Eyejusters manufactures glasses with self-adjustable lenses. Due to a lack of trained opticians, >670M people in developing countries are impaired by simple uncorrected vision. Eyejusters overcomes these distribution challenges and empowers them with a pair of self-adjustable spectacles. With these glasses, they can provide in their own livelihoods and operate more safely. In developed countries, many users of reading glasses know the frustration of needing several pairs of glasses with different powers: one for computer use, one for reading, one for hobby work. With Eyejusters, they can easily change the focusing distance per activity, like having multiple pairs of glasses in one.

Volunteer Peer Support Programme focused on Early Childhood Intervention"The most life changing moments sometimes need life changing support."Well-trained and professionally-supervised volunteers support vulnerable expectant parents, helping them to adopt healthier life style, reduce social isolation and make a better start with their infant. • Supported successful application for Unltd Big Venture Challenge 2013 and Nesta Social Action Innovation Fund

Commercial and organisational support for Social EnterprisesEyejusters - adjustable prescription eyewear for the developing world and aging Western population• Developing of go-to-market strategy and commercial aspects of business plan• Advising and preparing for first round of external capitalParents1st - volunteer peer support programme focused on early childhood intervention• Defined growth strategy by affiliation for expansion throughout the UK• Enhanced investment readiness of social enterprise (CIC) and identified potential revenue streamsBeringea - venture capitalist firm• Evaluated crowdfunding model as potential initiative to enter social impact marketClearlySo Business Angels - facilitates flow of capital into businesses which create social change• Active member of angel network

Member of Management Team of retail chain with £85M turnover, 160 stores, 650 employees, comprising of diverse network of Sunglass Hut and David Clulow branded shops and concessions.• Supervised Product & Supply team, responsible for product selection, stock control, coordination with factory in Italy (600k sun/glasses sold per year).• Supervised Marketing team, responsible for in-store campaigns, coordination with concession partners and central office in Italy (£2M annual budget).• Implemented store segmentation throughout whole retail organisation, improving both efficiency and customisation without increasing headcount.

Responsible for development and implementation of strategic and commercials projects throughout the emerging markets.

Directed entrepreneurial business of furniture production in Ecuador with container sales in Europe.• Oversaw factory with 20 employees and annual operating budget of $250k, combining in-house production with hand-carved details from small workshops.• Built up customers from first contact to 2-3 containers per year. Presented L’Aurell collections at major international furniture fairs in Europe and USA.

Assessed performance of fuels distribution in Central America and Andean region

Maintained long-term sales relationships with large manufacturers in the Netherlands