Olivia Abbott

Experience

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  FUZE

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Partnership Development

  Sitting across a number of decision making committees I was primarily responsible for building and managing key partnerships between FUZE and emerging, independent fashion brands. Successfully working with over 40 brands globally to raise £23.5k for charity.Ensuring adherence to FUZE’s core values of sustainability, creativity, inclusivity and diversity across the organisation.

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  Seal

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Business Analyst Intern

  VC backed Opvia is a biotech start-up building lab software to support R&D with structured experimental data and lab management tools.In my role as a Business Analyst for Opvia, my responsibilities include research, B2B marketing, content creation and client servicing to help accelerate business growth. Working alongside the Opvia team has facilitated my passion for innovation and encouraging positive change.

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  New Scientist

  Feb 2022 - now

  Responsible for the planning and production of our regular online evening lectures, in-person Instant Expert and B2B events. Effectively managed a diverse group of over 50 speakers, ranging from academics to high-profile scientists in the run up to and onsite at New Scientist Live (NSL) 2023.Increased exhibitor NPS by 5 points in one year by implementing improvements to our comms strategy for over 80 exhibitors in the run up to and onsite at NSL 2023.Successfully led on the launch of our public day Widening Participation Programme for NSL 2023. Working with over 25 organisations to allocate 2,000 complimentary tickets to people with low science capital. Show less Provided administrative support across the business, particularly working with the commercial, events and marketing teams, in addition to CFO and CEO support. Gained experience leading various projects, including the development of new products for New Scientist Shop and orchestrating an office relocation for the business.Alongside customer service management, I was heavily involved in liaison with over 50 speakers and 80 exhibitors for New Scientist Live 2022, which won Consumer Media Event of the Year at the 2023 Professional Publishers Association (PPA) Awards. Show less

  • Events Coordinator

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Business Administrator

    Feb 2022 - Jan 2023