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St Andrews, Scotland, Gb

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Appointed to redefine the consultancy and “Good Ideas” social innovator accelerator, as well as develop and implement fundraising, income and events strategies.

St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

I was responsible for a change project focusing on key areas including: finance, governance, events and membership. Conducted sweeping review of Trust operations in first 12 months. Successes included 75% increase in direct debit payments for membership and employment of three temporary staff, both addressing critical operational requirements, through grant awards of £21,000+. I reintroduced necessary accounting, investment, and monthly finance procedures, implementing long-term processes which are now enhancing the Trust's financial transparency to its membership and board of Charity Trustees. I was responsible for the Trust's calendar of annual events, raising £10,000. I was also a key stakeholder in the Trust Museum's redevelopment, reviewing grants and ensuring efficient organisation of events and communications surrounding the £1.8m capital project.

Gateway, St Andrews

Guest lecturing on starting new organisations, giving advice, techniques, contacts and more on modules including Enterprise and Creativity, Organisations and Society, Accounting and Leadership. Tutoring undergraduates on a variety of sub-honours modules, covering topics including analysis of financial data, organisational culture and identity, and organisations in society. Dedicated to continued pedagogic reflection as evidenced by engagement with curriculum and assessment design courses, as well as the University of Southampton's "Teaching Research Methods after Covid-19" course.

St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Responsible for coaching two individual groups to the fulfilment of their first qualitative research project, exploring experiences of resilience among undergraduate and postgraduate students.Provided regular reports to CEED (project owners) and project sponsors, as well as interventionist advice to students. Encouraged students to reach their own research decisions throughout. Responsible for the creation and coordination of supplementary academic workshops for undergraduates in the School of Management. Consulted with relevant student and staff representatives to identify pain points for the undergraduate community, thereafter recruiting PGR students to prepare and deliver workshops across the semester.

St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Reviewing CVs and Cover Letters and providing general advice on CV and Cover Letter etiquette.

St Andrews

Co ordinating the Work Shadowing Programme at the University of St Andrews, linking current students and alumni to create a unique one day (or longer) work shadowing experience. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/workshadowing/Established a social media presence, doubled student applications in my first semester as Co-Ordinator. Initiated the first Work Shadowing Open Evening in conjunction with previous student participants and the Careers Centre Enterprise Advisor, Focused on tightening the programme as well as enhancing student outreach.http://www.thesaint-online.com/2016/08/the-rise-and-rise-of-the-careers-centres-work-shadowing-programme/

Saint Andrews

A charity designed to reduce the feelings of loneliness felt at University.Establishing Populus in St Andrews in September 2016, engaging students by holding one or two events each week, initiating fundraising opportunities, creating a highly efficient Executive Committee, Volunteer Force, and Hall Panel. Liaising with funding bodies and Student Service St Andrews. Creating all marketing content. PR for all St Andrews newspapers. Toward the end of my tenure, this role included strategic and structural overhaul, followed by transfer of ownership to existing volunteers. This was followed by my and other trustees' succession. Populus continues to be active in St Andrews and Dundee.

St Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom

Interim Curator until October 31st, managing a diverse pool of volunteers, and enhancing the permanent exhibits and experience of visitors to the Museum through events and volunteer development initiatives.

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Followership And Leadership Studies

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate President, St Andrews Student's Association (2020-2021). Senior CV Adviser (paid role).Exploring.

Master Of Research In Management

Activities and Societies: Senior CV Adviser (paid role).Completing compulsory modules in the School of Management in addition.