Employer Engagement Adviser - LSE Careers, The London School of Economics and Political Science
(2025-01)
- Manage a portfolio of employer relationships across consulting, professional services, law, sustainability and the creative sectors, acting as the main point of contact for recruitment partners engaging with LSE students.
- Lead the Careers in China programme, coordinating employer outreach, bookings, logistics and student communications for careers fairs in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong in partnership with King's College London and Imperial College London.
- Plan and deliver large scale careers fairs including the Consulting Fair, the Professional Services Fair and the Renewable Energy and Sustainability Careers Fair, managing exhibitor recruitment, floor plans, marketing and on the day delivery.
- Designed and launched the Discover Consultancy series of employer led sessions, giving students direct insight into the sector and strengthening relationships with participating firms.
- Developed the Race Equity employer outreach strand aligned with Black History Month, building personalised engagement with senior Black professionals at leading firms to widen access and representation.
- Write tailored outreach and proposals to new and lapsed employers, securing participation in fairs, panels, skills sessions and sponsorship opportunities.
- Prepared an award submission for the Careers in China programme and contributed to annual reporting on employer engagement, EDI delivery and programme growth.
- Maintain accurate employer records and engagement data to inform strategy, track outcomes and report on performance against service objectives.
Founder and Lead Wedding Planner - Honouredtobe - London
(2023)
- Founded and run a wedding planning and coordination business offering full planning, partial planning and on the day coordination packages for couples in London and the South East.
- Built the full service framework from scratch, including tiered pricing, client contracts, supplier enquiry templates, planning timelines and budget trackers.
- Manage every stage of the client journey from initial consultation through venue negotiation, supplier sourcing, contract review and wedding day delivery.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers including venues, photographers, videographers, DJs, florists, cake designers, hair and makeup artists and transport providers, securing competitive rates and clear terms.
- Set and maintain clear scope boundaries with clients to protect delivery quality, manage expectations and keep projects within budget.
- Produce branded client materials, event packs and communications, extending the service to private events such as baby showers.
- Lead on the day coordination, directing suppliers, managing timelines and resolving issues discreetly so couples can enjoy their day.
Warden, Pastoral and Community Lead - Robeson House, LSE Student Residence
(2025-08)
Secondary role alongside LSE Careers
- Lead the pastoral and community programme for a large student hall, supporting resident wellbeing and building a welcoming, inclusive residential community.
- Plan and deliver a year round calendar of resident events including a Multicultural Day, a pyjama party, an improv night and a leavers DJ party, managing budgets, suppliers and logistics.
- Design all event branding, posters and resident communications, driving engagement and attendance across a diverse international community.
- Provide out of hours welfare support, handling sensitive situations with discretion and escalating to LSE support services where needed.
- Manage and support a team of subwardens, including rota planning, guidance and conflict resolution.
- Lead residential investigations into policy breaches, producing clear written reports and fair outcomes.
Employer Engagement Executive Officer - East Anglia Reserves and Cadets Association
(2024-07 - 2025)
- Line managed administrative staff, providing guidance, performance management and professional development.
- Built relationships with employers at all levels of seniority, promoting the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme and increasing support for Defence personnel.
- Oversaw Salesforce account management, ensuring data accuracy and using insights to improve stakeholder engagement.
- Implemented a 52 week social media content calendar aligned with organisational policy, delivering a consistent and professional online presence.
Events Officer - Anglia Ruskin University
(2023-03 - 2024-06)
- Delivered corporate and public events including academic lectures, exhibitions, webinars, dinners and city wide events such as the Chelmsford Half Marathon, Essex Book Festival and Pride of Essex Awards.
- Led end to end project management of live, virtual and hybrid events, coordinating cross functional teams from setup to breakdown.
- Ran event marketing including email campaigns, audience surveys, infographics and social media content, and managed RSVPs and attendee data through event management software.
Senior Private Events and Weddings Manager - Event Perfekt
(2022-03 - 2024-08)
- Conducted venue viewings and guided international couples through planning, accommodating a wide range of cultural preferences.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive rates and drafted contracts and timelines that set clear expectations.
- Founded and run a wedding planning and coordination business offering full planning, partial planning and on the day coordination packages for couples in London and the South East.
- Built the full service framework from scratch, including tiered pricing, client contracts, supplier enquiry templates, planning timelines and budget trackers.
- Manage every stage of the client journey from initial consultation through venue negotiation, supplier sourcing, contract review and wedding day delivery.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers including venues, photographers, videographers, DJs, florists, cake designers, hair and makeup artists and transport providers, securing competitive rates and clear terms.
- Set and maintain clear scope boundaries with clients to protect delivery quality, manage expectations and keep projects within budget.
- Produce branded client materials, event packs and communications, extending the service to private events such as baby showers.
- Lead on the day coordination, directing suppliers, managing timelines and resolving issues discreetly so couples can enjoy their day.
- Redesigned wedding brochures and policies, improving the company's marketing materials and service offering.
Events Manager - Fever Originals Candlelight Concerts
(2023-08 - 2025-01)
- Managed live concert events as one of the company's events managers, covering artist liaison, setup, pack down and on site coordination.
- Briefed and led front of house staff, hosted audiences and adapted delivery to each venue and occasion.
Events Coordinator - Lancaster University
(2018-12 - 2019-07)
- Led the planning and delivery of the annual Black History Month Gala and the 50th Alumni Reunion, managing suppliers, venues, décor and on site support within budget.
