A dynamic, values-led operations and client success professional with nearly 10 years' experience delivering operations, partnerships, client delivery, community engagement and cross-functional projects in fast-paced startups. I’m skilled at building processes, managing stakeholders, leading partnerships, delivering high-impact events and supporting product development. A strategic generalist with strong soft skills, creativity, empathy and initiative, equally comfortable leading independent work or collaborating with teams. I'm passionate about creating systems that enable teams to work efficiently, deliver value to clients, and build strong communities around products and services. I aim to bring a collaborative, people-first approach to every project I work on, and I thrive in fast-moving environments where experimentation and learning are valued.

Dami Fajobi

A dynamic, values-led operations and client success professional with nearly 10 years' experience delivering operations, partnerships, client delivery, community engagement and cross-functional projects in fast-paced startups. I’m skilled at building processes, managing stakeholders, leading partnerships, delivering high-impact events and supporting product development. A strategic generalist with strong soft skills, creativity, empathy and initiative, equally comfortable leading independent work or collaborating with teams. I'm passionate about creating systems that enable teams to work efficiently, deliver value to clients, and build strong communities around products and services. I aim to bring a collaborative, people-first approach to every project I work on, and I thrive in fast-moving environments where experimentation and learning are valued.

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A dynamic, values-led operations and client success professional with nearly 10 years’ experience delivering operations, partnerships, client delivery, community engagement and cross-functional projects in fast-paced startups. I’m skilled at building processes, managing stakeholders, leading partnerships, delivering high-impact events and supporting product development.

A strategic generalist with strong soft skills, creativity, empathy and initiative, equally comfortable leading independent work or collaborating with teams.

I’m passionate about creating systems that enable teams to work efficiently, deliver value to clients, and build strong communities around products and services. I aim to bring a collaborative, people-first approach to every project I work on, and I thrive in fast-moving environments where experimentation and learning are valued.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

COO - Head of Operations & Client Services at Slenky (Startup)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Joined as an intern, promoted twice to operational lead; managed all operations, client delivery and internal systems; led multi-year partnerships with councils, universities, charities and private sector organisations; co-secured funding for major community workspace projects; delivered high-profile events including Take Your Shot Zone at Wembley and Late Lunch #1 (CBS Arena); led UX/UI for platform rebuilds and the Slenky mobile app; recruited 25+ new team members and managed teams of 3+ junior staff.
COO - Head of Operations & Client Services at Slenky (Start-up)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Joined as an intern and promoted twice to operational lead. Ran all operations, client delivery and internal systems for nearly 10 years, establishing scalable processes to support rapid growth. Led multi-year partnerships with councils, universities, charities and private sector organisations. Co-secured £250,000 in funding for a major community workspace project. Delivered high-profile events (e.g., Take Your Shot Zone at Wembley and Late Lunch #1 at CBS Arena). Led UX/UI for platform rebuilds and the Slenky mobile app. Recruited and mentored 25+ new team members, with line management of 3+ junior staff and apprentices. Implemented and managed tools (HubSpot, Calendly, Notion, Canva) and owned overall operational workflows.

Education

BA (Hons) Spanish & Japanese at University of Manchester
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
BA (Hons) Spanish & Japanese at University of Manchester
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Year Here Fellowship (Postgraduate Social Innovation Programme)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Year Here Fellowship
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet