Operations and Programmes - Private US Foundation - UK
(2022-10 - 2026-05)
- Managed UK based operational delivery for an international grant making foundation, partnering with US teams to support programme execution and organisational priorities
- Managed end to end administration of 80+ contracts annually, drafting, compliance checks, and payment coordination
- Coordinated grant administration and prepared programme and internal memos to support funding decisions and leadership updates
- Conducted due diligence and compliance process, including OFAC screening
- Supported programme financial operations, tracking expenditure and coordinating payments across multiple workstreams
- Provided executive support to three senior leaders managing diaries, meetings, travel, and workflow, expanding to support US leadership whilst visiting the UK
- Delivered domestic and international retreats, leadership meetings, and organisational events for 80+ attendees across the UK and US, managing vendors, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder communication
- Improved office operations through new internal systems and workspace improvements
- Supported onboarding and operational setup for new team members
- Worked cross functionally with HR and Operations teams across UK and US
- Travelled internationally to support programme delivery and organisational events
Administrative Assistant - Alan Baxter - Farringdon, London
(2022-08 - 2022-10)
- Provided operational and administrative support across a multi floor engineering consultancy
- Coordinated internal communications and workflow distributions across departments
- Managed daily scheduling and meeting coordination, daily office activity
- Supported facilities, including refurbishment coordination
- Assisted in delivery of client events and internal events
Office Management Administrator - Clearcast - Chancery Lane, London
(2022-03 - 2022-07)
- Managed credit control processes, successfully recovering £300,000+ in outstanding payments
- Maintained financial records using Sage
- Supported office operations and facilities management, liaising with landlords to resolve facilities issues
- Led workplace improvements, including workspace refurbishment and supplier sourcing
Enquiries Associate - Ambition Institute - Shepherd's Bush, London
(2021-10 - 2022-02)
- Managed application triage via Salesforce CRM, supporting national teacher training programmes
- Coordinated with multiple delivery partners across England to ensure efficient processing of applications
- Maintained accurate records and supported high volume workflow in a fast paced environment
Business Owner - GhanaYardie Food - London
(2021-06 - 2026-05)
- Founded and manages a catering business delivering events for 100+ guests across London and the UK
- Lead and coordinate a team of 6 staff, overseeing staffing, logistics, scheduling and event delivery
- Manage end to end business operations, including budgeting, supplier coordination, customer experience, and planning
- Deliver catering services for private and community events
Business and Financial Administration Apprentice / Office Administrator - THE Open Data Institute - Kings Cross, London
(2020-01 - 2021-07)
- Supported business operations, HR processes, and finance administration across teams
- Managed invoicing, expense reconciliation, and financial tracking using Xero
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including interview scheduling and candidate management
- Delivered office operations support and internal event coordination
- Support day to day operational processes to improve team efficiency
General Manager - EBONY & Ivory Hair Therapy - Oakengates, Telford
(2017-09 - 2026-05)
- Oversee business operations
- Assisting with ongoing operational management as the business transitions to a closure
