Tom Barker
About Tom Barker
Tom Barker serves as the Corporate Partnerships Officer at Mind, where he coordinates pro-bono and volunteering opportunities with corporate supporters. He has a background in business development, having held various roles at Bureau van Dijk and Uber, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography with Business from the University of Nottingham.
Current Role at Mind
Tom Barker serves as the Corporate Partnerships Officer at Mind, a mental health charity, since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating pro-bono, volunteering, and gift-in-kind opportunities with corporate supporters. He also provides support to the local Mind network on corporate fundraising initiatives. Additionally, he collaborates with teams across the Mind federation to identify projects that could benefit from corporate support.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Tom Barker held several roles in business development. He worked at Bureau van Dijk as a Senior Business Development Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as a Business Development Executive from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Business Development Manager at Bureau van Dijk for one year from 2015 to 2016. His experience includes developing strategies to enhance corporate partnerships and drive business growth.
Experience at Uber
In 2018, Tom Barker worked at Uber as an Account Associate for six months in Melbourne, Australia. His role involved managing client accounts and supporting business operations. This experience contributed to his skills in client relationship management and operational efficiency.
Sales Experience at AngloINFO
Tom Barker began his career in sales at AngloINFO, where he worked as a Sales Executive from 2012 to 2014 and later as a Senior Sales Executive for one month in 2014. His responsibilities included driving sales initiatives and building client relationships in the Oxfordshire area.
Education and Academic Background
Tom Barker studied at the University of Nottingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography with Business from 2009 to 2012. This academic background provided him with a foundation in both geographical concepts and business practices, which he has applied throughout his career.