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Bristol, Gb

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Aid Young Bristol in delivering and expanding its strategic development plan. Support the charity to develop itself into a leading organisation with the Bristol Voluntary Sector. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Fundraising & Development and Head of Commercial Activities, to ensure Young Bristol delivers on its vision and strategic priorities. Overall responsibility for the successful execution of the charity's 2022-25 Strategic Operations, Business Plan, Annual Operational plan and delegated budgets. Overseeing the personal and professional development of YB staff and the strategic development of Young Bristol's existing and expanding Community Youth offer.

Yate

Bristol, United Kingdom

Responsible for leading and developing the Young Bristol’s Community Youth Clubs and affiliated clubs across the City.Manage sessional staff teams to develop the provision of high quality community based open access youth services. Manage and lead all aspects of the Young Bristol Youth Investment Fund, Targeted Youth Service Contract and further successful funding in support of Young Bristol and Community Youth Clubs.Lead the Quality Mark Ambition award folders for all clubs.Converting community clubs from unincorporated charities to Charitable Incorporated Organisations and recruitment of trustee boards.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme Manager for Snow-Camp in Bristol and Cardiff. Key Responsibilities; • Architected, Developed and Lead project implementation of charity programmes, in two major cities as an effective tool for youth development. • Increased engagement and participation by 35% on introduction courses and 58% on development courses in second year of operation.• Researched and developed sources of philanthropic funding (individual, trust and corporate) totaling over £8000.• Created networks and liaise with local youth groups, alternative education providers, and service providers to act as referral partners for courses.• Delivered European Social Funding project in Cardiff. Meeting strict eligibility criteria, managing financial claims and evidencing participant engagement and reporting structures.• Negotiate terms with local snow-sports centres for the charity, including costs and slope availability for programme days. • Mentor for young people, facilitating social, emotional, and educational development during programmes, delivering national qualifications to enhance their CV. • Used E-Tapestry systems to record, income and expenditure on programmesSnowsports as an educational and developmental tool are incredible. It promotes determination, motivation, perseverance, teamwork, and communication. It can give young people the power to see their potential and discover positive pathways into further training and employment. Snow Camp strives to inspire disadvantaged young people, raise aspirations and motivations and help them gain national qualifications and vocational employment opportunities through the medium of snowsports.

United Kingdom

Team Manager for an event-staffing agency at sporting and music events. A nationwide role taking me to a wide range of exciting, high profile, high-energy events.• Manage logistics of event set-up and take down for large clients including Tough Mudder series, Ryder Cup 2014, Newquay Boardmasters.• Attention to detail of client requirements, ensuring regulations were adhered, set-up was efficient and environment was secure for participants.• At the 2014 Ryder Cup, monitored a section of tills, cash handling, re-stocking and cashing-up at days end with 24 tills averaging £9,000.

Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef

One&Only Hayman Island, Australia Nov 2015-May 2016Food & Beverage, Banquets Team Leader An exceptional insight into the demands and requirements of the 5* service industry. With a multi-cultural and multi-national clientele, tailoring customer service to differing needs and striving to make every stay unique.• Leader of teams in set-up and service for parties of 2 to 120 guests. Involved from start to finish, from set-up to service, with additional responsibility for internal training set-up for up to 40 staff. • Provided team members with clear communication and authority to carry out delegated tasks.• Liaison between multiple clients, Chefs, restaurant management, ground maintenance and events team.• Prioritised tasks and incoming communication from multiple sources, while adhering to excellent customer service at one of the worlds leading hotel resorts.

Mt Buller, Victoria

A key leader of the ski school delivered a variety of ski lessons, coached a seasonal programme, and took on a new challenge with the Race department as a Head Timer.• Plan and deliver season coaching programme, developing technical and theoretical understanding whilst working toward race and competition goals. Honed interpersonal skills creating weekly reports for athletes and parents, creating strong, trusting relationships, utilising innovative teaching approaches to maintain athlete interest.• Race Department Head Timer responsible for; timing equipment operation, race-end efficiency, and smooth flow of the event through continuous and effective timing. Up to 3 Races per day with 300 participants over 2.5 hours.

Nozawa Onsen, Japan

Winter season working for a English speaking ski school in conjunction with the local Japanese school. Employed as a senior instructor to lead a regular team of 14 ski and snowboard instructors.• Planned and delivered training program for 8 Level 1 coaches focused on technical and teaching strands with mentoring and coaching throughout the season. Assessed coach competency to maintain professional delivery and industry standards.• Achieved 95% staff retention rate during the season.• Created and implemented staff scheduling system to allocate lessons • Managed schedules for 14 coaches requiring a customer focus to match guest’s needs to individual coaching strengths.

Aosta Area, Italy

Three winter seasons with a UK Tour operator based in the Aosta Valley. Rose internally from resort Assistant to Snowsports Coordinator, a management role for the ski school. • Managed a team of 20 core instructors rising to 50 in peak holiday weeks, to execute on mountain lessons, ensuring high level of performance and delivery for clients. • Constantly assessed procedures and operational plans and streamlined processes to enhance customer experience while increasing safety and reducing accidents in lessons. • Liaised with Instructors Party leaders, Internal staff to ensure they were all kept up to date with timings, activities and progressions.

Meymac, France

• With a team of 10 instructors ensured sessions ran safely and professionally, kit was maintained and stored properly, and evening entertainment ran appropriately. • Creating an environment of safety, comfort, and security for groups of young people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, whose trip was their first away from home and outside the UK.• Led the water-sports activities and coordinated the launch and safe return of each session throughout the day.• Supported the delivery of Rugby coaching and fitness sessions for school and club teams in an outdoor adventure environment. Supported alongside an Internationally acclaimed coach and Samoan rugby International.• Assisted with daily roster.

Batchelor Of Sciences Bsc, Sociology, 2.1

Psychology, Business Studies & Sports Studies