I am a funding and fundraising professional with a strong track record across arts, education, and nonprofit sectors in Europe. I manage end-to-end funding processes, from research to reporting, and build durable relationships with funders while delivering high-quality donor care. I also design and administer digital campaigns, maintain GDPR-aligned CRM data, and support HR, safeguarding, and policy work to sustain organisational impact. My work spans international education, arts programming, and festival production, where I collaborate with diverse stakeholders to turn complex requirements into reliable systems and meaningful learning experiences. I thrive in cross-cultural teams and international environments, combining educational leadership with operational excellence. I enjoy turning strategy into actionable programs, leading recruitment and professional development, and creating engaging content and learning materials for learners and educators alike.

Jahmai Lamont Inniss

I am a funding and fundraising professional with a strong track record across arts, education, and nonprofit sectors in Europe. I manage end-to-end funding processes, from research to reporting, and build durable relationships with funders while delivering high-quality donor care. I also design and administer digital campaigns, maintain GDPR-aligned CRM data, and support HR, safeguarding, and policy work to sustain organisational impact. My work spans international education, arts programming, and festival production, where I collaborate with diverse stakeholders to turn complex requirements into reliable systems and meaningful learning experiences. I thrive in cross-cultural teams and international environments, combining educational leadership with operational excellence. I enjoy turning strategy into actionable programs, leading recruitment and professional development, and creating engaging content and learning materials for learners and educators alike.

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I am a funding and fundraising professional with a strong track record across arts, education, and nonprofit sectors in Europe. I manage end-to-end funding processes, from research to reporting, and build durable relationships with funders while delivering high-quality donor care. I also design and administer digital campaigns, maintain GDPR-aligned CRM data, and support HR, safeguarding, and policy work to sustain organisational impact. My work spans international education, arts programming, and festival production, where I collaborate with diverse stakeholders to turn complex requirements into reliable systems and meaningful learning experiences.

I thrive in cross-cultural teams and international environments, combining educational leadership with operational excellence. I enjoy turning strategy into actionable programs, leading recruitment and professional development, and creating engaging content and learning materials for learners and educators alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Director & Learning Specialist at IloveDeutsch (Online)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Set strategic educational direction and pedagogical standards; designed curricula for individual and group instruction; developed e-learning modules and exam prep materials; recruited and trained instructors; led internal teacher training and quality assurance.
Grant Officer & Producer at Lanzarote Opera Festival & Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Authored grant applications and funding proposals; managed funder relationships across the full grant lifecycle; produced and delivered a festival end-to-end; managed supplier relationships, venues and production teams; secured private sponsorships and scholarships.
Grant Researcher & Writer at Opera Programs
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Researched EU-wide public and private funding opportunities in the arts for digital formats; authored grant applications and funding proposals; managed end-to-end funding processes and funder relations.
Funding Officer at Dramatic Voices Program
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Researched EU-wide funding opportunities in arts and humanities; authored grant applications and interim/final funding reports; established long-lasting relationships with funding bodies; managed end-to-end funding, administration and communications; advised on HR, safeguarding, and policy documentation; secured sponsorship partnerships.
Educator & Curriculum Writer at Wirtschaftsakademie, Kiel, Germany
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Delivered German language instruction for refugee integration; designed curricula later adopted organisation-wide; supported learner progression with culturally responsive methodologies.
Narration & Voiceover Artist at Hamburger mit Herz e.V.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Narrated official charity videos for international fundraising campaigns; adapted vocal style to different audiences; ensured clear diction and consistent audio quality; collaborated with producers and editors.
Speech Optimisation Specialist & Curriculum Writer at Hamburg Airport / Blohm & Voss, Germany
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Delivered aviation and naval English training; designed aviation-specific English curricula adopted across tutoring teams; specialised in technical clarity and pronunciation optimization; focused on safety-critical communication.
Educator & Curriculum Writer at Tricat 3D Learning Space / WBS Training AG
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2025
Delivered German as a second language to international adult learners; taught Business German and professional communication; delivered English to German native speakers; taught within immersive 3D virtual learning environments; designed curricula adopted company-wide.
Educator & Curriculum Writer at University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (Radiology), Kiel, Germany
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Delivered medical English instruction (A1–C2) to healthcare professionals; supported precision communication in high-stakes clinical environments; designed medical-english curricula.
Human Resources Development - Internship Program (representing Ireland) at United Nations, New York
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Supported intern recruitment and onboarding; maintained HR databases; managed internal correspondence; updated internship programme website and external communications; led training sessions for new interns.
Event & Festival Manager at Uwe Bergmann Agentur GmbH
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2012
Managed artist hosting and all related artist logistics; led venue scouting and coordination with venues and technical teams; oversaw end-to-end administration and festival production; allocated revenue to UNICEF.

Education

BA in Linguistics & Psychology at Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel, Germany
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2013
Train-the-Trainer Certificate at Oxford Aviation Academy, United Kingdom
January 1, 2009 - January 19, 2026

Qualifications

Train-the-Trainer Certificate
January 1, 2009 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment