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Help to Grow: Management at Strathclyde Business SchoolMentor
Nov. 2021 - Jun. 2022RemoteMy role was to support the Mentees’ in developing their Growth Action Plan as a focused outcome of the Help to Grow Management programme. I engaged with 12 mentees over 3 cohorts. Amazing experience.
Conscious Leaders ScotlandFounding Community Lead
Jul. 2020 - Jan. 2022Bringing together purpose-driven, stakeholder-first businesses, that believe people and prosperity should be harmonious.
Scottish EDGEPanel Judge for #EDGE16 & #EDGE19
Mar. 2020 - May. 2022Edinburgh City, Scotland, United KingdomScottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. I served on the panel for the Wild Card EDGE Final looking at the Creative Technologies sector, and as assessor for Young EDGE in 2022.
Entrepreneurial ScotlandLearning Facilitator
Mar. 2020 - Nov. 2020Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomHaving completed the Conscious Leadership Catalyst 12 month programme I was given the opportunity to present as part of their eVolve programme on Managing Innovation & High Performance Teams.
Fortro LtdFounder and Chief
Jan. 2020Edinburgh, United KingdomAileen Boyle is emerging as the go-to strategic ally for today's visionary business leaders, offering a unique blend of sales strategies and business modelling tailored to these aspirations. With a simple mission of ensuring no entrepreneur navigates the complexities of running a business alone, she has transformed the fortunes of over 300 businesses under her guidance. Clients benefit from her innovative approach, vast network, and profound insights, so they navigate the future of business with integrity and innovation. She has presented to prestigious business schools such as Strathclyde Business School and London School of Economics, international MBA students and stages and run impactful workshops. Recently Aileen co-authored 'Voices of the 21st Century', fuelling businesswomen to just "go for it!
Ahead Business ConsultingAssociate
Jan. 2020 - Oct. 2020During Covid-19 I helped entrepreneurs manage change to ensure their business had the best chance of continuing to trade and stay connected to the market. This resulted in clear, practical and effective solutions that delivered a sustainable business, with a strong focus on the customer proposition, their business strategy and resolving key challenges.
Edinburgh Chamber of CommerceCircular Economy Project Manager ( P/T Contract )
May. 2018 - Jun. 2019Edinburgh, United KingdomWorking with influential agencies, council and commercial organisations to highlight the benefits and opportunities around this alternative business model, I was tasked with finding innovative and disruptive organisations that would contribute to making Edinburgh a Circular City. Achievements:
• Devised, implemented and led a successful Stakeholder relationship programme
• Developed a credible roadmap of options to support for businesses • Instigated and managed a small pilot study using an online baseline assessment tool • Presented to University of Edinburgh students on Circular Economy in the City • Attended focus group meeting to discuss Circular Economy Scottish bil
EscrivoAssociate Director of Commercial Development
Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2018Edinburgh, United KingdomI jointly led team re-structure, performance improvement. marketing strategy, strategic partnership programme development and growth strategy as well as business development, team building, Achievements:
• Improved communication between team and management by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
• Completed Scale-up programme as part of RBS Accelerator offering at Gogarburn.
EscrivoSenior Manager of Commercial Development
Sep. 2015 - Aug. 2017Edinburgh, United KingdomDuring this time Escrivo became development partner to innovative and disruptive companies, looking to transform their industry. Achievements:
• Pinpointed opportunities and developed business cases to introduce new products and features while creating strategic partnerships turnover increased 3-fold and staff numbers doubled.
• Led the first multidisciplinary team as part of BIMA's annual Digital Day designed to inspire students, and give practical advice and insight to tackle challenges set by brand sponsors.
• Liaised with Digital Agency to develop a brand that better reflected Escrivo’s values, offering and personality. This resulted in a new logo, a streamlined service line and an updated core message.
• Spearheaded implementation of organisational transformation, focusing on 3 pillars of structure, people and processes.
• Faciliated weekly tactical meetings, attended Director Round table Events and executive level development seminars
• Successfully completed a Business Risk Assessment Document, as part of the transition from Quality Management System ISO9001:2008 to ISO9001:2015 accreditation.
EscrivoBusiness Development Executive
Sep. 2013 - Aug. 2015Edinburgh, United KingdomWith a clear remit to review value proposition and help set commercial goals & implement strategy, I focused on routes to market and identifying new opportunities to develop the brand and begin a growth plan to expand operations and ultimately increase the top line. As a direct result staff numbers increase by a third, our messaging became clearer and turnover increased by 62.5% in Year 1. Achievements:
• Contributed to the recruitment process for 2 members of staff, allowing us to extend our offering and expand our service line
• Evaluated internal business processes to streamline overall offering to clients. As a result we were able to ring-fence our services and communicate more effectively with specific audiences
• Co-project managed our office move providing us with dedicated meeting space for clients, prospects and small scale events.
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