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Working closely with Birmingham City Council and various stakeholders, I contribute to the UK's Net Zero 2030 goal by empowering local businesses to adopt sustainable solutions.• Conduct comprehensive energy and resource efficiency audits for SMEs, identifying opportunities for decarbonisation and providing actionable recommendations.• Successfully delivered recommendations valued at £2.3M+, resulting in carbon emission reductions of 303.03 tonnes to date.• Facilitate access to government grants of up to £100,000 per business (50% of project value) to support implementation of low-carbon initiatives.• Collaborate closely with Birmingham City Council, providing regular updates and reports on programme progress and impact.• Organize and lead workshops and webinars to educate businesses on energy efficiency and decarbonisation strategies.• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Growth Hubs, stakeholder organisations, and industry bodies to generate client referrals and expand programme reach.• Manage end-to-end client relationships, from initial engagement through implementation and follow-up, ensuring high satisfaction and lasting results.

As a Marketing Associate at Enactus Aston, I contributed to impactful social and environmental initiatives:• Collaborated with students, academics, and business leaders to address pressing societal issues• Developed and executed marketing strategies to raise awareness of projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals• Focused on initiatives supporting refugee inclusion, environmental sustainability, and leadership development• Spearheaded the launch of the Global Recipe Cookbook 2.0, featuring recipes from 15 migrant and refugee small business owners• Organized a successful food fair event to showcase the cookbook and promote cultural diversity• Received the "Star Team" Award twice for outstanding contributions to team projects

During my internship at Checkatrade, I led a comprehensive market research project focusing on the UK private training landscape for construction and trades:• Conducted interviews with 175 stakeholders across the UK, achieving a 40% response rate while maintaining cost-effectiveness• Utilized various communication channels to engage stakeholders efficiently• Mapped the UK private training landscape, analyzing competitors and market trends• Applied Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques to assess opportunities against the triple bottom line• Identified and recommended a £90,000 market opportunity based on stakeholder engagementsGained valuable experience in market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strategic business development

Under Virgin Money upstarts programme, worked with "Mmarr LTD" developing expansion strategies, implementing sophisticated solutions, and utilizing root cause problem solving to drive results. Addressed supply chain issues, and contributed to the development of staff retention strategies. streamlined operations and improved efficiency through the digital transformation of administrative work processes.

Collaborated with Timpson LTD, working diligently for the brand Max Speilmann to address the revenue downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through innovative thinking and extensive research, I was able to develop an alternative business idea that aligned with the company's goals and vision, including targeted business strategies and customer retention initiatives leveraging demographic consumer data.