In my last full-time role, I operated as second-in-command to the CEO at Aspiring Solicitors, leading operations and partnerships. The organisation is a talent development platform for diverse students, addressing structural inequality within the legal profession.
What I offer
Operations
Hands-on support establishing and scaling operations, growing revenue and developing leadership culture.
Right-hand operator to startup founders and small business owners.
Chief of Staff Services
- Strategic Planning
- Communication and Coordination
- Decision Support
- Operational Efficiency
- Project Management
- Executive Support
Business Development & Partnerships
Track record of securing six-figure partnerships, increased expenditure for existing clients and excellent renewal rate.
Business Strategy
Grew an education SME's revenue threefold, diversifying its income sources and devising its most lucrative market-leading initiatives.
Moderator
Work with SMEs at product launches, e.g. fireside chats with founders to amplify their story and channel the passion behind their build.
Education
I work cross-sector but have many years of experience and delivering impact within Education.
Experiences
Associate Director, Aspiring Solicitors
As number 2, scaled the team from 3 to 15 cross-functional FTEs to deliver 50 initiatives on a £600,000 budget. Secured £300,000 in investment from Meta, Amazon, Revolut and Linklaters. Designed blended learning programmes: curriculum, platform, marketing, commercials.
Operations Consultant
Start-up in the future of work space supporting ambitious professionals to pursue remote working, career change and launch business ventures. Focused on enabling scale and execution so the Founder can focus on growth.
Young Professional Mentor
Mentored hundreds of diverse young professionals during their pursuit of a training contract and navigating life as junior lawyers at firms including Kirkland & Ellis, Clifford Chance and Skadden.
Moderator and Speaker
Hosted panel discussions with Partners at law firms including A&O Shearman about accessing the profession, leaders at Amazon, Meta and Revolut, speaker for Norton Rose Fulbright on social mobility, fireside chat host for start up launches in fashion and educational training providers.
Board Member
Alumni Association supporting 275,000 alumni, strategy for engaging alumni across 5 continents and deployment of 6 figure budget, regular speaker and mentor on campus for current students.