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Work History
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Volunteering
Publications
Languages
Certification
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Rupa datta

Rupa datta

North West London

Summary

Facilitates engaging workshops and webinars that enhance understanding of career transitions and networking strategies. Effectively communicates with diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and engagement. Cultivates strong relationships with stakeholders to promote collaboration and mutual growth.

Overview

1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Facilitator

The Inspirational Learning Group
06.2025 - Current

Delivered sessions in full hall-type settings and classrooms, engaging diverse groups of students effectively.

Co-facilitated Careers Challenges for students in Years 7 to 10, enhancing their understanding of career options.

Observed students in classroom setting to determine additional needs and struggling areas, providing extra attention and care.

Founder

Portfolio People
01.2014 - Current
  • Consultative career transitioning – championing portfolio careers.
  • Managing agent services for start-ups, small business owners, and assisting with phased/outsourced growth.
  • Networking buddy and development services – helping people understand and leverage their networks.
  • Kept an active presence within industries through regular networking, marketing, and promotional activities.
  • Delivering webinars and workshops on building portfolio careers, asking the right questions and networking

Project Coordinator (Contract)

Sonic Healthcare UK
09.2024 - 02.2026
  • Facilitating weekly project status meetings to deliver updates to stakeholders.
  • Proactively leading client engagement, and fostering strong relationships.
  • Managed comprehensive project timelines and milestones using project management software to track progress.

Consultant/Competition Lead

The English-Speaking Union
11.2023 - 09.2025
  • Commissioned to design and develop a Public Speaking course and workshop for adults.
  • Led all three competitions, delivering both online and in-person from 2023 to 2025.
  • Served as one of six oracy coaches during International Public Speaking Competition week in 2024 and 2025.
  • Judged the Grand Final of the Performing Shakespeare Competition in 2024

Key Account Manager

simPRO software
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Trailblazer for the global customer engagement team which rolled out globally as part of a major investment in 2019
  • Managed key account matters including solving issues, updating on project milestones, attending meetings and managing other communications.
  • Responsible for the retention, growth and success of the UK top tier accounts - ARR value £600K +
  • Mentored and coached the rest of the UK Account Team

Business Development Manager

simPRO software
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Territory owner for the West of England (fluid)
  • Attended conferences and trade association meetings to represent company, build industry networks and promote new product lines.
  • Championed the importance of business development through networking across the UK
  • Field/remote based delivering consultative solution sales to prospective customers
  • Demonstrating how trades business owners/leaders can achieve freedom, growth and wealth through systemizing their businesses

Principal Consultant/Director

Karma Contact Partners
05.2012 - 12.2018
  • Independent consulting helping organizations achieve their goals specialising in business development, customer experience and project management

Assignments included:

  • Worked with internal and external stakeholders to identify and secure potential clients.
  • Solutions Manager - Engaging multiple senior stakeholders within the NHS regarding managed service workforce solutions. Researched and delivered a report on macroeconomic factors influencing a 5-year sales strategy
  • Project/Account Manager – SaaS asset management solution. Oversaw the implementation and change management at a major film studio
  • Business Analyst/Product Services Manager – Feasibility and market scoping for the development of SaaS applications in a variety of industries

Branch Manager

BS Social Care
02.2005 - 11.2011
  • Management of a business unit - £1 million turnover
  • Account Management of top tier accounts for the region - eg a Housing Association engaging 25+ stakeholder in a multi-site operation - account value £1.5 million
  • Wrote feasibility and presented a business plan to the board which led to the creation of a new Division

Education

MBA -

Henley Business school
2015

BA (Hons) - European Studies with German

University of Durham
2002

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Business development
  • Educational Program Design
  • Negotiation
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Learning Assessment
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Public Speaking
  • Network engagement

Volunteering

Toastmasters International

A global not-for-profit supporting that empowers individuals to become better communicators and leaders. 

I have held a number of leadership roles over the last 7 years, serving as District Director for UK South (4000 members) leading the strategic direction post-pandemic. I am currently serving as the District Parliamentarian

Henley Business School

London Alumni Committee Member - 2015-2017

Unseen Tours

Critical Friend - Strategic Partnerships and Educational Liaison 2013-2018

Whizz-Kidz

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser and Volunteer Recruitment 2012-2013

Publications

  • The Exceptional Sales Career (2021) Contributor
  • The Bounce Back Journey of Careers (2021) Contributing Author
  • Glass Of Bubbly – The Home of Champagne & Sparkling Wine - various pairing articles

Languages

Spanish
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Elementary
A2
German
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • Chartered Institute of Housing Level 2 - 2009
  • Toastmasters International - Distinguished Toastmaster - 2025
  • Glass of Bubbly Level 1 - 2026

Additional Information

I hold a full clean UK driving licence

Timeline

Learning Facilitator

The Inspirational Learning Group
06.2025 - Current

Project Coordinator (Contract)

Sonic Healthcare UK
09.2024 - 02.2026

Consultant/Competition Lead

The English-Speaking Union
11.2023 - 09.2025

Key Account Manager

simPRO software
05.2019 - 04.2020

Business Development Manager

simPRO software
09.2017 - 04.2019

Founder

Portfolio People
01.2014 - Current

Principal Consultant/Director

Karma Contact Partners
05.2012 - 12.2018

Branch Manager

BS Social Care
02.2005 - 11.2011

BA (Hons) - European Studies with German

University of Durham

MBA -

Henley Business school
Rupa datta