Strategy, Research and Advisory Experience
Strategy & Product Management Associate
Apr. 2026 — Present
CIRQL · Early-stage startup · London
- Conducted competitor and market-positioning analysis against comparable event-discovery and campus-social platforms using AI tooling (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Cursor, VS Code), surfacing differentiation gaps that recalibrated the 2026 roadmap and deferred the user-acquisition push from June to August to prioritise application development and UI/UX optimisation.
- Built working fluency in the application's Flutter, Dart and Firebase architecture, enabling substantive contribution to feature scoping, technical feasibility assessments and prioritisation discussions.
- Produced and hosted approximately 35 live-streamed events, driving engagement and platform visibility and contributing to 20 per cent community growth during the early launch phase.
- Synthesised user feedback on interface issues, from inconsistent iconography and low-resolution branding to unintuitive go-live and event-selection flows across the CIRQL and Open CIRQL features, into a prioritised design and development programme spanning the interface, landing page and QR-code journey, informing roadmap adjustments ahead of pre-revenue investment rounds.
- Spearheaded user acquisition through direct networking at live events, onboarding 50+ new users and representing the platform across London.
- Sourced and onboarded 10+ event-organiser partnerships, expanding the breadth and quality of listings and strengthening the platform's supply-side ecosystem.
Strategy & Product
Strategy Associate
Jul 2025 — Jun 2026
Varaha Infra Limited · Coal & energy · UK–India
- Managed and interpreted complex commercial datasets in Excel spanning coal pricing, logistics costs and supply-chain volumes, translating raw figures into structured reporting that informed executive oversight and capital-allocation decisions.
- Tracked regulatory, pricing and supply-chain developments across the Indian coal and energy sector from September 2025 to June 2026, accelerating research with AI tooling and consolidating findings into structured reports that informed senior leadership's forward planning and risk assessment.
- Assessed expansion viability into Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat and their principal industrial centres, evaluating cost structures, supply-chain economics and state renewable-energy incentives such as electricity-duty exemptions, stamp-duty reimbursements and wheeling-charge waivers, with findings retained by leadership for future consideration.
- Served as the UK-based liaison for investors and external stakeholders, coordinating and preparing bilateral meetings between UK parties and senior leadership travelling from India to sustain continuity of engagement across both markets.
- Prepared briefing materials, summary reports and investor-facing presentation decks, distilling complex commercial information into clear, decision-ready formats.
Strategy & Commercial
Regional Communications, Media & Public Relations Officer
Oct 2025 — Present
St John Ambulance
- Draft and place press releases and editorial content for regional and national outlets, responding to journalist enquiries and coordinating interviews, including securing published coverage in the Enfield Independent for a National Volunteers' Week feature.
- Plan and deliver regional public relations campaigns raising awareness of first aid, health emergencies and community volunteer recruitment across traditional and digital platforms.
- Gather real-life case studies and produce multimedia materials for local broadcast, print and social channels, ensuring audience-tailored, human-interest storytelling.
- Cultivate relationships with local communities and coordinate with the national press team to uphold brand consistency, editorial governance and safeguarding standards, including the responsible handling of attributed quotations and content involving vulnerable stakeholders.
Communications
Civil Society Organising Intern
Jan 2026 — Apr 2026
Citizens UK · Tower Hamlets (TELCO)
- Advised on and advanced an integrated portfolio of policy priorities spanning the Living Wage, Living Hours, temporary accommodation, ESOL provision, air quality and youth safety across the East London boroughs.
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder engagement among faith institutions, schools, universities, trade unions, councils and grassroots networks.
- Designed and delivered end-to-end campaign communications for the V&A Living Wage initiative, scripting, filming and editing student testimony and supporting the accountability submission to the Mayor of London at Tower Hamlets Town Hall.
- Managed turnout strategy, delegate tracking and operational delivery for the TELCO Delegates Assembly, National Delegates Assembly and Issues Workshop, chairing the Safety panel and deploying CRM-style tracking to monitor engagement.
Policy & Organising
OSINT Analyst
Jan 2019 — Jul 2023
Self-employed · Freelance, by contract
- Conducted social media investigations on behalf of a range of client organisations, including local government bodies and academic institutions, producing intelligence products to inform organisational decision-making.
