Experience

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  Australian army

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2017

  Combat engineer (reservist)

  Sapper in the 5th Engineer Regiment, a Reserve unit of the Royal Australian Engineers. I completed four modules that taught me the importance of teamwork, discipline and resilience. It was the perfect role as I studied for the Bachelor of Arts.

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  Kynesis

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2019

  Responsible for the day-to-day running of the company. The role was primarily centred around sales/marketing/business development - arranging sales meetings to grow the business while developing and implementing key account strategies. With three new Clinical Support Specialists, I led the onboarding, education and operational management of the team. Once I completed the Master of Management, I was promoted and took on this full-time role at Kynesis. A medical device company distributing for Orthofix, the eighth largest orthopaedic medical device company in the world. This varied role included clinical case support - attending and managing surgeries to provide technical information; warehouse and distribution - product set building and inventory control, ensuring all necessary equipment is present for each case. This work was part-time while I studied for the Master of Management at the University of Sydney.

  • Territory Sales Manager

    Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Clinical Support Specialist

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
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  Deloitte australia

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Student consultant - corporate venture capital

  The thesis component of the Master of Management. Building and optimising the start-up outreach and vetting process for the Deloitte Venture Team. Our team received a high distinction, topping the year.

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  Investuk

  May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Portfolio associate

  InvestUK connects foreign investors with UK entrepreneurs and businesses. My role was primarily in business development; sourcing, vetting and managing relationships with suitable UK start-ups. The position also included incubating and workshopping with foreign investors on their business concepts to create and set up their own viable, innovative and scalable UK businesses.

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  Shadow foundr

  Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

  Investor relations associate

  A FinTech investment platform that funds innovative UK businesses and provides high-growth opportunities for angel investors. My role, working closely with the founding team, was to onboard new angels onto the platform. Actively promoting live investment opportunities with the investors, requiring strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the UK's start-up ecosystem.

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  R europe (formerly seedrs)

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2024

  Sourced, vetted and onboarded suitable start-ups interested in raising investment from the crowd. Worked on some of the largest and most complex raises in equity crowdfunding history. Helped build out a comprehensive sales funnel and CRM management system. Managed the complex integration for US companies to raise on the UK/EU platform. The fastest promoted to Senior BD in Seedrs' history. Helped manage and mentor junior members of the team. A FinTech that is the largest equity crowdfunding platform in the world. My role in business development was primarily focused on discovering promising startups and helping them with the process of raising investment on the platform. Equity crowdfunding is unique, so vetting and selling the platform's value was a fundamental part of the job. A varied role that required an understanding of business models, financials and the UK's investment landscape.

  • Senior Business Development Associate

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Business Development Associate

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Tolerance

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder & managing director

  HealthTech addressing food and drink intolerances. Led the company from concept to revenue-generating, overseeing all business functions. Building relationships with healthcare professionals through our industry-first histamine intolerance seminars and residency programmes.

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  As consulting

  Mar 2024 - now

  Business development consultant

  Partner with small teams as an early-stage business development and GTM strategist, including fundraising support. Predominantly focused on executing sales outreach and creating the foundations for securing new business. Please reach out for further details.

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  Opus

  Apr 2024 - now

  Member
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  Tonic london ltd

  Jun 2024 - now

  Business development manager

  Healthcare start-up in stealth mode. Pilot programmes go live in November 2024. A varied role, working directly with the founder. Leading the go-to-market strategy, future-proofing the company's business development processes and supporting the investment fundraise. Actively managing the clinical outreach strategy and sales funnel, building relationships with private healthcare providers and channelling new business.