Resume

Experience Working With Charities

Experience Managing Government Funding

Partnership and Development

Provided development support to voluntary and community groups, building their efficiency, sustainability, and best practices through workshops, consultations, and resources.
Facilitated successful project planning and execution, guiding groups in defining goals, securing funding, and managing activities.

Key Benefits:

Stronger, more impactful organizations: Equipped groups with practical tools and knowledge.
Increased project success: Guided effective planning and implementation.
Community-driven solutions: Partnered collaboratively to support diverse needs.

Funding Support

Secured over £3.5 million in funding for 80+ charities in 4 years through expert grant writing, strategic consulting, and impactful fundraising campaigns.
Empowered communities by supporting diverse organizations, driving positive social change.
Passionate advocate for the non-profit sector, committed to maximizing their impact.
Strong understanding of current funding trends and priorities

Training And Forums

I deliver training and workshops to empower not-for-profit organisations with the knowledge of Fundraising, Bid Writing, Project Development, and Resilience

Funding Management

Managed multi-million-pound government capital investment programs (Local Growth Fund: £433m, Enterprise Zone: £724m) contributing to economic growth across the West Midlands.
Ensured project deliverables aligned with strategic goals through quarterly reviews and monitoring.
Evaluated and assessed grant applications and business cases for diverse projects across industries and sectors.
Managed project activities adhering to HRM Greenbook guidelines and assurance frameworks.
Drafted and negotiated funding agreements with city councils, businesses, and educational institutions.

Key Highlights:

Successfully contributed to the achievement of the central government's objectives outlined in Birmingham's Strategic Economic Plan.
Possesses strong analytical and financial expertise through payment claim and expenditure reviews.
Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies and grant administration.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, liaising with various stakeholders.

Education

Diploma in Management Accounting - Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)

I studied Management Accounting at the London School of Business and Finance. This qualification has helped me support businesses with project budgeting, a crucial part of writing and applying for grants.

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

I received my Master's degree in Business Administration, which has proven beneficial to how I support businesses to develop their projects and organisation and also manage projects from planning to delivery.

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Business Law

My Marketing degree has been very beneficial in helping me develop and write winning and compelling grant applications. Being able to draw from my knowledge of Marketing, I can promote an organisation and their cause creatively to funders.

Skills
& Expertise

Grant Writing
Fundraising
Non-profit Governance
Project Management
Grant management
Stakeholder management
Project development
Organisation developmnet