Supply Trace is an open-access tool that identifies potential risks in global supply chains to enable effective due diligence and accountability. Combining expert desk-based risk investigations with machine learning to analyze customs records and other data, the tool maps relationships deep into global supply chains, beyond tier 1, and presents the data in an accessible platform. It aims to enable companies, civil society and other users to understand and mitigate supply chain risks. Supply Trace is currently a research project incubated at Northeastern University.

Open Supply Hub, formerly the Open Apparel Registry, makes global supply chain data accessible for all.

I provided sustainability strategy and supply chain advice to this start-up luxury womenswear brand, including visits to suppliers in Italy to ensure compatibility with the brand ethos and human welfare standards.

I helped advise this start-up streetwear brand based in New York on establishing best practices for their supply chain, providing research, supplier introductions and comms support. I also ran a series of "lunch & learns" for the CHNGE team, educating them on sustainability issues in the fashion industry.

Project JUST built a community to help consumers change the way they shop for clothing. The online platform told consumers the stories behind their clothing, featuring brand profiles researched by ethical, social, and environmental factors and a series of fashion focused content including shopper profiles, neighborhood guides and styling posts to help people put their values into action. In this role, I carried out in-depth research into 50 fashion brands from around the world, ranging from huge global retailers, to niche start-ups and emerging ethical brands. Each brand on the Project JUST platform was assessed based on the following criteria:- Size & business model- Transparency- Labour conditions- Environment- Innovation- Intention - Management- Community

I kicked off two years working remotely out of the UK by studying a Spanish refresher course in Guanajuato, Mexico. I sat my B2 DELE exam at the end of November 2016, which I passed with an average of 84% across each of the assessments.

I provided freelance communications support to Stand Agency, principally working on new business and existing clients with a social impact / sustainability focus.

Blue Rubicon was an award-winning reputation and communications consultancy. As the company’s only specialist in sustainability, my role included:• Strategic consultancy and campaign execution for clients including HEINEKEN Global, Primark, McDonald’s Europe, Coca-Cola, Samsung Europe and Unilever.• Internal sustainability consultancy in support of other agency teams, including O2, Drax and Mondelēz.• Successful new business pitches for clients including HEINEKEN Global, HEINEKEN UK and Primark.• Event development and delivery both for clients, such as Coca-Cola UK, and Blue Rubicon’s own Food for Thought event series.

Glasshouse: sustainability communications for a transparent world.My work included:• Account Management for Whitbread Plc. Having been part of the successful pitch team that secured the client, amongst other responsibilities I led a large stakeholder insights project on behalf of the Group.• Sustainability counsel and Account Management for Green Squares. This environmental start-up is working to combat deforestation and raise awareness of the issue by rewarding particular behaviours, such as purchasing habits or employee performance, with Green Squares – each one equivalent to one sq ft of endangered rainforest. • New business: as well as routine business development responsibilities, I ran a successful roundtable event, securing a high-profile speaker and delegates. • Support on digital projects, from website development to animations, for agriculture sector clients such as Agrium and the International Fertilizer Association. I also provided guidance and oversight on the running of the Glasshouse social media channels.

Forum for the Future is an independent non-profit working globally with business, government and other organisations to solve complex sustainability challenges.Building on my work at their flagship magazine, Green Futures [below], additional responsibilities included:• Project management of the Community Energy Fortnight: a nationwide awareness-raiser on the benefits of community energy centred around a series of regional events across the UK. Part of the work of the Community Energy Coalition, this project management involved co-ordinating and informing over 25 membership bodies (including The Co-operative and the National Federation of Women’s Institutes) on progress with the Fortnight; developing a communications strategy for the Fortnight across multiple platforms, e.g. web, print and social media; launching a new website; and attending meetings of the Secretariat with key political influencers, such as the then-Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey. • Assisting with digital media strategy and delivery. • Assisting with PR delivery.• Overseeing the writing of case studies showcasing the work of Forum for the Future.

For 18 years, Green Futures was the go-to magazine for lively and engaging debate on environmental solutions and sustainable futures. Founded by influential environmentalist Jonathon Porritt in 1996, it was published by global sustainability non-profit, Forum for the Future.In this varied role, my responsibilities included:Digital media: • Running the online presence of the magazine, including the website, Twitter and Facebook accounts.• Leading on the 2011 redesign of the website.• Coordinating the development and launch of a smartphone app, GF Inspire, in Jan 2012.• Developing and launching an online version of the magazine in April 2012. Writing:• Writing a regular column in the magazine, Tomorrow’s Leaders, profiling graduates of Forum for the Future’s Masters programme.• Writing blogs and marketing materials for the Forum for the Future website. Business development:• Writing proposals and securing sponsors for Special Editions.• Securing new communications partners for the magazine.• Forming part of the core team conducting a Review for the evolution of the magazine. Budget management: • Managing the finances of the magazine, compiling the quarterly reports and ensuring that both in-coming and out-going invoices were settled promptly and accurately.People management:• Supervising interns on rolling, three month placements.• Managing suppliers, from printers, to paper mills, photo libraries and web developers.Print media:• Leading on marketing and circulation work, creatively raising the profile of the magazine working with a minimal budget. • Devising marketing campaigns and adverts for the magazine.• Overseeing and managing all aspects of magazine production, from writing the schedule, to photo research, to proof reading and selecting and managing suppliers.

For 18 years, Green Futures was the go-to magazine for lively and engaging debate on environmental solutions and sustainable futures. Founded by influential environmentalist Jonathon Porritt in 1996, it was published by global sustainability non-profit, Forum for the Future.As an intern, my responsibilities included:• Sourcing material for potential articles.• Extensive research into current sustainability practice, legislation and developments.• A variety of written assignments for inclusion in the magazine.• Proofreading articles for publication.• Sourcing photos to accompany magazine articles.• Selecting public feedback on articles for inclusion on the comments page. • Identifying potential freelance writers.• Co-ordinating and organising partner events.

GHCS was the complete “one stop shop” support service for London homeowners who wanted to make their homes more energy efficient, which ran from December 2007 to March 2010.• Team member during launch of project for the London Development Agency to reduce carbon emissions in the city through energy-saving work with London homeowners.• Honed effective communication skills with over 250 personal customers. • Consistently positive resolution of customer care issues.• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to use my initiative during the launch period.• Directly involved in development of CRM role and planning of internal processes.