I relationship managed Plan International UK's sponsor visit programme for sponsors who wished to visit the developing country where their sponsored child lives.Identified supporters with propensity to give through 'success to significance' philosophy e.g. One supporter donated £50k + business profits to Plan International UK leading to development of a school in Zimbabwe.Stewarded supporters from monthly individual giving through to corporate donations and high value giving eg… Show more I relationship managed Plan International UK's sponsor visit programme for sponsors who wished to visit the developing country where their sponsored child lives.Identified supporters with propensity to give through 'success to significance' philosophy e.g. One supporter donated £50k + business profits to Plan International UK leading to development of a school in Zimbabwe.Stewarded supporters from monthly individual giving through to corporate donations and high value giving eg supporter recommended Plan International UK to her company resulting in a £25k/year over three years grant.Showcased impact of programmes via delivery of five supporter events leading to enhanced support and retention.Travelled and worked in five programme countries (Benin, Zimbabwe, Paraguay, Ecuador & Brazil)Delivered child safeguarding training for 180 new starters to advise policy and mitigate risk. Embedded child safeguarding in organisational culture.Created exercises and scenarios and presentations to bring programme and emergency work to life to highlight impact and increase income e.g. Nepal earthquake scenario for schools.Managed potential reputational risk and escalated complaints, with reporting line to CEO. e.g. Involved in response to recent negative publicity around charities and safeguarding.Wrote organisation Vulnerable Adults Policy and delivered associated training,Sat on organisational task forces, including Ebola and refugee crisisLine managed a volunteer; volunteer briefings.'I have always found Gary to perform his job at a high level, combining passion, compassion and integrity at all times.' Mike Thiedke, Director of Public Engagement, February 2018 Show less

Branch Manager in two university outlets - Auckland New Zealand & Canterbury UK.Bottom-line responsibility for branch profit and loss sheet, sales, revenue, staff and marketing.Took Canterbury branch past £1 million yearly sales mark for first timeOrganised round the world evenings to show case agency expertise and experience in constructing complicated itineraries and inspiring audiences to travelAssistant Manager at flagship Cambridge branch with yearly £17 million sales… Show more Branch Manager in two university outlets - Auckland New Zealand & Canterbury UK.Bottom-line responsibility for branch profit and loss sheet, sales, revenue, staff and marketing.Took Canterbury branch past £1 million yearly sales mark for first timeOrganised round the world evenings to show case agency expertise and experience in constructing complicated itineraries and inspiring audiences to travelAssistant Manager at flagship Cambridge branch with yearly £17 million sales, leading on marketing campaigns in magazines, cinemasTravel Sales Consultant in three retail shops, tailor-making holidays and trips with high sales results Show less

Reporter responsible for 50% of editorial for weekly title - 50 plus articlesAttended police briefings, council meetings, court hearings Promoted to Chief Reporter responsible for news gathering and story behind the storyDaily writing of copy of varying lengthsWeekly proof reading Syndicated articles to regional and national press