- Developed expertise in open-source research methodologies, refining information-gathering and media-analysis techniques across a sustained period of independent practice.
- Acquired foundational knowledge in cybersecurity disciplines, including penetration testing and operational security.
OSINT
Social Media Manager
Jan 2016 — Mar 2020
University of San Jose-Recoletos · Cebu
- Developed and executed integrated content strategies across multiple student organisations, ensuring consistency with institutional brand guidelines and editorial standards.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders, including the Scouts, Civilian Army and Debate Team, to promote events and drive measurable audience engagement.
Communications
Hospitality
Chef de Partie
Jan 2025 — Sep 2025
Camino
- Acted as a de facto section lead, coordinating junior kitchen staff including demi and commis chefs across prep, service and handover in direct support of Head Chef Nacho del Campo.
- Maintained consistent output quality and pace during high-volume service by prioritising workloads, communicating across sections and resolving operational issues in real time.
- Contributed to a stable and organised working environment through disciplined section ownership, station readiness and adherence to kitchen standards.
Hospitality
Chef de Partie
Aug 2024 — Jan 2025
Ibérica
- Managed a section in a premium, high-volume restaurant, working alongside senior leadership to uphold quality, presentation and timing standards throughout service.
- Monitored stock levels, directed mise en place and adapted rapidly to fluctuating covers, demonstrating composure and operational efficiency under sustained pressure.
- Built strong working relationships across the kitchen brigade, contributing to a cohesive team culture and a consistent guest experience.
Hospitality
Chef de Partie
Sep 2023 — Mar 2024
The Lockdown Room
- Managed kitchen operations end-to-end, taking ownership of quality control, station readiness and stock management in a fast-paced service environment.
- Took responsibility for day-to-day kitchen flow in the absence of senior oversight, demonstrating the reliability and initiative expected of a management-level operator.
Hospitality
Chef de Partie
Sep 2023 — Mar 2024
The Barre
- Coordinated kitchen staff and maintained service standards across a concurrent venue, managing parallel operational demands alongside responsibilities at The Lockdown Room.
- Developed the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, adapting quickly to the demands of a dual-site environment with limited direct supervision.
Hospitality
Supervisor
Mar 2023 — Sep 2023
Five Guys
- Promoted to a supervisory position following successful completion of a formal certification programme covering operational standards, compliance and team management.
- Led shifts end-to-end, managing staff performance, maintaining service standards and escalating operational concerns to management as appropriate.
- Produced staff rotas up to two weeks in advance and liaised with management to align scheduling with business requirements and staffing-efficiency objectives.
- Served as the primary point of accountability on shift, communicating expectations clearly under pressure.
Hospitality
Crew Member
Jun 2022 — Mar 2023
Five Guys
- Developed a thorough working knowledge of health and safety legislation, employee-rights frameworks and operational compliance through structured company training.
- Built effective cross-functional working relationships within a fast-paced service environment, demonstrating consistent reliability and a strong team-first approach.
Hospitality
Business Operations Assistant
Jan 2016 — Mar 2022
Taza Mia & Rapidé · Cebu
- Administered payroll processing and annual leave scheduling via Microsoft Excel, ensuring full compliance with HR legislation and employment standards in Cebu.
- Monitored staff performance metrics and supported data-informed operational decision-making across daily administrative functions.
Operations
Volunteering and Community Engagement
Volunteer
Sep 2025 — Present
St Luke's Community Centre, Islington
- Provide front-of-house and administrative support within a high-footfall community hub, signposting service users to relevant programmes and external referral pathways.
- Support the planning and operational delivery of large-scale community events, including seasonal festivals and stall management.
- Facilitate daily community programming, including the over-55s Lunch Club, in line with safeguarding standards.
PASS Mentor
Sep 2023 — Jun 2024
Queen Mary University of London
- Facilitated weekly peer-assisted learning sessions, building academic capability and examination readiness among first-year undergraduates.
- Cultivated an inclusive, collaborative learning environment encouraging independent enquiry and structured problem-solving.