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Iwona Wilk

Iwona Wilk

London

Summary

Versatile and highly professional team-player currently working within the digital technologies industry. Confident communicator who ensures that all operational requirement are met while flexing easily to changing demands. Positive collaborator who aims to empower others and celebrate team and individual successes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Accelerator Programme Manager

Connected Places Catapult
London
08.2022 - Current
  • Led the development and delivery of the flagship SME
    accelerator programme to transform the maritime sector and
    generate socioeconomic impact across the UK
  • Managed programme to cost, time and quality ensuring that
    all agreed KPIs are met
  • Worked collaboratively with programme partners and internal
    experts to support 10 innovative SMEs and deliver business
    impact for both (£60K raised in trail funding during the
    programme)
  • Drove the promotion of the programme through social media,
    events to increase programme's visibility as a key initiative
    driving innovation in the maritime sector in the UK.

Venture Builder

IoT Tribe
London
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Designed and led the delivery of a retail-focused startup
    accelerator programme funded by Barnsley Council and aimed
    to revitalise the local retail tech eco-system
  • Designed and delivered UK-ASEAN Digital Innovations
    Showcase which gave 4 UK SMEs pilot opportunities with
    ASEAN-based large organisations.
  • Provided line management support to a small team and acted
    as the operations manager for the UK office

Knowledge Transfer Manager

Innovate UK KTN
London
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Managed end-to-end delivery of the Safety Tech Innovation Network (STIN) £140,000 and secured delivery for phase 2 (£250,000)
  • Developed the eco-system of online safety tech providers and other key sector players to enable better collaboration
  • Supported UK5G Innovation Network's senior Advisory Board and several working groups to achieve the Network's strategic technology and place-based objectives
  • Designed and hosted KTN's in-person and online Digital Business Meetup event series dedicated to startups with innovative digital solutions (60 attendees on average), Designed and led the delivery of a retail-focused startup accelerator programme funded by Barnsley Council and aimed to revitalise the local retail tech eco-system

Client Relationship Manager

IDC
London
11.2014 - 01.2018
  • Assessed client needs and developed plans to adequately address current and future objectives
  • Adhered to sales contract agreements and high-quality service delivery by coordinating with sales and analyst teams and leveraging productive and open client communications
  • Retained updated knowledge of market competition and related offerings to generate favor for my clients (BAIN, Goldman Sachs etc.)
  • Identified opportunities to cross or up-sell

Digital Communications Assistant

Imperial College London
London
09.2014 - 11.2014
  • Used digital illustration, photo editing software and layout software to create designs
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy

Research Operations Analyts

Wood Mackenzie
Edinburgh
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Oversaw a 24h publishing schedule in collaboration with a global team
  • Developed CMS guidelines and delivered internal training
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines

Information Specialist

Wood Mackenzie
Edinburgh
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Provided data and information research support to internal analyst team
  • Managed internal company communication (intranet, blogs, social channels)
  • Used database to research, gather, analyze and present data

Education

Master of Science - Information Management

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
09.2010 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
09.2006 - 06.2010

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

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Certification

Social Entrepreneurship, London School of Economics

Interests

Social Impact

Environmental Conservation

Timeline

Social Entrepreneurship, London School of Economics

02-2023
Accelerator Programme Manager - Connected Places Catapult
08.2022 - Current
Venture Builder - IoT Tribe
12.2021 - 07.2022
Knowledge Transfer Manager - Innovate UK KTN
01.2018 - 12.2021
Client Relationship Manager - IDC
11.2014 - 01.2018
Digital Communications Assistant - Imperial College London
09.2014 - 11.2014
Research Operations Analyts - Wood Mackenzie
08.2013 - 08.2014
Information Specialist - Wood Mackenzie
06.2012 - 07.2013
Robert Gordon University - Master of Science, Information Management
09.2010 - 11.2011
Queen Margaret University - Bachelor of Arts, Film and Media
09.2006 - 06.2010

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