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Saidah Iman Ng'ang'a

Brighton and Hove

Summary

Impact-driven professional with expertise in ethical sourcing and sustainability strategy. Proven success in cross-functional collaboration within corporate social responsibility and supply chain teams. Recognized for leading globally impactful training programs and contributing to global policy reviews, including Lush's Non-Animal Testing review. Committed to advancing environmental justice and ethical innovation through research and project coordination.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lush Spring Prize Team

Lush Cosmetics
09.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed over 1,000 applications from organisations focusing on social, environmental, and economic regeneration.
  • Evaluated alignment of applications with funding criteria through meticulous analysis.
  • Analysed extensive documentation to ensure compliance with requirements.

Global Product and Service trainer, Hair Expert

Lush Cosmetics
Brighton, United Kingdom
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Spearheaded comprehensive UK and Europe Hair Tour, achieving a 35% increase in hair product sales within one month.
  • Designed and implemented inclusive training programmes for diverse hair textures, enhancing service accessibility and staff confidence.
  • Produced training videos, audio guides, and live broadcasts for global staff across Australia and North America.
  • Supported launch of world’s first Lush HairLab in Brighton, reinforcing commitment to innovation and ethical beauty.
  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when conveying complex concepts in simple terms.
  • Collaborated with Lush Buying Team on Non-Animal Testing yearly review, ensuring ethical compliance through supplier declaration assessments.
  • Assisted with internal documentation and supplier engagement to support ethical compliance processes.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally on projects, resulting in successful delivery.

Graduation Events Coordinator

Sussex University
01.2023 - 12.2023

Marketing Assistant

Palbina Travel
01.2022 - 12.2022

Education

BA - International Development and Geography

University of Sussex
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
/2019 - /2023

Skills

  • Sustainability advocacy
  • Research and policy analysis
  • Data-driven planning
  • Process improvement
  • Report writing and presentation
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Self-motivation
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Public speaking
  • Team building

Community Work

  • Assistant English Teacher, Refugee Support
  • Assisted at a local bookstore that only sold authors from marginalised communities.
  • Fundraised and supported workshop sessions at Divinity Rescue Foundation (FGM Rescue Centre)
  • Fundraising for a library building at Huduma Primary.

Languages

Swahili
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Timeline

Lush Spring Prize Team

Lush Cosmetics
09.2024 - Current

Global Product and Service trainer, Hair Expert

Lush Cosmetics
01.2023 - 05.2025

Graduation Events Coordinator

Sussex University
01.2023 - 12.2023

Marketing Assistant

Palbina Travel
01.2022 - 12.2022

BA - International Development and Geography

University of Sussex
/2019 - /2023

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