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Nigel Poulton MBE

Nigel Poulton MBE

York,North Yorkshire

Summary

Committed Christian with a desire to serve in full time ministry. Visionary leadership, skills and experience within UK and international relief aid and development in Africa and South East Asia. Successful project leadership, team motivation and fostering collaborative decision-making. Compassionate empathy to equip and achieve personal growth for individuals and groups to then reach out into their communities.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

The Island N1
York, North Yorkshire
09.2008 - Current
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance reputation.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and vision of charity.

Specialist Palliative Community Social Worker

St Gemma's Hospice
Leeds, South Yorkshire
08.2006 - 08.2008

Project Manager / Team Leader

Tear Fund UK
Salavan, Laos
09.1995 - 08.1999

Overseeing village based rehabilitation, income generation, primary health care and clean water.

Country Director

Food for the Hungry International
, Uganda, Bangaldesh and UK
05.1990 - 08.1995
  • Direct and facilitate relief and development assistance.
  • Fundraising and overseeing budgets in excess of £5 million

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of York
York

Diploma in Typographic Design - Graphic Design

London School of Printing
London

Skills

  • Leadership and motivation
  • Fundraising capabilities
  • Compassionate empathy
  • Influential negotiation
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Change implementation
  • Visionary leadership
  • Brand development
  • Project leadership
  • Stakeholder negotiations
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

CEO

The Island N1
09.2008 - Current

Specialist Palliative Community Social Worker

St Gemma's Hospice
08.2006 - 08.2008

Project Manager / Team Leader

Tear Fund UK
09.1995 - 08.1999

Country Director

Food for the Hungry International
05.1990 - 08.1995

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of York

Diploma in Typographic Design - Graphic Design

London School of Printing
Nigel Poulton MBE