Startup founder and entrepreneurship graduate with three years of experience in business development, operations, and project management across the social business and space sectors. Projects include the establishment of social business and training centres, and building small satellites for research in microgravity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in pitching to large audiences, developing marketing material, and implementing internal processes. Skilled in succinctly explaining novel technologies to a variety of audiences. Trained in conflict resolution and peer mediation and able to adapt and work in fast-paced environments with a strong focus on engagement
My strengths lie in business administration, operations, and development of key company documents such as pitch decks, business plans, and proposals. I have experience in preparing grant and funding applications as well as proposals and applications for a variety of other programs
Working with ResearchSat, Wright Technologies and Cognito Foundation has enabled me to develop a strong sense of self-confidence and my practical skills. My work with startups has also enabled me to develop strategic partnerships with government, industry, and academic bodies, working on projects with tight deadlines.
On a personal level I believe I have high levels of empathy, I am good at connecting with people through clear communication, openness and honesty, and I am a team player who can also act as a mediator in situations where there is conflict within the team.