Career Break (2025-09 – Present)
- Continuing to run my art business with freelance work, while also looking to leverage my operational and organisational development strengths in an additional permanent part time remote role.
- Supporting my family and children, while also volunteering weekly as a Team Leader at The Village of Hope Baby Bank.
- Successfully managed new visa logistics and secured a 5-year work visa (husband) and dependent visas for my family issued in January 2026. Full working rights and long-term intention for relocation through ILR path.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR at REFLECT (2025-03 – 2025-08)
- Provided leadership and direction for marketing and fundraising departments including strategies and initiatives, utilising strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Wrote, edited, and submitted grant proposals. Researched supporting statistics and data to enhance the application. Organised and prepared documentation of researched content for future use in efforts to streamline the grant writing process. Multiple grants successfully awarded.
- Collaborated with the team on effective and clear copy and designs for new marketing communications material. Designed and produced leaflets, a brochure, and a poster.
- Networked & represented charity at events, voicing cause, building partnerships.
- Created, developed and scheduled content for social media, email newsletters, and a website blog.
BUSINESS OWNER | ARTIST & DESIGNER at LESLEE JOANNA STUDIO (2024-10 – Present)
- Prepared all facets for the art business including vision & strategy; operational and financial infrastructure; product development; marketing, sales; and, distribution. Responsible for continued management in these areas.
- Develops comprehensive processes, systems and written documentation for critical business functions.
- Develops client proposals, scope of work, and contract agreements for ongoing use with Commission Clients.
- Establishes key partners for successful product production and delivery to global markets.
- Plans, designs and maintains the business website to showcase artwork, communicate clearly and enable online sales.
- Successful art sales, production and delivery in 3 countries: UK, USA & AUS.
Career Break (2023-01 – 2024-10)
- Completed a Master’s degree in Business: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Relocated my family from Oxford, Oxfordshire to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, including new home setup, enrollment in new school/nursery for my children, as well as other family support during the transition.
- Developed and launched a business to sell my artwork including infrastructure, operations, processes, a website, etc.
HEAD OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS at REWIRED.ONE (2021-11 – 2022-12)
- Provided organizational strategy for various operations of the start-up business including: People Operations and Culture, Sales and Marketing. Built a solid foundation and internal infrastructure plan for scale and growth with vision, values, and culture in mind.
- Planned the agendas and led strategy meetings on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Led workshops with the senior leadership team to develop and clarify the company vision, mission, and values.
- Researched, developed, and delivered a strategic business growth proposal for new direction of the People Operations department considering compliance, efficiency, financial risk and forecasting, impact to company culture, and impact to staff.
- Developed the company sales strategy and operations to include implementation of sales management platforms and tools, qualification and customer journey processes, design and development of proposals, and strategy of package offerings.
- Project managed creative marketing functions including website development, social content, blog content, and merchandise design and delivery in collaboration with the outsourced marketing team.
- Supported recruitment by conducting interviews with potential candidates.
Career Break (2021-04 – 2021-10)
- Maternity Leave with my daughter
- Due to Covid and a new job opportunity for my husband, my family and I relocated from Winchester, UK to Denver, USA. I supported the family in home setup, enrollment in a new school for my son, as well as other family needs during the transition.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER at THE MYERS TOUCH (2019-03 – 2021-03)
- Led the creative team, managed workflow, and ensured all designs met the brief. Regular supported team with meetings to check in and gain feedback, creating a strong and cohesive work and team culture.
- Coordinated with the implementation team ensuring successful delivery and quality assurance until project completion. Provided ongoing clear communication to stakeholders throughout the project timeline.
- Provided strategic input in business decisions for growth opportunities, marketing and operational processes. Contributed and reviewed data and KPIs for monthly and annual reporting.
- Assisted HR with recruitment and onboarding including conducting interviews and new hire training.
- Networked with architects and industry partners to garner new leads and expand business opportunities.
GLOBAL SALES CONSULTANT at DESTINY COACHING MINISTRIES (2018-09 – 2018-12)
- Consulted with global, cross-cultural prospects, aligning their goals with the best coach training programme package.
- Nurtured warm and cold leads, effectively communicating and selling training packages to a diverse audience.
- Managed an international CRM database including lead traction, pipeline activity and data input and organisation.
RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATE at AESBUS (2018-07 – 2018-12)
- Collaborated with the Recruitment Manager to understand hiring needs and execute sourcing strategies.
- Evaluated high-volumes of candidate CVs, selecting top talent to match client requirements and curating a qualified pipeline for interviews.
- Maintained a large candidate database and applicant records with high attention to detail and clear organisation.
MARKETING ASSOCIATE at JENNASIS & ASSOCIATES (2017-12 – 2018-07)
- Consulted with Marketing team leaders and provided communication strategy advice and solutions.
- Managed the design and content delivery on various projects including newsletter development, web audits, and social media marketing.
PROGRAMME LEADER & TRAINING FACILITATOR – Immerse Programme at IHOPKC (2016-11 – 2018-07)
- Strategized, planned and prepared for 8-day events highlighting different areas for training and growth.
- Facilitated training groups through group discussion and content reflection using questioning techniques to foster participation.
- Collaborated with the Programme Director on the development and revision of communication materials to engage an international audience for increased programme attendance and participation.
INTERIM DIRECTOR – Life Initiatives Department at IHOPKC (2015-03 – 2015-12)
- Managed a team by leading staff meetings and team development; communicated new strategies; cast vision; and worked with staff to align their individual roles and responsibilities to the department’s goals.
- Devised and implemented projects and events: a city-wide art show; a seminar at a local college; and outreach programs.
PROGRAMME & PROJECT LEAD – Life Initiatives Department at IHOPKC (2013-07 – 2016-10)
- Created, launched and led a parenting and personal development class for disadvantaged teen moms.
- Collaborated with the Director on various projects and initiatives such as raising awareness of the needs in the community including ways to support, volunteer or give.
- Networked with other charities and non-profits of similar goals and services to create collaborative opportunities for meeting the needs together and increasing the overall impact.
- Developed designs and content for web, media, and print to communicate the department’s vision, goals, programs, and initiatives.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR at MISSION24 (2011-06 – 2013-06)
- Led the communications team, directing focus and tasks for current initiatives and plans.
- Responsible for communication plans, strategies, and methods for the non-profit.
- Maintained and connected the organizational groups through email/network, newsletter, and social communication platforms.
- Managed content development including writing and design to drive engagement.
- Developed, designed, and maintained the organization’s website.
- Prepared and planned event programming and also acted as Master of Ceremonies.
