Helen Taylor Email & Phone Number

Enthusiastic and energetic Procurement and APM Project Management professional, with 25+ years’ work experience facilitating diverse roles. Procurement Officer, Team Coordinator, Founder of TeamEmi, Day Services Officer, and Support Manager. Technically focused background, with BSc degree in Computer Science, with qualifications in APM Project Management.Developing procurement strategy within a Multi-Academy Trust of 25 schools. Adding social and economic value to all procurement activities. Supporting schools to focus on the needs of their young people.Strongly capable of leading and monitoring large teams (>40) who are constructing and designing neuroaesthetic homes for individuals with neuro and physically diverse requirements to enhance inclusivity and safety for Mental Wellbeing and Health. Directing this initiative which was the largest of its kind, approved by Local Authority due to strict project monitoring and project assessment plans in place as well as exceptionally well-coordinated team members. Implemented Agile Methodology to ensure consistent Change Improvement to solve problems creatively.Founder and Team Leader of TeamEmi:• Recruited to and established a team of 40 supporting a deafblind young woman to transition into supported living.• Coordinated conversion, decoration and furnishing of bespoke flat to meet complex medical, physical and educational needs.• Managed a budget of £750 000 pa with responsibility for all HR, admin, safety, risk assessments, training and procurement.• Responsible for education and medical provision 24/7 (336 hours per week)• Devised induction and education programme• Delivered exemplary, life critical care.Projects:• Designed sensory garden with prisoners as rehabilitation project.• Advised and was consulted with in the design and development of an accessible changing space in a community leisure centre• Designed, drew up plans, executed and project managed renovation of home to extend and make accessible• Trained staff teams to use 2 sensory rooms (designed and implemented one)• Designed and developed accessible shed and allotment • Designed and painted a school playground wall, incorporating children’s designs, maths puzzles and optical illusionsCore Skills:• Inclusive Environment Design• Neurodiversity and Disability Specialist• Creative Problem Solver• Stakeholder Relationships• Leadership• Holistic and Person-CentredCompleting PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Agile and Change Management Foundation to transition to career developing my existing skills.