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Hi, I’m

Nikki Blythe-Wood

London
You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.
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Nikki Blythe-Wood

Summary

Reliable, detail oriented Environment, Development and Peace graduate with exceptional communication skills. Neurodivergent, creative thinker with varied professional and geographical experiences. Resourceful, tech-savvy, and committed to producing work of the highest standard.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Self-employed
Harare

Private English Tutor
01.2011 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Taught adults, children, teens, doctors, conversational English, formal written English, translation correction.
  • English Language and English Literature (IGCSE, AS, A Level preparation).
  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Tutored students in grammar, argumentation and essay writing, improving exam results from failed to B grades.
  • Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
  • Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of curriculum standards and education requirements to help students meet objectives.

Consultus Care and Nursing
England

Private Live In Care Provider
01.2015 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Cared for clients with a range of conditions including advanced dementia, motor neurone disease, progressive multiple sclerosis, and stroke survivors.
  • Household management.
  • High profile clients.
  • Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
  • Provided tailored support to family members through particularly difficult periods.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Dogs 4 Wildlife
Remote

Social Media Manager
05.2021 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Social media management and copywriting for all social media channels.
  • Revamped Instagram and introduced the brand to LinkedIn.
  • Scheduled social media posts using Later, optimising reach and maximising community engagement.
  • Secured funding to raise and deploy a puppy to an area where wildlife poaching was rampant.
  • Evaluated social media insights to improve reach during and after campaign delivery.
  • Onboarded social media influencers to raise awareness of client products and services.
  • Brainstormed to generate original online campaign ideas, innovative social engagement strategies and compelling digital content.

AstilleroVerde
Punta Morales

Reforestation Coordinator
01.2020 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Initiated setting up a reforestation department to offset emissions associated with Sailcargo Inc.
  • Executed all phases of reforestation efforts from planning through to implementation.
  • Project management experience coordinating the planting of 2,000 trees.
  • Fundraising, grant applications, physical planting, photography.
  • Media outreach and engagement and digital marketing including writing press releases and blog posts, social media, editing and proofreading, content creation, promotional materials.
  • Compiled proposals, budgets, reports and other formal documents to an impressive standard.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and maintained stakeholder relationships driving engagement and effective communication.

The Larry Norton Gallery
Victoria Falls

Manager
10.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Temporary position covering for the permanent manager.
  • Administration, marketing, sales.
  • Organised and catalogued artist's sketchbooks converting them to digital resources.
  • Managed inventory of resources necessary for service provision.

Au Pairs for Africa
Harare

Manager
01.2011 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Childcare including nannying, proxy parenting, safely driving children, organising and supervising birthday parties, special needs experience, accompanying families on overseas holidays.
  • Recruited and recommended reliable and trustworthy au pairs to clients.
  • Processed invoices with complete accuracy.
  • Led a team of au pairs efficiently juggling complicated schedules.

ZimbanjeX
Hybrid

Communications Consultant
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Website design and creation including content writing.
  • Supported advertising and marketing efforts with photography and targeted messaging.
  • Bridged initial contact with Organic Farming Academy which led to a partnership arrangement.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness.

Mukana Sustainable Development
Harare, Zimbabwe

Founder
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Conceptualised a forward thinking, innovative organisation to transform marginalised schools into educational eco hubs.
  • Developed comprehensive business plan with market analysis, financial projections and strategic goals.
  • Networked with industry leaders, cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Attracted and retained talented volunteers and professionals.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
  • Secured funding to support launch, demonstrating persuasive communication and business acumen.

Education

Murdoch University
Australia

Bachelor of Arts from English and Creative Writing
01/2004 - 01/2007

University Overview

Distinction Average

The University for Peace (est. UN General Assembly)
Costa Rica

Master of Arts from Environment, Development and Peace
08/2018 - 02/2022

University Overview

  • 92% Average
  • Focus on Sustainable Natural Resource Management
  • Climate Adaptation and Climate Justice; Circular Economy; Leading in Times of Change; The United Nations System; Water Security and Peace; Forests, Forestry and Poverty; Natural Resources Management Field Course; Research Methods; Management of Coastal Resources; Sustainable Development: Theory, Policies and Practice

Skills

  • Communication
  • Networking ability
  • Team building
  • Ethical marketing
  • Creative solutions
  • Flexibility
  • Client relationships
  • Initiative
  • Trustworthiness
  • Compassion
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Energy Seminar: Geopolitics of Energy, Energy Transitions, Costa Rica's Energy Transitions.
  • Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA).
  • Carer qualifications include: Moving and Positioning, Food Hygiene, Basic Life Support, Medication, Health and Safety, Infection Control, and Safeguarding and Protection of Adults.

Volunteer Experience

  • Planted trees with Greenpop.
  • Provided reading help to underprivileged children with The Shine Centre.
  • Worked on vineyards and smallholdings in Portugal.
  • Brand and social media lead for Ukraine Global Taskforce.

Accomplishments

    Invited speaker at Africa Science Buskers Festival 2022

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Shona
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Travel
  • Theatre

References

References available upon request.
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Timeline

Communications Consultant

ZimbanjeX
02.2023 - Current

Founder

Mukana Sustainable Development
06.2022 - Current

Social Media Manager

Dogs 4 Wildlife
05.2021 - 10.2021

Reforestation Coordinator

AstilleroVerde
01.2020 - 08.2020

Manager

The Larry Norton Gallery
10.2015 - 12.2015

Private Live In Care Provider

Consultus Care and Nursing
01.2015 - 02.2024

Private English Tutor

Self-employed
01.2011 - 12.2018

Manager

Au Pairs for Africa
01.2011 - 12.2014

Murdoch University

Bachelor of Arts from English and Creative Writing
01/2004 - 01/2007

The University for Peace (est. UN General Assembly)

Master of Arts from Environment, Development and Peace
08/2018 - 02/2022
Nikki Blythe-Wood