WORK EXPERIENCE:

*Consultant in Knowledge Sharing, Knowledge Networking and Knowledge Strategy, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome HQ, Italy (December 2007 – present)
Promotes and trains in knowledge sharing methods (world café, peer assist etc) and tools (wikis, blogs, etc). Was part of a core group that organized a Knowledge Sharing Fair (and inter-Agency collaboration initiative). Was part of a group who conducted a review of experiences with networks and communities and specified recommendations for change. Supports and coaches knowledge networking initiatives. Integrates a ‘people’ and networking aspect into the FAO Knowledge Strategy. Facilitates workshops and meetings. Works with others to integrate a knowledge sharing platform into the work of the organization.

*Consultant in Knowledge Sharing, Web Development and Knowledge Networks, International Federation of the Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland (September 2007 – November 2007)
As part of the Knowledge Sharing and Web Communications team surveyed nearly 15 IFRC knowledge networks to identify their needs for support and development. The research showed a need for an approach in support of them that cut across three different work units. Facilitated a process of discovery across the work units. Advised on electronic communication tools in support of the networks.

*Consultant in Change Management, Electronic Communities and Global Staff Survey, United Nations World Food Programme, Rome HQ, Italy (February 2007 – June 2007)
As a continuation of the below, organized and led the launch of an electronic discussion forum the purpose of which was to improve internal communications within a geographically-distributed group of staff working together to implement organizational change recommendations.

*Intern in Change Management, Electronic Communities and Global Staff Survey, United Nations World Food Programme, Rome HQ, Italy (July 2006 – January 2007)
Was part of a team mainstreaming organizational change recommendations. Led the configuration, development and usability testing of an electronic discussion forum. The purpose of the forum was to support the work of geographically distributed staff who worked together to implement the organizational change recommendations.

*Intern in Electronic Community Design and Setup (ADAM), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Sofia Project Office, Bulgaria (April 2005 – August 2005) – advised on how to enable and support a geographically-distributed community of stakeholders the purpose of which is to coordinate technical assistance projects meant to stop heroin trafficking from Afghanistan.

*Project Coordinator of Bank Information System Implementation, Hebros Bank, Corporate Office, Sofia, Bulgaria (April 2003 – April 2005) – coordinated the implementation of a new bank information system among Indian, Bulgarian and British IT developers and managers.

*Advisor (Intern) on Knowledge Management and Learning Networks, The Countryside Agency, Cheltenham HQ, UK (April 2002 – October 2002) – surveyed three geographically distributed knowledge communities on how to improve knowledge sharing in them, reviewed literature and drew recommendations.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

*Partnerships News Information Officer, ‘Partnership News’, Brunel Research Centre in Enterprise, Innovation, Sustainability and Ethics, United Kingdom (2007 – present)

Gathers information for an international bi-annual newsletter on non-profit – business partnerships (NPO-GOV; BUS-GOV; NPO-GOV-BUS).

*Consultant, EPS Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria (2005 – present)

Advises/assists with the company’s UN Global Compact membership strategy and its implementation. On-going.

*Conference Panel Manager, Net Impact Europe Conference, Geneva, Switzerland (2008 )

Put together a discussion panel on IO and NGO Organisational and Operational Efficiency as part of a bigger Net Impact Europe conference track on Measurement and Investment. Found speakers, coordinated inputs, liaised with Net Impact Geneva and Net Impact central. In the meantime, helped with the organisation of other panels (Corporate Innovation at the Bottom of the Pyramid, Sustainability Reporting) with contacts and coordination.

*Founding Member, IOMBA Net Impact Student Chapter, University of Geneva (2005 – 2006)

Participated in setting up an MBA chapter of the Social Entrepreneurship NGO NetImpact. Leader of the ‘Education’ function – led the organization of a Social Entrepreneurship Forum featuring Jim Fruchterman, CEO Benetech, and Arthur Wood, Head of Social Financial Services at Ashoka. Forum attended by nearly 50 people.

*Information Facilitator, Walk the World (2007), UN World Food Programme, Rome, Italy (2007)

*Befreinder, Alzheimer’s Society York Branch, University of York, United Kingdom (1998 – 2001)

*Support Worker, York Bootham Park Psychiatric Hospital, York, United Kingdom (1999 – 2001)

*Student Tutor, York Primary Schools, York, United Kingdom (1998 – 1999)