Lambeth Council Public Transport Champion 2022 to 2023Corporate Committee Member 2022 to 2024

My responsibilities in this role included the following:• Developing and implementing The Charity’s strategy to influence policy.• Providing guidance, support, advice and analysis to the Chief Executive and senior colleagues on policy and political issues affecting The Brain Tumour Charity’s work.• Leading on the development, project management and delivery of high profile campaigns based on evidence of need; formulating tactics and approaches and evaluating and… Show more My responsibilities in this role included the following:• Developing and implementing The Charity’s strategy to influence policy.• Providing guidance, support, advice and analysis to the Chief Executive and senior colleagues on policy and political issues affecting The Brain Tumour Charity’s work.• Leading on the development, project management and delivery of high profile campaigns based on evidence of need; formulating tactics and approaches and evaluating and monitoring results across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.• Ensuring The Charity’s policy development programme fully engages internal and external audiences, including through consultation with patients and family members, clinical experts, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders. Show less

Media spokesperson and campaign strategist for Association of British Commuters (ABC). I provide expert media commentary on ABC's campaigns and general public transport issues. Working alongside the co-founders on media and campaigns strategy, in the space of three years ABC has built an outstanding reputation as the go to organisation for print and broadcast media giving a voice to commuters across the country.

• I lead the strategic development of complex and politically sensitive projects and campaigns to effect change in Government policy, national health services and service providers across the UK.• I manage and oversee projects that radically improve diagnosis, treatment and support for men with prostate cancer.• I ensure campaigns are underpinned by effective strategic approaches that target those most able to bring about change • I build strategic relationships at… Show more • I lead the strategic development of complex and politically sensitive projects and campaigns to effect change in Government policy, national health services and service providers across the UK.• I manage and oversee projects that radically improve diagnosis, treatment and support for men with prostate cancer.• I ensure campaigns are underpinned by effective strategic approaches that target those most able to bring about change • I build strategic relationships at local, regional and national level to effectively influence change.• I work across organisations to achieve change aims through influencing national policies, building relationships with national decision-makers and sharing knowledge. • I support the development and implementation of a programme to empower men to drive change locally and nationally. • I recently appeared before the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee in Parliament to give evidence about the barriers Northern Irish men with prostate cancer face when trying to access vital treatments. Show less

Developing campaigns policy and strategy and communications to increase the use of sustainable public transport - I manage two high profile campaigns: Fair Fares Now and Save our Buses.My past successes include:• Persuading Government to change its train fares policy and hold regulated fares at the rate of inflation for the duration of this Parliament. • Leading and managing the Save Our Buses campaign to preserve £430m of central Government funding for buses in the UK… Show more Developing campaigns policy and strategy and communications to increase the use of sustainable public transport - I manage two high profile campaigns: Fair Fares Now and Save our Buses.My past successes include:• Persuading Government to change its train fares policy and hold regulated fares at the rate of inflation for the duration of this Parliament. • Leading and managing the Save Our Buses campaign to preserve £430m of central Government funding for buses in the UK. • Securing £8 million Government funding for a range of pilot "Total Transport"​ schemes across Local Authority areas.• Recruiting, training and mobilising local public transport campaign groups across the UK• Researching, authoring and producing 'Buses in Crisis' report, focusing on local bus funding across England and Wales. This report got national print and broadcast media coverage appearing on the front page of the Independent and on BBC Breakfast News.• Crowd Funding £10,000 to support local campaign groups across England and Wales.• Securing a Conservative Party Manifesto commitment to introduce flexible season tickets for part-time workers.• Leading an investigation on Oyster and National Rail Fares which exposed the mis-selling of tickets by Train Operating Companies and was covered in national mediaMy proudest moment was my research on bus funding cuts being covered by National media. Show less

I volunteered to produce a weekly Funk, Soul, Reggae and Jungle radio show for Football Club United of Manchester radio station

Strategic Campaigning and Project Management• Management and implementation of effective and successful campaign strategies with a track record of achieving positive change• Project management of UK wide campaigns volunteer network. Responsible for recruiting, training and mobilising Campaign Volunteers.Advocacy• Skilled campaigner and influencer with an extensive network of local and central politicians and decision makers. Interpersonal Skills and Team… Show more Strategic Campaigning and Project Management• Management and implementation of effective and successful campaign strategies with a track record of achieving positive change• Project management of UK wide campaigns volunteer network. Responsible for recruiting, training and mobilising Campaign Volunteers.Advocacy• Skilled campaigner and influencer with an extensive network of local and central politicians and decision makers. Interpersonal Skills and Team Management• A natural leader able to create and build teams across departments and organisations, motivating and inspiring colleagues to deliver successfully and effectively• Experienced manager used to managing multiple staff members, interns and volunteersUse of Campaign Systems • DeHavilland, Advocacy Online, ECOS, Engaging Networks, RSPB Supporter System, Volunteer Management System, Microsoft Office package Show less

• Identify and support the development of key RSPB campaigns for involving campaigning supporters in lobbying and writing letters to politicians, business and the media• Manage the RSPB’s Campaign Letter writing programme.• Coordinate the RSPB’s Marine Act Campaign.• Ensure all campaign supporters are kept informed of the results of their actions through the production of the Campaigns Update newsletter four times a year.

• Project management of the most successful Date with Nature event at the Tate Modern Peregrine Watch point.• Management other RSPB events and Date with Nature projects to on time and to approved budget.• Manage allocated budgets for human resources and people engagement events across London.• Coordinate key national and regional PR initiatives and campaigns such as Bird of Prey Campaign, Marine Campaign, Green Energy• Recruit, line-manage, co-ordinate and develop event staff… Show more • Project management of the most successful Date with Nature event at the Tate Modern Peregrine Watch point.• Management other RSPB events and Date with Nature projects to on time and to approved budget.• Manage allocated budgets for human resources and people engagement events across London.• Coordinate key national and regional PR initiatives and campaigns such as Bird of Prey Campaign, Marine Campaign, Green Energy• Recruit, line-manage, co-ordinate and develop event staff and volunteers to support the London Team. Show less

• Visitor development at Old Moor Nature Reserve.• Managing School Visits and Youth & Education Groups• Facilitating Wildlife Explorer Groups

• Reserve and Habitat Management• Volunteer Management of day volunteers• Project Management of reed expansion programme• Land based skills training in 4x4 Off Road Driving, Pesticide Application, Brushcutter and Clearance Saw.• Wetland Bird Surveys• Leader of School visits and Youth Groups

• Project Managed music and artistic events for Not for Profit Organisation.• Managed and organised fund raising events for Oxfam, ActionAid, Disasters Emergency Committee, Water Aid and Amnesty International• Artist and musician liaison. • Promoted events through a range of methods.• Raised over £8,000 for charity

• Manage Volunteering Programme for conservation volunteers.• Develop practical community conservation work.• Train and mentor conservation volunteers.• Administer training programme for volunteers.

• Customer service and advice for all outdoor and camping products• Stock management• Cashflow• Display management

• Administration Students Educational Maintenance Allowance• Provide advice and guidance to new and established students• Course Coordination