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A&M EDM: Driving Innovation and Skill Development in UK Manufacturing
A&M EDM: Driving Innovation and Skill Development in UK Manufacturing
Last week, as part of National Manufacturing Day 2024, I had the pleasure of visiting A&M EDM, an engineering and…
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Reflections at 35: Finding Strength in Personal and Professional Challenges
Reflections at 35: Finding Strength in Personal and Professional Challenges
Dear LinkedIn community, As I approach the clocking off time to celebrate my 35th birthday this weekend, I wanted to…
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Myth-Busting: School Governor Roles
Myth-Busting: School Governor Roles
"I thought you could only be a governor if you were a parent of a child in a school?" Yesterday morning I received…
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"Sorry I can't come to the phone right now, I am on Furlough"
"Sorry I can't come to the phone right now, I am on Furlough"
Furlough is a temporary form of leave due to the current crisis. I, like so many others, are being placed on furlough…
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FOMO and turning it into JOMO!
FOMO and turning it into JOMO!
If like me, you suffer with a Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) on a daily basis, you will know that considering taking a…
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In July, I announced that I would be stepping down as Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer at Unilever to embark on a new opportunity -…
In July, I announced that I would be stepping down as Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer at Unilever to embark on a new opportunity -…
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Today I am in Miami with Léyoh Goodall at the Amazon Supplier Summit with many friends including Compass Group Accenture and Ivy Technology - excited…
Today I am in Miami with Léyoh Goodall at the Amazon Supplier Summit with many friends including Compass Group Accenture and Ivy Technology - excited…
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Please Share Widely! 2025 has been a year of significant change, perhaps ending with more hope and focus on solutions than it began with. While…
Please Share Widely! 2025 has been a year of significant change, perhaps ending with more hope and focus on solutions than it began with. While…
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Education
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King's College London
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Working with academics who are the world-leaders in their fields and committed to high quality research-led education. As well as having an extensive history of STEM related education research, the experience of the course team extends beyond academia to include work with professional societies, subject associations and a variety of informal learning institutions.
Gain unique insights into STEM-education organisations through optional internships. The links with organisations and…Working with academics who are the world-leaders in their fields and committed to high quality research-led education. As well as having an extensive history of STEM related education research, the experience of the course team extends beyond academia to include work with professional societies, subject associations and a variety of informal learning institutions.
Gain unique insights into STEM-education organisations through optional internships. The links with organisations and institutions across London provide me with an array of opportunities for learning and forging new relationships. -
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Wildlife Watch Leader
The Wildlife Trust Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire
- 3 years 1 month
Education
As a wildlife watch leader I helped lead a group of 6-12 year olds in a local Wildlife Watch Group in Corby.
In the group we carry out a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to help encourage children to learn and care about their local environment.
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STEM Ambassador
STEM Learning UK
- Present 8 years
Education
I volunteer to bring STEM subjects to life and demonstrate the value of them in life and careers.
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Enterprise Advisor
SEMLEP
- Present 7 years 9 months
As an Enterprise Advisor for Brooke Weston in Corby, I use my knowledge of the local business landscape to support the headteacher and careers team to develop an effective careers plan and help create opportunities with other local business contacts in the area for their school’s students
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Business Advisor / Competition Host
Young Enterprise UK
- Present 7 years 10 months
Education
As an advisor during the competition RS Components hosts, I help instill business acumen and encouragement for students, to help them overcome and learn from various challenges and setbacks in their projects.
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Co Chairman
Northants Schools Business Alliance
- Present 6 years 4 months
Education
The aim of NSBA is to bridge the gap between the local education sector and the local business community. Formed by All Things Business and RS Components, the school and business alliance looks to create links between the education sector and the world of business. As the co-chair I help manage the alliance and its members and pledges to support education and business in the community
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Mentor
Nesta
- Present 5 years 7 months
Science and Technology
As a mentor to two teams in 2020, I will help inspire them to see how a future in technology entrepreneurship is possible and support them to create technology pitch that will have a positive impact on the world around them.
Helping them consider how to develop their idea, pitch to an audience and how to create a business plan.
Projects
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Imagine-X
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See projectImagine-X links dynamic, exciting STEM subjects to real people who have used the same skills to make the world a better place. It gives teachers free curriculum-aligned resources for pupils aged 7 – 14, with one aim: helping pupils realise the far-reaching potential of STEM and their imaginations.
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New Scientist Live
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See projectNew Scientist Live is an award-winning, mind-blowing festival of ideas and discoveries for everyone curious about science and why it matters.
For four days in September it transforms London, the world’s most exciting capital city, into the most exciting place in the universe.
More than 140 speakers and 100 exhibitors come together in one venue to create an unrivalled atmosphere and energy, packed with thought-provoking talks, ground-breaking discoveries, interactive experiences…New Scientist Live is an award-winning, mind-blowing festival of ideas and discoveries for everyone curious about science and why it matters.
For four days in September it transforms London, the world’s most exciting capital city, into the most exciting place in the universe.
More than 140 speakers and 100 exhibitors come together in one venue to create an unrivalled atmosphere and energy, packed with thought-provoking talks, ground-breaking discoveries, interactive experiences, workshops and performances.
Fun, entertaining, informative and inspirational, New Scientist Live stimulates the mind and senses like no other event.
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100% Design - September 2016
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100% Design is the largest and longest running contemporary design event for industry professionals in the UK.
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Surface & Materials Show 2015
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See projectLaunching the Surface & Materials Show as part of UK Construction Week.
Responsibilities; Sales, Business Development, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Face 2 Face Meetings, Attending Exhibitions
Honors & Awards
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Winner for Academic Support - RS Components (2020)
Electronics Industry Awards
The premier industry event of its kind, the Electronics Industry Awards recognises outstanding people, products, and business practices in the electronics sector.
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Winner: Engineering Ambassador of the Year (2019)
British Engineering Excellence Awards
The British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs) were established in 2009 as a means to demonstrate the high calibre of engineering design and innovation within the UK.
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Winner for Academic Support: RS Components (2019)
Electronics Industry Awards
The premier industry event of its kind, the Electronics Industry Awards recognises outstanding people, products, and business practices in the electronics sector.
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Winner for Academic Support: RS Components (2018)
Electronics Industry Awards
The premier industry event of its kind, the Electronics Industry Awards recognises outstanding people, products, and business practices in the electronics sector.
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En Award 2017 - Best Consumer Show
Exhibition News
New Scientist Live was awarded best consumer show in March 2017 after launching the event in September 2016.
In competition with the UK's most established consumer shows.
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