About me

I am a Black Queer Woman who is passionate about EDI and is a great networker.

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• I am a D&I consultant and looking for clients if you know of anyone looking for help please send them my way!

Projects

• Introduction to Shannon Rivers Consultancy!Learn about me, what I do and my approach to diversity and inclusion services. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ql6YKpj65bx1dFOMw16uO2N0jlkW4uLQ/view?usp=drivesdk
• Intersectionality white paperI created a presentation for an elearning hub about Intersectionality.
• Understanding BiasA quick overview of Bias and Cultural Sensitivity. Created for a SafeKids webinar slot and delivered in a virtual capacity.

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Work history

Head of Inclusion & Wellbeing AdvisoryBusiness in the Community
Jan 2023London, United KingdomFull Time
Strategic lead for Advisory services, Cross-organisational mentoring circles, Wellbeing Campaign.
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Diversity & Inclusion ConsultantShannon Rivers Consultancy
Jan 2021Norwich, United KingdomFreelance
Deliver succinct and superior strategic development to embed Diversity & Inclusion into the fabric of businesses. Utilise expertise in D&I best practices to develop marketing campaigns and strategies. Lead workshops and webinars across entire businesses to educate teams on issues surrounding Diversity & Inclusion. ● Led workshop for small business which saw 60% growth in year-on-year sales directly relating to strategic development built upon in workshop. ● Developed model call copy to attract diverse models and supported businesses to carry this forward. ● Increased revenue by 35% working on photoshoot sets, maximising visual representation of underrepresented communities. ● Created presentations about a variety of D&I topics which have been purchased for organisations to use in update training with their teams.

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Skills

• Policy Development
• Diversity
• Cultural Awareness
• Project Management
• Social Media Management
• Community Management
• Team Management
• Brand Management
• Leadership
• Presentation Design

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) The University of Oklahoma
Jan 2017 - Apr 2021Norman, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Organisational Leadership with Diversity Studies. Graduated with special distinction. GPA 3.83 (1st class honors)

Awards

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Special Distinction- BAThe University of Oklahoma
I graduated with special distinction. Only 12 in my college received this honour.