Jess Collett

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager, Imperial Enterprise Lab @ Imperial College London
London, GB
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London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Jess Collett

Currently working at Imperial College London as Innovation & Entrepreneurship Manager in the Enterprise Lab, managing the London Immersion Programme for Takamol Founders.I joined in July 2022 and have worked on a number of programmes and services including: Global Summer School; Global Challenge Lab; WE Innovate; WE Accelerate; Venture Catalyst Challenge; Summer Accelerator; Venture Mentoring; Experts in Residence and Innovation Coaching. Former Events Lead at CENTURY: I organised the logistics of the events & conferences we attended. (CENTURY is an award-winning teaching and learning platform for primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.)Over fifteen years of office administration experience, including work as a Receptionist, Secretary, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant and Office Manager. I have often organised events as part of these roles as well as through my filmmaking and producing career.I've worked in a variety of industry sectors: Film & Media; Oil & Gas; Property; Information Services; Education; Government; Executive Search and EdTech.

Jess Collett's Current Company Details
Imperial College London

Imperial College London

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager, Imperial Enterprise Lab
London, GB
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imperial.ac.uk
Employees:
17491
Jess Collett Work Experience Details
  • Imperial College London
    Innovation And Entrepreneurship Manager, Imperial Enterprise Lab
    Imperial College London
    London, Gb
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  • Imperial College London
    Innovation & Entrepreneurship Manager, Imperial Enterprise Lab
    Imperial College London Jul 2022 - Present
    South Kensington, England, United Kingdom
    • In the Enterprise Lab, co-ordinating entreprenurial programmes for ventures in STEM: Venture Catalyst Challenge; WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Innovate WE Accelerate.• Managing the Imperial Venture Mentoring Scheme: liaising with ventures and mentors; scheduling events; managing data.• Working with young adults at the Global Summer School on their innovation and pitch.• Day to day management of the Experts-in-Residence Service (XiR), Imperial Venture Mentoring Service (IVMS) Idea and Pitch Surgeries and start-up masterclasses.• Organise in-person and online Pitch Events, including catering and budget management.• Build and maintain relationships with experts, students and alum founders alike, including the complete onboarding process.• Collection and processing of data to measure and track the success of the services.• Collecting, processing and presenting feedback from experts and student and alumni founders and advising of improvements as a result.
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  • Casey Wishart & Partners
    Executive Assistant
    Casey Wishart & Partners Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Freelance for Casey Wishart & Partners. A "Swiss-Army-Knife" of skills had me covering social media, website updates, pre & post-production assistance, as well as daily EA & Office Management tasks.• Organising Heads of Content and staff events.• Instagram account management, using Canva, InDesign & photoshop.• Post-production: rough edits, transcripts, music co-ordination.• Pre-production: shoot organisation & co-ordination.• Website updating and maintenance, including using Canva, InDesign & photoshop.
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  • Creative Lions Ltd
    Director
    Creative Lions Ltd Jan 2019 - Dec 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
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  • Indie Film Fete
    Festival Director
    Indie Film Fete Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
    London, England, United Kingdom
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  • Century Tech
    Events Executive
    Century Tech Feb 2018 - Feb 2022
    London, United Kingdom
    • Project managing “Showcase” events: joint online webinars with either customers or industry practitioners. Used for sales pipeline, brand awareness and creating marketing collateral.• Concurrently organising and managing a wide range of events in the UK and overseas: entirely responsible for all exhibitions, conferences and speaking events the company attends.• Managing contractors (stand design/build, catering, venues, technical providers etc.)• Managing budgets, tracking events and delivering on ROI.• Organising all social events, tracking and reporting on a seperate budget.
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  • Century Tech
    Executive Assistant
    Century Tech Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
    London, United Kingdom
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  • University Of Law
    Ao Personal Assistant
    University Of Law Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    Organising exams for LLB, GDL, LPC and BPTC courses at Bloomsbury and Moorgate centres.High level of detail to ensure exams are run efficiently: running marksheets; creating registers; making exam packs; final checking; running MCQs and importing marks. Liaising with tutors, students and invigilators.
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  • Sousou Partners
    Team Secretary
    Sousou Partners Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
    London, United Kingdom
  • Ed&F Man
    Personal Assistant
    Ed&F Man Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
    London, United Kingdom
    • Diary management, meeting organisation, preparing briefing sheets• Preparing/sending documents: NDAs; Guarantees; Annual Info Memo; Processes.• Organising events: Bankers Cocktail Party; Presentations; Summer Party.
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  • The University Of Law
    Assessment Officer Pa
    The University Of Law Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
    London, United Kingdom
    Organising exams for LLB, GDL, LPC and BPTC courses at Bloomsbury and Moorgate centres.High level of detail to ensure exams are run efficiently: running marksheets; creating registers; making exam packs; final checking; running MCQs and importing marks. Liaising with tutors, students and invigilators.
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  • Gdf Suez Energy Uk
    Is Project Manager
    Gdf Suez Energy Uk Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
    London, United Kingdom
    PORTAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROJECTAnalysing/preparing data for Sharepoint migrationCreating content on SharepointLiaising between the business and the teamProviding training on SharepointUNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTPart of the Unified Communications team for iPhone roll-outProviding training on iPhone’s for business useProcurement and management of stockManaging two students on work experience
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  • Nicole Ritchie Photography
    Photographer'S Production Assistant
    Nicole Ritchie Photography Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
    Sydney, Australia
    Organising photo-shoots at various locations around Australia. Researching and preparing a detailed production schedule for each location. Coordinating with schools, sports teams, bowling clubs and other venues. Booking flights, accommodation and car hire as needed.
  • One Laptop Per Child
    Office Administrator
    One Laptop Per Child Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
    Sydney, Australia
    Working with the CEO and COO in the running of the office. Organised the team’s offsite at Sebel Pier OneOrganised office move, helping with telecommunications and IT set-up. Day-to-Day duties: Diary managementOrganising monthly, bi-monthly and weekly committee/team meetingsTaking, typing up and distributing minutes and agendasOrganising travel and accommodation for team and commissionersMaintaining stationery / office supplies
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  • Gdf Suez Energy Uk
    Executive Assistant
    Gdf Suez Energy Uk Oct 2009 - Jan 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    Four managers: Head of IS; IT Operations Manager; Portfolio Manager; Knowledge & Data Manager. Plus the Service Desk and the IS and Data Management Departments. Day-to-Day duties: Editing content for the intranet using SharepointCoding invoicesOrdering hardware and softwareProcessing expensesTaking minutes Liaising with procurementArranging travelOrganising training coursesManaging diariesBooking meeting rooms Training courses: ITIL (IT Service Management) and Project Management. Organised Conferences: In 2010, a bi-annual IS meeting between the affiliates held in London that year and in 2012 a team building offsite for the IS department. Additional duties: First Aider, Fire Warden and Sport & Social Club committee member.
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  • Low Fat Films
    Assistant Production Manager
    Low Fat Films Feb 2009 - Oct 2009
    London, United Kingdom
    February 2009 - WATCHING (SHORT FILM) October 2010 - DEAD CAT (FEATURE FILM) Assisting the Producer and Production Manager: organising the shoot; arranging insurance; catering; van hire; collecting props; running errands.
  • Vitol Group
    Receptionist
    Vitol Group Mar 2009 - Sep 2009
    London, United Kingdom
    (temp via Power Placements)Covering reception and doing office administration: greeting visitors; showing them to meeting rooms; taking and making telephone calls; organising refreshments.
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  • Commission For A Sustainable London 2012
    Project Officer And Pa To The Chair
    Commission For A Sustainable London 2012 Nov 2007 - Jan 2009
    London, United Kingdom
    Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 (CSL 2012) was the independent commission set up to ensure London 2012 was the most sustainable Olympic Games to date.Providing project management, research and administrative support to the team leader and PA to the Chair. Duties included: Diary management; taking/making phone calls; research; organising regular meetings with commissioners; organising workshops; liaising with stakeholders. Plus admin duties: typing; photocopying; creating/updating spreadsheets.
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  • Greater London Authority
    Personal Assistant
    Greater London Authority Sep 2007 - Oct 2007
    London, United Kingdom
    (temp via SM Portfolio)MAYOR’S OFFICEPA to the Mayor’s Health Advisor and Building & Planning Advisor. Duties included: diary management; typing correspondence; filing; room/refreshment booking; answering the phone; greeting visitors. CULTURE TEAMAssisting with invitation mail out for the unveiling of The Fourth Plinth; mail merging and use of computer systems; general assistance.
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  • Gray And Associates
    Office Administrator
    Gray And Associates Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
    London, United Kingdom
    Variety of office administration for BOUYGUK; UCL, CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT & EXAMINERS OFFICE; UNITED REFORMED CHURCH and THE SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS.
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  • Wolfe Property Services Ltd
    Personal Assistant
    Wolfe Property Services Ltd Mar 2006 - Apr 2007
    London, United Kingdom
    General secretarial/receptionist/office administrator duties: diary management; answering the phone; typing letters and faxes; opening and scanning post; looking after petty cash; greeting visitors; booking couriers; ordering stationery.
  • Gray And Associates
    Receptionist/Office Assistant/Junior Librarian
    Gray And Associates Jan 2005 - Feb 2006
    London, United Kingdom
    UCL FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: General office administration (filing, photocopying, typing); HR - recruitment; archiving/ data entry; dealing with student enquiries.ICH/FRIENDS OF GREAT ORMOND ST. LIBRARY: General librarian duties Responsible for Inter library loans and checking in new journals; updating and creating spreadsheets and databases.
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Jess Collett Skills

Project Management Social Media Event Management Typing Event Planning Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Office Office Administration Corporate Events Event Production Live Events Special Events Sharepoint Adobe Creative Suite Sap Mac Os Canon Dslr

Jess Collett Education Details

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What company does Jess Collett work for?

Jess Collett works for Imperial College London

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Jess Collett's current role is Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager, Imperial Enterprise Lab.

What schools did Jess Collett attend?

Jess Collett attended Rose Bruford College, Worcester College Of Technology, The Chase High School.

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Jess Collett has interest in Travelling, Snowboarding, Gigs, Festivals, Socialising, 2010, Films, Theatre, Photography, Reading.

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Jess Collett has skills like Project Management, Social Media, Event Management, Typing, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Corporate Events, Event Production, Live Events.

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