Holly Jade Smith

Experience

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  The Challenges Group

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Green Business Development Consultant

  Voluntary role promoting the Green Movement in Zambia. Working cross culturally within a small Zambian-British team to design and implemented the second recycling service in Zambia. During this project, we secured employment for 6 young adults and co-facilitated recycling awareness sessions in the local community.

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  The Big Issue

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Voluntary Support Officer

  Providing micro-entrepreneurship support for magazine vendors on the streets of Bath. My main responsibility was to help vendors manage daily struggles and overcome barriers to work.

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  Equal Access at Bath

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

  Founder, Campaign Coordinator

  Co-founded and coordinator of the successful grassroots campaign, Equal Access at Bath (EAB). We lobbied the University of Bath to implement an undergraduate asylum seeker scholarship, inspired by the UNHCR’s call for universities to increase support for forced migrants. Our underpinning philosophy was that education is both a moral and human right.Campaign and Volunteer Management - I led the design and execution of our successful grassroots campaign, managed a team of volunteers and a wide network of supporters.Networking and collaborative working - Represented EAB at events, partnered with advocacy organisations such as Universities of Sanctuary, Amnesty International, Bath Welcomes Refugees Creating campaign resources - Collaboratively produced an online petition (50+ signatures), videos, leaflets, joint letters, social media content, reports.Organising events and fundraising - Organised and hosted online and in-person events, managed an online fundraiser (raising over £5000). Show less

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  Student Action for Refugees

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Homework Club Volunteer

  Provided weekly homework support for refugee students at primary and secondary school levels. Mainly helping with English and primary level Maths.

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  RCS Wales

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  Managing the development of new projects, campaigns and resources, including the RCS “Gold Standard” framework, targeted wellbeing campaigns, new support packages for clients. Running innovation sessions with teams and organising ideas into action. Working with employers to implement healthy working practices/ workplace initiatives to support the mental and physical wellbeing of their staff.

  • Development Officer

    May 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Workplace Wellbeing Consultant

    Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Workplace Wellbeing Consultant (Trainee)

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Refugee Kindness North Wales

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  Charity Development Consultant, Volunteer

  Establishment of the umbrella charity, Refugee Kindness - refining the current policies and operations of the regional charity to scale up support for asylum seekers and refugees across Wales. Establishing partnerships and with third-sector organisations to strengthen our support for forced migrants, writing and managing the charity commission application and process, working along side lawyers to ensure the robustness of our model moving forwards.

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  SafeLives

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

  Communications and Campaign Volunteer

  Assisting with the communications and research for the Your Best Friend campaign. Drafting social media posts, conducting research to support the publication of campaign materials including magazine articles, videos, social media campaigns.

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  Plant Your Future

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  Fundraising and Development Manager

  I develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to support the development and sustainability of Plant your Future. My role involves identifying and cultivating donor relationships and creating grant proposals. I create compelling materials - the written content and the graphics. Additionally, I work on social media and e-marketing campaigns to engage with our audience and drive support. With a strong passion for environmental sustainability and community engagement, I drive initiatives that promote our mission and secure essential funding. Show less

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  La Peña Abejorral

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2024

  Organization Manager

  As the Manager of Antioquia's largest climbing park and hostel, I lead comprehensive operations and development initiatives. My role requires a diverse skill set, including strategic business development, project management, and daily operational oversight. I excel in managing large-scale structural projects and driving growth through effective marketing strategies. Demonstrating strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills, I navigate the park's rapid expansion and development.I am dedicated to boosting the local area and manage our various social projects. My aim is to provide stable employment opportunities for locals, engage with at-risk youth, and support children to experience the wonderful world of climbing. I set up the social project Cordadas - to get youth and children climbing and enjoying new life opportunities. Show less

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  DTA Wales

  Oct 2024 - now

  Communications & Events Officer

  Responsible for engaging Welsh communities through targeted communications and impactful events. I manage social media, digital content, and bilingual campaigns to support community-led initiatives. I also organise events that amplify the voices of local enterprises, foster partnerships, and drive sustainable, community-focused projects across Wales.