Alexandra Austen Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Sidcup, Greater London, United Kingdom

Training Advisor As a Training Advisor, I support and mentor a caseload of learners assessing their competence and raising their skills levels in the workplace to help them achieve their apprenticeship qualification. My main responsibilities include:• Confirming learner’s current levels of competency and assisting in the learner’s acquisition of new knowledge and skills. This includes: developing knowledge of Employment Rights and Responsibilities and relevant Technical… Show more Training Advisor As a Training Advisor, I support and mentor a caseload of learners assessing their competence and raising their skills levels in the workplace to help them achieve their apprenticeship qualification. My main responsibilities include:• Confirming learner’s current levels of competency and assisting in the learner’s acquisition of new knowledge and skills. This includes: developing knowledge of Employment Rights and Responsibilities and relevant Technical Certificate topics.• Assessing a caseload of learners using a variety of assessment methods best suited to individual learners and developing portfolios to meet awarding body standards.• Raising awareness of Equality of Opportunity and Health and Safety issues with learners and their employers, actively seeking employer involvement.• Completing relevant documentation, forms and other administrative tasks relevant to the role and liaising with other support services to ensure compliance with key stakeholders regulations and any changes to paperwork.• Working with team members to provide support and share best practice in all areas of provision of delivery.• Ensuring compliance with all SFA and Ofsted requirements• Providing accurate weekly forecasting of monthly and upcoming learner achievements.• Ensure personal knowledge and development of sector is up to date at all times Show less

Cranbrook

Due to my excellent reputation, experience, proven track record, marketing skills and local knowledge I was head hunted by the Directors of WarnerGray to head a new branch they were opening in Cranbrook.

Tenterden

Largest single branded Estate Agency in the UK, with 300 Branches and 2500 employeesI joined Your Move as a Part Time Sales Consultant. Within 6 months, I generated new business and successfully agreed and progressed a number of sales, generating the single highest commission earned by the branch to date (£22,500). I was awarded Salesman of the Month for South East and promoted to a full time position. I continued to build on my success and was promoted to a Senior Sales Consultant within… Show more Largest single branded Estate Agency in the UK, with 300 Branches and 2500 employeesI joined Your Move as a Part Time Sales Consultant. Within 6 months, I generated new business and successfully agreed and progressed a number of sales, generating the single highest commission earned by the branch to date (£22,500). I was awarded Salesman of the Month for South East and promoted to a full time position. I continued to build on my success and was promoted to a Senior Sales Consultant within a year. During my second year with Your Move I was in the top 30 Senior Sales Consultants for Your Move Nationwide and, as such, I was awarded a trip to Paris. I continued as one of the top performing Senior Sales Consultants often converting in excess of 100% of my quarterly pipeline. I was promoted to an Assistant Branch Manager in September 2013. Show less

Cranbrook

Marketing Consultancy specializing in Graphic Design & Web DesignMy Company specialized in helping small companies market themselves in a professional and an impactful way§ Creating a brand name§ Designing press advertisements, signs and other promotional material§ Web Site development

Hawkhurst

Firms specializing in the import, supply and installation of solid andengineered hardwood floorsI was responsible for day to day dealing with clients and suppliers.§ Creating a brand names and identity for both firms§ Developing a comprehensive web site§ Managing all aspects of the client experience from initial enquiry to post installation follow up

Tenterden, Cranbrook, Woodchurch, Goudhurst

I purchased a third share in Pearce Walker Estate Agents§ I fully rebranded the firm and successfully marketed the new brand through local advertising§ I increased number of direct instructions from 13 at the beginning to in excess of 60 within a year§ I build the company to 4 offices in Goudhurst, Woodchurch, as well as, Tenterden and Cranbrook§ After 1 year I became the sole owner of the business. § I sold the business in 2000

Hamburg

I was responsible for placing client orders with London Brokers ensuring that the commodities were sold and purchased at the correct level.I learnt how to work accurately under pressure for extended periods of time, processing on average 1200 round turns per dayI learned German to a level which allowed me to process orders from my German colleagues in their native tongue