Mission

My Mission is to help create a better world with mind health and how we live, a world change for the better.  There is so much inequality and unnecessary suffering, the solutions are already here, not somewhere in the future, so by creating a greater consciousness of awareness I have a belief that it can change, and I am doing my part to make that happen.  Now more than ever before the sharing of knowledge through technology, our mindset, gives us an opportunity to create change for the better.

 

About Me

I am a freelance consultant for NHS, public and private sector & community engagement, empowering organisation’s with business development and individuals with personal development.  I am also a film/theatre director & producer.

 

I am married with children whom I enjoy spending time with and exploring new adventures. I like to learn new things especially those that impact our world in a positive way and look out for innovation in all areas such as clean tech.

 

I have been fortunate enough to spend time in the voluntary public and private sectors giving me an experience and diverse insight. Using my skills in media communication and production, I have created films, theatre productions and training programmes for professionals and the wider public sometimes breaking down complex or taboo subjects such as mental health, child sexual exploitation bullying and inequality. I also develop programmes that empower and build self confidence with young people and adults. I have developed engaging pathways for communities and professionals to engage and interact in meaningful ways. I am passionate about implementing change that empowers individuals and organisations concerned with addressing a social good. I enjoy managing and developing projects and programmes that impact peoples lives in a positive and meaningful way.

 

Film and comprehensive workshop (Hybrid Kindness and Cruelty).

I directed and produced Hybrid kindness and cruelty I interviewed and hired the crew and volunteers researched and interviewed stakeholders developed and wrote the script. Directed the Edit I was also responsible for day to day production creating the vision and capturing the final message. Here is one of many of my pieces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2lqITB1URY

 

National Health Service England and Race Equality Foundation

Developed training and awareness programme, for BME organisations and NHS staff members around Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, and Mental Health Awareness. Delivered sessions across different regions, trained existing members of Race Equality Foundation staff on how to deliver the sessions

 

Community Development National Health Service Delivered training to NHS staff, promoted and created dialogue of Mental Health in culturally diverse communities IAPT CBT, and influencing strategic organisational change.

 

Partnership Council Delivered training, marketing and business development strategies; advising on legal requirements, business planning and helped organisations to understanding the funding system and secure funding.

 

BME Volunteer programme Recruited and placed volunteers in public, voluntary, and private sectors and worked on individual development plans.

 

Youth Engagement Supporting Communities Worked with hard to reach BME young people; dealing with case loads and empowered them to get back into education or work.

 

Producer and Director – Mona Media Strategic planning, managing staff, contracts, finance and budgeting, developed marketing campaigns and strategies, event planning and management. Directed BME related issue based theatre, short films and Drama workshops: The subjects included; bullying, drugs, teenage sexual health awareness for Asian boys, mental health, citizenship and identity. Drug and alcohol misuse local authority, NHS, The New Arts Exchange and several voluntary organisations.

 

Nottingham Mela – Festival Developed a training project for young people on marketing and promotions for the Three Cities Connect initiative promoting the Mela by using different mediums of communication.

Drama Teacher Green Wood School. Delivered and facilitated a drama project focused on increasing participation of BME students, particularly, Asian girls:

 

Decibel Ambassador for the East Midlands Arts Council England Promoted Arts Council funding opportunities across communities: Managing events, advising individuals and companies in the application process.

 

Financial Controller Kebra Promotions Introducing international business strategies and managing the company’s finance.

 

Syed Ali – Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter @SASConsultancy1