Professional Experience
Head of Corporate Charity Partnerships
Fujitsu UK August 2015 – Present
- Lead all volunteering, fundraising, and IT projects across the UK, driving high-value relationships with corporate and charitable partners.
- Built and managed partnerships recognised nationally, including:
- Corporate Partnership of the Year (Third Sector Awards, 2021): Fujitsu & Autistica.
- Best Pro-Bono Work for a Charitable Cause (Corporate Engagement Awards, 2019): Fujitsu & Macmillan Cancer Support.
- Partnership with a National Children’s Charity (Better Society Awards, 2017): Fujitsu & Action for Children.
- Delivered career workshops with Prince’s Trust and DWP, helping individuals secure full-time employment across England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Developed and implemented persuasive proposals for partnership funding, achieving long-term corporate sponsorships and sustainable support.
- Championed innovation by integrating IT solutions into partnership programs to maximize impact and scalability.
- Successfully forecasted and managed partnership budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational growth targets.
Achievements
- Played a pivotal role in establishing award-winning corporate partnerships, contributing to significant funding growth for partner charities.
- Spearheaded fundraising campaigns that engaged high-value donors, trusts, and corporates to exceed financial targets.
- Recognised for creative, collaborative, and hands-on leadership, driving team performance while delivering key strategic objectives.
Service Delivery Manager
Post Office & RBS | August 2010 – January 2015
- Managed end-to-end service delivery for key accounts, ensuring service excellence and high customer satisfaction.
- Improved operational efficiencies and process optimization, driving better client outcomes across multiple projects.
Operations Manager
Logistics & Device Recycling | January 2007 – December 2010
- Led logistics and order management operations across public and private sector clients.
- Introduced process improvements to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
Shift Manager
HMRC Document Processing | December 2005 – December 2007
- Supervised document processing shifts, ensuring timely and accurate outputs.
Football Coach
MLS Soccer Camps – Chicago | December 2005 – March 2005
- Coached and mentored youth soccer athletes, instilling teamwork and sportsmanship.
Operator / Shift Manager
Ventura Print & Fulfilment | March 1998 – March 2005
- Managed print and fulfilment operations, maintaining high production standards and efficient delivery.
