Background

Hi, I'm Ramone – a community builder, event leader, and former athlete with a passion for creating spaces where people connect, grow, and feel empowered. From running youth programmes and curating cultural events to managing volunteers at the Commonwealth Games, I bring people together through purpose and energy. My leadership journey started on the basketball court—winning multiple titles as a player, captain, and coach—which taught me how to inspire teams, stay resilient, and lead from the front. Now, I apply those same values in building inclusive communities and driving real impact.

Job experience

• July 2021 - present
  YOUTH SELF-DISCOVERY COACH AND MENTOR | EVENT LEADER
  Blesst CIC
  

  Birmingham, UK

  Designed and delivered impactful programmes and workshops for
  diverse youth audiences, with a focus on self-awareness,
  leadership, and emotional intelligence.
  Built partnerships with schools, universities, and guest speakers
  to co-deliver events that inspire and inform.
  Played a key role in community engagement through in-person
  and digital forums.

• December 2020 - present
  SALES LEAD & CUSTOMER LIAISON
  Adzenture UK
  

  West Midlands, UK

  Led B2C and B2B sales outreach for wellness products and
  events.
  Trained and supported interns—including three international
  students—while collecting feedback on community experience.
  Organised wellness sessions and helped build brand alignment
  through outreach and content creation.

• May 2022 - August 2022
  VENUE MANAGER & COORDINATOR
  Commonwealth Games
  

  Birmingham, UK

  Managed volunteer teams and community-facing operations at a
  large-scale international event.
  Handled real-time engagement and experience delivery to
  thousands of attendees.
  Built key relationships with city partners, logistics teams, and local
  business stakeholders.

• June 2018 - December 2019
  CUSTOMER RELATIONS ADVISOR & EVENTS LEAD
  The Joint UK
  

  Birmingham, UK

  Provided front-line customer service and supported both
  individual and business clients in a multicultural retail setting.
  Built rapport with local customers and stakeholders to support
  business visibility and growth.
  Organised and promoted in-store events designed to showcase
  global products and drive customer engagement.
  Collaborated with local suppliers and cultural representatives to
  curate themed tasting experiences and brand activations.
  Coordinated event logistics, including set-up, stock
  management, and customer feedback collection to improve
  future initiatives. with local customers and stakeholders to
  support business visibility and growth

• September 2013 - July 2019
  FOUNDER & COMMUNITY EVENTS LEAD
  Clique Events - University of Worcester
  

  West Midlands, UK

  Created and led a cross-campus event platform to connect
  students from underrepresented backgrounds.
  Worked directly with university teams, student unions, and local
  venues to build inclusive nightlife and wellbeing spaces.
  Built strong audience loyalty through consistent community
  engagement, brand collaborations, and social media presence.

Education

• University of Wolverhampton
  BA (HONS) SPORTS STUDIES WITH DEVELOPMENT | 2:1
  

  2018 - 2020

  The business of sports
  Planning and running local sport events to bring awareness
  Major Global Events
  Politics in Sport
  The impact of media on athletes and sport