Poppy Bienias
About Poppy Bienias
Poppy Bienias is a Business Development Manager at MVF, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in education and business development, with degrees from UCL and experience in various roles including teaching and research.
Work at MVF
Poppy Bienias has served as a Business Development Manager at MVF since 2016. Over her eight years at the company, she has contributed to its recognition as the 4th best company to work for according to the Sunday Times. In this role, she focuses on driving business growth and fostering client relationships, leveraging her skills in business development.
Education and Expertise
Poppy Bienias holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from the UCL Institute of Education, which she completed in 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in French Language and Literature and Italian from UCL, studying from 2010 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in language and teaching methodologies.
Background
Poppy Bienias began her career in education, working as a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages at Teach First from 2014 to 2016. She also completed a Research Internship at the Department for Education for one month in 2015. Additionally, she gained experience as a Business Development Intern at M&C Saatchi Mobile in 2014.
Leadership Development
Poppy participated in the Teach First leadership development graduate programme, which emphasizes the cultivation of leadership skills in challenging educational settings. This experience has contributed to her strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, which are essential for her role in business development.
Professional Skills
Poppy Bienias possesses strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, which have been vital in navigating high-pressure work environments. Her resilient and motivated attitude supports effective self-management and team leadership, particularly in uncertain work situations.