a regular basis for many pubs within the company.

The Swimmer At The Grafton Arms

I worked part-time at this wonderful hotel as acting room service supervisor. My role included responsibilities and skills such as: stock check and ordering, managing all incoming calls in a professional and friendly manner, maintaining high quality brand standards and presentation needs, conflict resolution, training of new staff, intense organisation and communication skills and remaining calm in extremely busy periods.

London, Heathrow

I worked in a great team whilst at Sofitel, enabling me to really focus on giving a 5 star customer service. I had many trusted responsibilities by the end of my time here including; running the champagne bar on the weekends, cashing up and float handling, stock check, serving high profile guests and cocktail trainings.

London, United Kingdom

Whilst being a part of the first team for this inspiring event, still running 3 years on, I worked with another Graphic Designer to deliver all branding and event handouts from process to print. Our work included the logo design, posters, the main presentation and stand alone artwork, social media content and photoshoots, web and app development. I loved every minute of this amazing event and the content I was able to create.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Graphic Design, 2:1

Foundation Diploma, Fine And Studio Arts, Merit