Jo Newman Email and Phone Number

Proactively pioneered an open culture of wellbeing at IMI Truflo Marine which serves as an example of best practice within IMI plc and contributed to an improved employee engagement metric. My fresh wellbeing initiatives inspired employees to embrace better care of self and others (e.g. mindfulness sessions, corporate massage, nutrition programme, loss & bereavement support); and to be aware of and access (or signpost peers to) available resources (uptake of counselling via Employee Assistance Programme noticeably increased).Utilising relevant hard and soft data, as well as authoritative reports and research (e.g. survey results, focus group feedback, EAP usage, CIPD reports), determined, presented, drove, refined and executed Truflo's ongoing wellbeing strategy and initiatives, encompassing primary, secondary and tertiary wellbeing interventions.Created and distributed engaging and well-received wellbeing communications and contributed wellbeing content for IMI’s intranet & Workplace (e.g. articles, videos, virtual yoga classes). Introduced and delivered successful down-to-earth face-to-face wellbeing “roadshows” across the workforce to inspire and promote engagement, particularly of shopfloor staff who do not routinely work online.Coached line managers to facilitate their effective contribution to the delivery of wellbeing strategy and enable them to better support their teams (e.g. Individual Stress Risk Assessments, Menopause Awareness).Launched a committed team of Mental Health First Aiders and continued to grow, enable, coordinate and upskill the team who routinely supported and signposted colleagues, raised awareness, identified trends and contributed confidential data - we promoted an open and inclusive workplace environment where employees felt comfortable raising wellbeing concerns.Took wellbeing to the organisational agenda and strove to influence senior leaders to make wellbeing is a pervading strategic consideration.

Dual role: Welfare Coordinator / PA to MDIntroduce positive welfare initiatives:- Welfare Coordinator "roadshows"- Stress Management Programme - Wellbeing Day - Team of Mental Health First AidersOrganise key company activities in support of employee engagement: - community projects- social events- charity events- celebrations- rewards and recognitionFacilitate Employee Feedback Forum Active member of the HSE CommitteeActive member of the D&I Steering GroupGive confidential emotional and practical support, advice and signposting to colleaguesDeliver extra support during COVID: - virtual yoga classes- daily positivity emails- Teams video chatsProvide exceptional PA service to MD and support to Senior Leadership Team

Dual role: PA to MD / HR Support

Enhanced the organisation, professionalism, positivity and legal status of this small, high-end, owner-led interior design company.Created competent HR function from scratchAccurately established HR legal obligationsImplemented new HR practicesEnhanced employee engagementRecognised by owner as a professional, positive, motivational and influential presenceRecognised by team as an approachable, supportive, caring and trusted colleagueTransformed the office spacePromoted and demonstrated good team workEmbraced my ever-evolving role to meet the needs of the company and the team

Delivered highly professional, competent and efficient PA service.Demonstrated loyalty, reliability, discretion, integrity and good humour at all times.Established and fostered excellent working relationships with all staff, parents and pupils.Managed full and varied workload - multi-tasking, handling constant interruptions and meeting all deadlines.Initiated process improvements and money-saving alternatives.Routinely pre-empted and/or resolved problems.Demonstrated consistently high level of professionalism (appearance, attendance, puntuality, work space, productivity, accuracy).Fully immersed myself in school life......with a smile.

One of a small team of multi-skilled and capable staff at this owner-led specialist tour operator.Maximised the MD's time, completing all administrative tasks effectively and accurately. Established and nurtured successful working relationships with hotel personnel, securing contracts and favourable rates.Hosted company events in London - enhancing client experience and positively representing the Company.Created one of the Company's USPs - comprehensive and personalised "pre-travel packs".Created successful marketing material (e-brochures, e-shots, website content) Facilitated the Company's expansion into the Mexican market (fluent and effective bilingual in Spanish)Created standardised processes to eliminate errors.Prepared detailed and accurate personalised itineraries for all clients and tour hosts.

Passionate personal trainer with long-standing clients, ranging from the very unfit to professional athletes.Delivered safe, effective, motivating, challenging and enjoyable classes to a range of abilities.Facilitated and inspired progession in clients and class participants. Accurately managed accounts, tax returns, professional liability protection, etc.Enjoyed fantastic professional relationships with every client and all class participants.

Embraced India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Chile with my backpack.Navigated my way using hardcopies of Lonely Planet (no smartphones!)Spent 6 weeks in Cairns, Australia working at a gym.Spent 4 weeks as a "WWOOFer" in New Zealand (WWOOF = willing workers on organic farms) - free board and lodging at your host farm in return for your labour.Completed the PADI Open Water Diver course on the Great Barrier Reef.Kept a daily diary for the whole time.Saw the most amazing sites.....from the Taj Mahal to perfect rainbows.Met the most amazing people.....from fellow backpackers to toothless old ladies selling carrots roadside in India.Had the most amazing experiences.......that toothless old lady called me back to gift me an apple....I am forever humbled.And thoroughly nourished my gypsy soul.

Worked for 3 years as a uniformed Police Constable with attachments to specialist units.Worked as a Detective Constable for 5 years having successfully completed the National CID Foundation Course.As "officer in the case", routinely handled all aspects of the investigation of serious and complex crimes:- taking initial complaint- collating evidence (EG taking protracted statements, organising and conducting searches, etc.)- arresting and processing offenders- preparing sound court files- on-going care and support of victims and vulnerable witnesses - giving evidence in Magistrates and Crown CourtPerformed with the highest level of professionalism and integrity at all times.Treated all members of the public with respect and fairnessQualified to the rank of Sargeant, passing Parts 1 and 2 of OSPRE.