I am an experienced leader with extensive delivery within public and voluntary community and social enterprise sector roles. My skills include Strategic Development, Project Design and Management, Stakeholder Relationship, Bid Writing, Training and Communications. These are underpinned by a degree in Marketing and Advertising, as well as management and training qualifications.

I am a creative problem solver and enthusiastic about communities having a voice in decision making which has led me to engagement and charitable roles. I pride myself on bringing people and organisations together to collaborate on issues of shared interest as an expert networker.

Key areas:

• Charity Development:
  I have written strategies and policies for numerous organisations, and believe clear direction and good governance are key factors in successful delivery.
• Sustainability and Business Solutions:
  I have secured over £1 million in new sources of external funding to support the continuation and development of existing or new areas of work.
• Systems Development:
  I have established new systems and processes for organisations and partners to tackle specific need including a volunteering brokerage, training, grant management, contact management and more.
• Training:
  I have created and delivered bespoke training packages including communications, governance, business planning and engagement to staff, volunteers and the public.
• Leadership:
  I have successfully managed and recruited high performing teams within the charity and public sectors.
• Communication:
  I have delivered effective and fully funded integrated marketing campaigns for the police and Hull Community Safety Partnership, as well as managing a busy police press office dealing with day to day and crisis communications.
• Community Engagement:
  I have developed clear and efficient public engagement channels for charities and the police mechanisms to engage with beneficiaries.
• Events:
  I have organised citywide events, conferences, and awards across my roles.
• Networking:
  I have developed and maintained effective partnerships across the public, private and community sectors at a strategic and operational level.