David Goulden

P R O F E S S I O N A L  E X P E R I E N C E   TRUST FUNDRAISER | AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM| LONDON | MAY 2024 – SEPT 2024 Core Responsibilities

• Creating well-crafted grant applications to relevant trusts through the charity’s existing
• Stewardship of trusts through project updates and invitations to visit various Ambitious about Autism
• Prospecting and qualifying potential new
• Obtaining budgetary information and project plans from various stakeholders across the

Key achievements

• Project managed for two of the charities main autistic schools (Treehouse and The Rise).
• Brought in significant funds from different
• Facilitated connection for a potential partnership with The Hounslow Educational
• Championed various autistic participation programs through a large-scale trust

COPYWRITER | ADZY/SEVENBRANDS (MARKETING AGENCY) | LONDON | JAN 2024 – ongoing Core Responsibilities

• Creating tailored blog content for ADZY and Seven Brands’
• Targeted industry research to understand ADZY’s different audiences of small business
• Utilizing Chat GPT to create compelling headlines for the ADZY platform

Key achievements

• Helped develop user-guides for the small business platform.

PROJECT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT | NEC HEALTH | LONDON | MAY 2021 – NOV 2023 Core Responsibilities:

• Partnered with implementation leads and Project Manager for the smooth execution of multiple projects
• Took detailed meeting notes and shared them promptly for clear communication and faster decision-
• Built strong relationships with National Health Service stakeholders, improving collaboration and meeting
• Collaborated with the Operations Manager by providing weekly reports to identify and resolve potential
• Liaised with NEC officers nationwide, driving efforts to increase NHS Diabetic eye screening participation that achieved substantial uptake improvement.
• Analysed the state of the NHS commissioning structure through auditing relevant organisations and groups throughout the
• Evaluating potential sales opportunities from my findings and ensuring they were highlighted and followed

Key Achievements:

• Created a detailed glossary to explain complex terms in the Rego product and its role in the REGO and NHS ecosystems, promoting team and stakeholder understanding.
• Developed weekly reports for the Operations Manager, providing project insights, challenges, and solutions, leading to better decisions and issue-solving.
• Managed social media accounts for the programs, using innovative strategies to enhance
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating spreadsheets, compiling comprehensive monthly and quarterly
• Brought in a number of significant leads from National Health Service organisations – one of whom has become a key client for the
• Presented my findings to senior management within NEC to inform them of potential opportunities within the new commissioning

COPYWRITER | TAKEPAYMENTS | LONDON | SEPT 2017 – APRIL 2021 Core Responsibilities:

• Created engaging weekly content for the Takepayments website, including blogs, guides, and thought leadership, boosting user engagement.
• Used Buzzsumo and Hootsuite for targeted influencer outreach, strengthening online authority through interactions with key bloggers and business figures.
• Collaborated with diverse businesses like accountancy firms, legal entities, AI companies, and educational technology enterprises on ad hoc projects.
• Delivered customized B2B content, surpassing client expectations, enhancing industry engagement and brand

Key Achievements:

• Doubled blog traffic with high-quality content, significantly improving Takepayments website impact and user

MARKET RESEARCHER | VANTAGE HEALTH | LONDON | DEC 2016 – JUL 2017 Core Responsibilities:

• Led the effort to find and connect with new customers through research, analysis, and
• Transformed Vantage’s communication with a clear Tone of Voice
• Segmented Clinical Commissioning Groups, evaluating their product

Key Achievements:

• Identified a multi-million pound National Health Service contract for the

MARKETING EXECUTIVE | THE MADE SIMPLE GROUP | LONDON | OCT. 2012 – DEC. 2016 Core Responsibilities:

• Found new customers through research and
• Boosted Made Simple’s proposition via competitor analysis, improving website traffic and search
• Created engaging blog posts highlighting product

Key Achievements:

• Authored and Published 3 E-books on funding opportunities, start-up guidance in the UK, and the responsibilities of company directors.
• Created compelling email copy and marketing materials, boosting click-through and conversion rates.

E D U C A T I O N Bachelor of Science in International Politics – 2 : 1 City University, London / 2010 P R O F E S S I O N A L  D E V E L O P M E N T   Chartered Institute of Fundraising course – Trusts Fundraising course – Getting started August 2023 Guardian Copywriting Master Class April 2015 Marketing Theory Course –  City University, London / April – July 2013