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I'm a professional singer/performer and keynote speaker, currently studying at the London Contemporary College of Music BA (Hons) Commercial Music. I regularly perform and host events weekly. I have a background in partnership fundraising and recruitment, and my strengths include communication, time management, public speaking, presenting and hosting.…

Kim Izzard

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I'm a professional singer/performer and keynote speaker, currently studying at the London Contemporary College of Music BA (Hons) Commercial Music. I regularly perform and host events weekly. I have a background in partnership fundraising and recruitment, and my strengths include communication, time management, public speaking, presenting and hosting.…

Available to hire

I’m a professional singer/performer and keynote speaker, currently studying at the London Contemporary College of Music BA (Hons) Commercial Music. I regularly perform and host events weekly.

I have a background in partnership fundraising and recruitment, and my strengths include communication, time management, public speaking, presenting and hosting.

Skills

Copywriting

Branding

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Presentation Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Fundraiser at Macmillan Cancer Support

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Direct Sales role engaging with the public to raise awareness and recruit supporters; managed events on-site at venues including the National Exhibition Centre and large-scale music festivals; consistently exceeded targets.

Testing Coordinator for a Financial Transformation Project at Pilgrim’s Pride

March 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Led, coordinated and delivered a SAP-based transformation project; built a testing environment on SharePoint; liaised with stakeholders; delivered weekly reports; supported Accounts Payable processes using VIM and coordinated learning initiatives with the project team.

Permanent Recruitment Consultant at Nicholas Associates

January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Specialised in Housing; built new relationships and clients; achieved preferred supplier status for Countryside Housing (£30K). Expanded client base to Accord Housing and Taylor Wimpey; CPD recognized for Women in Construction ambassador for the London Build event.

Permanent Recruitment Consultant at Brookstreet

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Recruitment consultant across multiple sectors; recruited Corporate Partnership Fundraisers for Charities, Independent Giving Managers and Volunteer Managers; billed £100K in fees in year one and continued billing into 2019.

Community Partnership Fundraiser / Digital Fundraising / Product Development / Raiser's Edge Trainer / Volunteer Manager at Action for Children

May 1, 2010 - November 1, 2017

Supported UK fundraising; managed income streams; recruited and managed volunteers; led fundraising initiatives and events; contributed to digital development including the My Action for Children website; copywriting and press materials; trained staff on Raiser's Edge CRM; chaired cross-team meetings to develop fundraising products.

Business Travel Advisor, Sales Executive at BS Executive Travel

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Processed travel vouchers, handled enquiries, and supported corporate accounts; led a sales campaign involving cold calling, mailouts, appointments, quotations and travel contracts.

Sales Planner / Demonstration Controller at Barloworld Handling

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Planned and coordinated product demonstrations; sourced vehicles; liaised with engineers and Sales Managers; prepared quotations; managed maintenance scheduling and database updates; ensured timely delivery of services.

Licensing Case Officer at VOSA, West Midland Traffic Area

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Processed Goods Vehicle Licensing applications; liaised with the public, Councils and HGV Operators; prepared reports for the Traffic Commissioner; administrative duties including financial spreadsheets.