User:Richard Symonds (WMUK)

Richard Symonds Office and Development Manager, Wikimedia UK

Biography I grew up just outside Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. I've been a Wikipedia volunteer since 2004, when I lived in Wales, and became a Wikipedia administrator in 2007, when I lived in the West Midlands. I'm a regular sight at London Wikimeets, and I was elected to the English Wikipedia 'Arbitration Committee' in 2011, before standing down after one year to take up a paid job at Wikimedia UK in January 2012. I'm married to another Wikipedian, Panyd. I've worked for several public sector organisations in a variety of administrative and regulatory roles, and served in the Royal Naval Reserve for several years.

My work Supporting the CEO in professionalising the organisation Managing the office space and facilities, financial systems and budget control Assisting with HR administration and recruitment Handling documentation for donations Managing payroll Advising on community issues Answering correspondence for the Chapter

Contact me On the English Wikipedia as Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry as a volunteer. Email: richard.symondswikimedia.org.uk Twitter: @ImTheCavalry Telephone: +44 (0)207 065 0992