Dawn Cummins

Experience

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  Kingfisher Publishing

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  Marketing Assistant
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  Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Marketing Executive
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  National Housing Federation

  Nov 1998 - Jun 2011

  Regional Communications Officer

  Represented and promoted the interests of 400 members across the Midlands and East. Working with boards and chief executives to promote the work of associations.Helping to represent the sector regionally and nationally. Introduced numerous monthly, quarterly and annual publications, aimed at a range of audiences. Conducted extensive MP research to ascertain views of the work of housing associations in the region. Secured internal funding to purchase an electronic database of all Councillors throughout the UK. Show less

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  Orbit Housing Group

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  Stakeholder Relations Manager

  I worked on delivery of Home Buy in the East of England – this was a programme to help first time buyers onto the property market. I established relationships with Developers and Stakeholders to monitor and raise performance and worked with a comprehensive CRM system to record all contact and identify opportunities to offer pro-active support to partners.I was offered a permanent contract but decided to leave the organisation for an enhanced career opportunity.

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  Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire

  Nov 2011 - now

  Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees to provide direction and leadership for the organisation to ensure the development and implementation of strategies, plans and policies. I was responsible for the development and implementation of second tier county-wide strategic relationships and partnerships, ensuring these were aligned to the core purpose of VIN and the local strategic priorities.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Deputy Chief Executive Officer

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2017
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  Money and Pensions Service

  Nov 2019 - now

  Regional Manager East Midlands