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ALEXANDRA JOLLY

London,UK

Summary

As an accomplished Head of Partnerships and Insight, I have spent the last decade of my career as a committed social innovator. I believe deeply in centering people and planet for a regenerative future but am pragmatic about the size of the challenge ahead. I have therefore committed my career to focusing on systems change and believe in the power of partnerships and relationships to enable this. I thrive in ambiguity and am at my best when there is a challenge to be solved.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Partnerships & Insights

Forward Institute
09.2016 - Current
    • Part of the founding team and now part of the leadership team of a social enterprise
    • Taken us from inception to quadrupling in size and increasing income by 240% (£1m to £3.4m) within 8 years
    • Responsible for strategic development and growth of all multi-year partnerships, including the Civil Service, Unilever, the British Army, ABF, Metropolitan Police, Tesco, BP, easyJet, Barclays, Virgin, the Wellcome Trust and more
    • Run a high-performing team focused on account management, new business, marketing and communications.
    • Responsible for developing our impact strategy and implementation, including reporting as part of our B Corp certification
    • Built and own strategic oversight for our five major stakeholder communities (approx 1400 people), including an annual series of events and content development
    • Manage all C-Suite partnerships, focusing on impact through bespoke and long-term interventions
    • Proven ability to thrive in complex environments and navigate challenges with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

      • I have previously held four roles within the Forward Institute.

Client Service Coordinator

Institutional Investor
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Coordinator of 6 annual FinTech conferences across the United States, responsible for event logistics, travel, speaker liaison and on site delegate management.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions, enabling better tracking of account history and facilitating continuity among team members handling the same accounts.
  • Managed 15 client accounts simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through regular check-ins, fostering loyalty and trust.
  • Monitored key performance indicators to assess areas for improvement and ensure consistent delivery of outstanding service levels.

Logistics Manager & Portuguese Interpreter

BAC Sports
05.2014 - 07.2014
    • Interpreter and logistics lead for group of 120 Sport Journalists at the World Cup in Brazil.
    • Organised all logistics and travel between Rio de Janeiro and match destinations across Brazil.
    • Streamlined event set-up processes by implementing efficient logistical planning and coordination.
    • Reduced costs for events by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, securing high-quality services at competitive rates.
    • Liaised with marketing teams to develop targeted promotional materials that effectively communicated key information about upcoming events.

Journalist

Colombia Reports
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Wrote, edited and produced 43 stories for Internet and digital channels of largest English language newspaper in Colombia.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
  • Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Portuguese

University of Bristol
Bristol
06.2015

Global Business -

St Mary's University
Twickenham
08.2016

Graduate - altMBA -

Skills

    Strategic thinking and execution

    Positive Attitude

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Problem-solving

    Excellent written and communication skills

    Critical thinking

Websites

Languages

English (native)
Spanish (fluent)
Portuguese (business)

Additional

  • Chapter contribution, British English, Global Leadership and Wisdoms of the World
  • Guest Judge: Tech4Good Awards

Timeline

Head of Partnerships & Insights

Forward Institute
09.2016 - Current

Client Service Coordinator

Institutional Investor
08.2015 - 08.2016

Logistics Manager & Portuguese Interpreter

BAC Sports
05.2014 - 07.2014

Journalist

Colombia Reports
12.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Portuguese

University of Bristol

Global Business -

St Mary's University

Graduate - altMBA -

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