I took this role in a bid to understand whether Teaching might be my next career path as I have always been passionate about challenging and people-focused roles. The role centred around adapting learning methods and documenting progress/achievements. (Individual care, safeguarding, speech and language.) - working 1:1 with autistic ​children (some non-verbal) with complex needs ​including: Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, PMLD.

Prop procurement, location scouting, organisation of resources. This was a one-off project which was really interesting and enjoyable to sample.

Relationship management, communication and sales, using data analysis and excellent customer service to match specific criteria enabling people to find their dream home. Completed intensive in-house training at the Arun training centre in Kent.

• Responsible for overseeing financial management and reporting duties; processing Sales and Purchase Ledgers, account reconciliation and quarterly VAT returns, for a prestigious producer and wholesaler of wines• Worked closely with a range of suppliers, building excellent relationships and ensuring that all dealings and contracts delivered the best possible value for the company• Managed key customer accounts, processing orders and keeping them up to date on new product lines, pricing, delivery timescales and aftercare• Ensured all financial information was disclosed fully in line with regulations and guidelines• Completed 4 month full-time French training as Secretaire Comptable in May 2010.

Taught Business and Workplace English (adults) using the TOEIC program (Test of English forInternational Communication) relating it to the Construction and Fashion Industries, and English Language skills to mixed ability groups of 10-14 year olds using situation/scenario based lessons● Excellent success rate with no repeat learners.● Excellent feedback for SEN one to one work with excluded pupil.● Volunteered at local primary school introducing the pupils to everyday, practical English.

• Worked for a large supplier and exporter of wines (40+hectares) after company takeover• Fully facilitated major parts of the takeover, including compliance, issues regarding customs and legal documentation, specialist advice on the wine industry and detailed translation services• Managed the construction of a fully-furnished and decorated £1.3m luxury villa at the La Sauvageonne vineyard site, including liaison with architects, compiling and realising designs, overseeing construction and liaising with subcontractors, assembling detailed quotes​, managing contracts, language interpretation and translation (French/English)• Provided positive and proactive leadership and management to all staff, from fellow managers to seasonal wine production workers• Oversaw the definition of the product range, considering local, regional and international trends in wine production and consumption• Designed engaging marketing campaigns to different audiences to market and promote all products• Worked and communicated closely with new and existing clients and customers• Developed good relationships with suppliers to drive down costs and remain competitive• Oversaw the production and compliance of relevant legal documentation for all domain customers, including the accurate translation of complex contracts and policies as necessary

• Vineyard work; pruning, treating and harvesting the vines. Winery work; bottling and packaging.• During this time I became fluent in French and began translating for colleagues/employers.

Retail specific responsibilities included visual merchandising, sales, stock control and reporting, andliaising with head office. Managerial responsibilities included:● Recruitment ​and selection● Supervision ​and customer service training● Team of 10 full time and 4 part-time staff

Career progression over the course of 2 years, roles included Assistant Manager (Bath branch), Manager of the Harvey Nichols branch and subsequently Retail Manager of all 4 branches.Operational responsibilities:● Recruitment ​and supervision (team of 15)● Planning, stock management and financial reporting● Visual MerchandisingBuying responsibilities:● Budget ​management● Supplier relationship management● Selecting and purchasing ​merchandise

Cycle-tour ​of India ​and S.E .Asia ​(9 months)

Stock handling/order processing, restaurant services, sales