Work history
Assistant
- London, United KingdomFull Time
- I worked directly under the Professional Mentoring leader and coordinator to support them in all aspects of the scheme in the run up to the launch of first wave, in which 200 mentor/mentees are introduced.
- I led on the interviews for the perspective mentees, ensuring that I gained insight into the students to aspirations and needs in a way that could easily be relayed to the Professional Mentoring leader during the matching process, within a short 15 minute interview.
- I had a key role in recruitment, using existing contacts across the institution to make sure the scheme was widely promoted, did lecture shout outs, attended careers events and coordinated volunteers and ambassadors.
- Support the team in coordinating mentor and mentee training and the November introduction evening.
- Keep in regular communication with new and existing mentors to keep them up to date with the progress of the 2016/2017 scheme.
President
- London, United KingdomFull Time
City Students’ Union is a charity with a £680,000 turnover whose charitable aims are the enhancement of education at City, represent and campaign on behalf of the 17,000 student members and develop the student community through activities and events.
Duties
- I provided leadership and direction in the research and development of the first strategic plan at CULSU for at least 3 years, setting the vision and values of the organisation.
- Proposed and secured investment for the redevelopment of our brand identity. Contributed to the implementation to ensure that reflects our mission and our members.
- I provided leadership, direction and motivation of the Union’s executive, ensuring that we work as an effective team.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders including students, University senior management, Students’ Union governing board
- Led on a market research initiative to understand the values, aspirations and challenges of our students, ensuring effective research and analysis to guide the strategic direction and growth of the Union.
Achievements
- City Students’ Union won the competitive NUS Campaign of the Year for a campaign I led to reintroduce Friday Prayer on campus. Five were shortlisted against over 600 campaign led Students’ Unions.
- Won three elections by a significant margin. President 15/16: 1013 votes against 575, Vice President Education 14/15: 920 votes against two candidates with 444 and 393, Women's officer: 103 votes against 20 votes 16/17 (part time position).
- I achieved a response rate over target for our survey of 10% of the student population, achieving 16.4% .
- Secured £20,000 investment for a radio recording studio for our student media team.
- Secured prime space for CULSU as part of the University estate redevelopment, which will see the organisation be in the heart of the campus with significantly more footfall.
- Secured £15,000 investment from Santander for a student leadership project.
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Skills
- Leadership
- Campaigning
- Building Relationships
- Community Outreach
- Fundraising
Education
Culture Policy and Management
London, United Kingdom
The Culture, Policy and Management MA is for graduates who want to start or develop their career in cultural policy, arts management, and the creative economy.
City's Culture, Policy and Management MA graduates find employment across all sub-sectors and occupational areas of the creative and cultural sector (UK and international), from orchestras to the art market, from film to event management, museums, fashion or consultancy; and from marketing to policy, management, outreach/education, production or fundraising.
Culture and Creative Industries
- London, United Kingdom
Awards
Noble Order of the Carrot (Silver)
Awarded by City University Students' Union for outstanding service to students.NUS Campaign of the Year
- City Students’ Union won the competitive NUS Campaign of the Year for a campaign I led to reintroduce Friday Prayer on campus. Five were shortlisted against over 600 campaign led Students’ Unions.