Hired to launch UK entity of VC funded, auto-tech start-up specialising in active suspension technologyOperational Strategy• Simplify processes for growing start-up by introducing efficient workflow management solutions; reduce overhead/eliminate manual activity via automated systems• Streamline standard operating procedures (SOPs) between UK &US offices; decrease onboarding and training time through creation of concise documentation• Collaborate with American and Chinese-based VPs on strategic decision-making, employee communication plans, and Board presentations during weekly roundtables• Manage a cross-functional team of 9, including Finance, IT, HR and Office Management.• Serve as Health & Safety Officer and manage ongoing compliance with Health & Safety Executive (HSE)• Negotiated 7-year lease for office and workshop facilities that incorporates infrastructure and essential workshop equipment. Negotiated 10-year sublease for the US office and workshop facilities Human Resources Management• Managed a restructure of the group along with a reduction in headcount. • Foster cohesive culture and mitigate conflict by developing intentional content and facilitating monthly management training. Relaunch of the company values and employee engagement initiative.• Orchestrate recruiting efforts, interview processes, and new hire onboarding/orientation• Curated attractive benefit plans catered to ClearMotion’s employee demographicFinancial Planning• Oversee £40million budget; prepare annual forecasts• Compile pertinent financial information and strategic roadmaps for monthly Board meetings• Ensure compliance and accurate records and maintenance of financial filings

Hired to launch UK entity of VC funded, auto-tech start-up specialising in active suspension technologyOperational Strategy• Simplify processes for growing start-up by introducing efficient workflow management solutions; reduce overhead/eliminate manual activity via automated systems• Streamline standard operating procedures (SOPs) between UK & US offices; decrease onboarding and training time through creation of concise documentation• Collaborate with American-based VPs on strategic decision-making, employee communication plans, and Board presentations during weekly roundtables• Manage cross-functional team of 4 including facilities manager, buyer, HR assistant, and receptionist • Serve as Health & Safety Officer and manage ongoing compliance with Health & Safety Executive (HSE)• Negotiated 7-year lease for office and workshop facilities that incorporates infrastructure and essential workshop equipmentHuman Resources Management• Joined as employee #4 and successfully scaled people operations to 58 employees; instituted HR policies, employee appraisal system, and creation of employee handbooks • Foster cohesive culture and mitigate conflict by developing intentional content and facilitating monthly management trainings; past topics have included motivation, effective meetings, and sexual harassment• Orchestrate recruiting efforts, interview processes, and new hire onboarding/orientation• Curated attractive benefit plans catered to ClearMotion’s employee demographicFinancial Planning• Oversee £6million budget; prepare annual forecast that has been within 5% since inception• Lead successful R&D return to the government each year• Compile pertinent financial information and strategic roadmaps for monthly UK Board meetings• Ensure compliance and accurate records through initial creation and maintenance of UK financial filings

Top marketing agency specialising in branding, design, social media management, and e-commerce• Implemented HR, Finance, and Health & Safety policies and procedures; created Major Incident Plan• Provided operational structure that resulted in more informed decision making; defined invoicing process, organised profit & loss statement, and generated Board pack for meetings • Afforded management team better visibility of sales and work-in-progress (WIP) pipeline via creation of customer relationship management (CRM) and project management systems• Achieved various financial deliverables including creation of 3-year budget/forecast and chart of accounts; maintained daily bookkeeping and cash flow control • Managed IT infrastructure and served as first line of IT support

VC funded start-up specializing in optical sensors for biopharmaceutical industry• Directed day-to-day operations for 45-person office with special emphasis on marketing initiatives• Coordinated regional sales presentations to generate new business; sourced potential clients, conducted outreach, reserved venue, created materials, and presented to industry experts• Designed, built, and maintained corporate website and customer support website in WordPress• Prepared and presented 5-year budget/forecast at year end and during each financing round • Utilized LinkedIn to connect with industry influencers; networked with editors to secure feature articles

Global streaming service from Skype co-founders with operations in London, Amsterdam, New York, and LA• Shaped and implemented company culture, HR strategy, company policies, and company handbook as company grew from 12 to 250 employees in 18 months• Oversaw fit-out and design of New York office and multiple locations in London• Assisted with investor pitch decks by gathering data, formatting slides, and continually refining the story • Monitored performance and runway to proactively identify restructure/M&A options before asset sale• Completed 3-month job rotation with Songkick.com, VC funded live music events and ticketing start-up (details below)

Recommended by Joost CEO who was an investor and board member of Songkick.comResponsible for implementation of policies and procedures including writing company handbook, HR, Finance and ITCreated and implemented a new space plan for the office to enable Songkick to sublet office space and create a revenue stream.

Recruited as Showroom / Store Manager to manage the move from trade-facing industrial estate premises to flagship UK HQEnsured team exceeded sales targets, whilst simultaneously single-handedly designing and project managing the fit-out of the UK’s largest kitchen and bathroom showroomDelivered store on time and under the £4million budget, with 53 bathroom sets and 15 kitchen sets and exceeded opening month sales targets in week two, and quarterly target in first two monthsRecruitment and training of the sales team from scratch.

Helped create Ansorg and Belux (two Vitra subsidiary companies )in the UK as Ltd Companies.Project managed conversion of empty building into UK showroom for all three member companies.Creation of company policies and procedures, including creation of UK legal entitiesSet up and completion of all financial processes up to management accountsFirst line of support for customer enquiries and supportManagement of independent showroomProject Management of move into the main Vitra UK Showroom and HQ