Blair

Blair

At a glance

Skills

  • Business development / Sales
  • Fundraising research / Bid writing
  • Governance
  • Strategic development and planning
  • General / operations management
  • Management consultancy
  • Project / programme management
  • Business advice / analysis

Where

Based in Dumfries, South West Scotland
I would prefer to volunteer mainly at home, mainly at the office, or will consider remote opportunities from across the UK.

Time

Either in or out of office hours

Causes

  • Animals / wildlife
  • Climate action
  • Environment
  • Human rights
  • International development
  • Poverty relief
  • Sports
  • Young people

Type of role

Short term project, Ongoing role, Trustee/Governor

Work history

About me

My professional background is embedded in the energy sector, working internationally to develop natural resource, renewable energy and infrastructure projects and businesses across Asia. Latterly I have been working across the public sector both internationally for the foreign office in international trade & investment, and for a regional economic and community development agency. 

Currently I am responsible for creating and awarding dedicated public funds for delivering against climate and nature targets in addition to economic prosperity. To enable this I have created the organisations first bespoke subsidy scheme for the award of grants. 

My professional experience and education have nurtured the following competencies which I hope to leverage in a voluntary capacity:

  • Business development
  • Strategy and project planning
  • Project development and delivery
  • Detailed analysis of data 
  • Government relations and diplomacy
  • International trade and investment
  • Economic development 

I additionally provide advisory services to a creative and digital marketing agency in Myanmar, Pro Bono. Supporting them to navigate complex and challenging market conditions and expand their business overseas. 

I previously founded my own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club, growing it to over 100 members in 2 years, incorporating as a limited company and operating it as a Director.

What am I looking for

Interested in roles as a Trustee, Board Member, Non Exec Director or Advisor. 

I am passionate about and have experience in:

  • Climate change 
  • Nature and the environment
  • Economic and community development
  • International trade & investment
  • International business expansion
  • Business strategy and growth
  • Improving well being 
  • Opportunities for young people
  • Charitable work for the benefit of Myanmar