Cherri Blissett
Senior Consultant
Tel: 0191 230 8078
Fax: 0191 261 0200
E-mail: Cherri Blissett Qualifications: MSc in Countryside Management (Newcastle), BSc Hons in Environmental Management (Northumbria)
Specialisms
Research, policy and practice in economic development and regeneration. Working with partnerships to develop strategies in economic development, entrepreneurship, youth and women’s enterprise, business start up and support, and incubation.
Past life
10 years experience in economic development and regeneration in the North East. Most recently, head of the fundraising team at The Alnwick Garden Trust. Previously working on the Strategy Team of Northumberland Strategic Partnership, leading on the development of enterprise, business support services, social enterprise, business start up and incubation. Significant experience in programme and project management for Gateshead Council and Derwentide Council.
Towering strengths
Highly motivated, economic development practitioner. Excellent strategic project management and partnership development skills. Experienced fundraiser.
Little weaknesses
My allotment. It’s great fun, and good for the carbon footprint. (Did you know that a marrow is an overgrown courgette?)