Tim Bishop

Writing & Editorial Experience
SaigonSays (www.saigonsays.com) | 2011 – Present

Founder, Writer, Storyteller

·       Created and manage a blog focusing on travel, culture, and socio-political reflections from Vietnam and beyond.

·       Developed a dedicated readership by blending personal narratives with analytical insights on regional trends.

·       Covered topics such as urban transformation, cultural shifts, and running as a metaphor for resilience.

DefinitelyMaybe (www.definitelymaybe.me) | 2013 – Present

Founder, Writer

·       Launched a digital storytelling platform to explore personal musings on literature, music, and philosophy.

·       Featured articles on nostalgia, technology’s impact on creativity, and reflections on past and future innovations.

·       Established a strong online presence through thought-provoking essays and multimedia content.

Substack (www.substack.saigonsays.com) | 2024 – Present

Newsletter Writer

·       Developed a growing newsletter audience by sharing original essays on travel, lifestyle, and writing as a craft.

·       Provided a mix of personal storytelling, practical travel insights, and reflections on global change.

·       Engaged with readers through interactive content and community-driven discussions.

UNICEF | 2021 – 2023

Writer & Podcaster

·       Authored 24 blogs and produced podcasts for UNICEF’s global private sector engagement strategy.

·       Crafted narratives that highlighted key partnerships, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and impact stories.

CARE International | 2006 – 2019

Senior Communications & Development Specialist

·       Spearheaded storytelling efforts for CARE’s global economic justice and private sector engagement strategies.

·       Led the development of CARE’s Women’s Economic Justice Strategy and wrote donor reports, case studies & strategy docs.

·       Developed communication campaigns that amplified corporate partnerships and engaged new donors.

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Consulting Experience

Coracle Consulting, Ho Chi Minh City | Oct 2019 – Present

Founder and Lead Consultant

•         Over the past 5+ years I’ve successfully completed consulting assignments for a range of organisations. This work has predominantly focused on programme design, team capacity building, and workshop facilitation, but also specialized in proposal writing, strategic storytelling, and donor communications.

•         Designed and facilitated workshops to enhance organizational storytelling, learning and programme design capabilities.

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Full-time Employment Experience

CARE International, Ho Chi Minh City | 2017 – 2019

Senior Director, Innovation Services

•         Established and led a team focused on integrating design thinking into global communication strategies, enhancing CARE’s ability to tell impactful stories and engage with diverse audiences.

CARE International UK, Ho Chi Minh City | 2011 – 2017

Regional Private Sector & Women’s Economic Development Specialist

•         Developed and executed regional communication and economic development strategies that amplified CARE’s Private Sector Engagement and market systems development efforts, leading to successful partnerships in 12 countries across Asia-Pacific.

CARE International UK, London | 2006 – 2011

Head of Private Sector Engagement

•         Pioneered CARE UK’s private sector engagement communications, resulting in a ten-fold increase in revenue through strategic storytelling and partnership building.

•         Managed cross-departmental teams to develop integrated communication campaigns that highlighted the impact of corporate partnerships on global development initiatives.

Earlier Career (1997 – 2006)

Business in the Community (Partnerships Manager) | Macmillan Cancer Support (UK Fundraising Manager) | The Disabled Living Foundation (Business Development and Events Manager) | UK Government (Private Secretary) | World Challenge Expeditions (Expedition Manager).

Education & Training

BA (Hons) English Literature, Durham University (2:1)

Hostile Environment Awareness Training (2018)

Media Training (2010)

CSR Training, Ashridge Business School (2008)

Institute of Fundraising Module 1 (2004)