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Chilworth, Southampton, United Kingdom

Currently employed by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre - and working within the Monitoring Team - I am responsible for monitoring the delivery of a large portfolio of funded health research projects. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are critical facets of a myriad required skills, in what is a very busy, dynamic role.

University Of Southampton

Responsible for the reshaping and digitalisation of the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) programme at NIHR CLAHRC Wessex. Specifically responsible for the delivery of online processes for member subscription, 'unsubscribe' options and forms for the self-amendment of member preferences. I am also responsible for PPI web and social media content and management, the production of a quarterly e-newsletter and the development of online PPI tools and resources for our members. I also manage the… Show more Responsible for the reshaping and digitalisation of the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) programme at NIHR CLAHRC Wessex. Specifically responsible for the delivery of online processes for member subscription, 'unsubscribe' options and forms for the self-amendment of member preferences. I am also responsible for PPI web and social media content and management, the production of a quarterly e-newsletter and the development of online PPI tools and resources for our members. I also manage the PPI component of quarterly NIHR reporting, across our seven research themes. Beyond this, I am responsible for central procurement, all PPI expense claims, and I act as a critical point of contact between our research theme leads, the Central Admin Team and our PPI community. I have also lead on the delivery of a new 'Wessex Public Involvement Network' community website, delivering the platform in collaboration with members of the public, and representatives from the organisation's nine founding members (www.getinvolvedinresearch.co.uk). Show less

Hursley, Hampshire

Project Manager for the IBM Client Innovation Centre UK, operating within the Platform Technology Centre at the Hursley site. Responsible for every facet of the management of the 'bluewashing process' (integration and conformity with IBM legal and technical compliance) of an IBM acquisition from the Asian sub-continent. Very great degree of client/project confidentiality was necessary, with responsibility for a substantial budget. A very exciting, challenging and interesting role within a very… Show more Project Manager for the IBM Client Innovation Centre UK, operating within the Platform Technology Centre at the Hursley site. Responsible for every facet of the management of the 'bluewashing process' (integration and conformity with IBM legal and technical compliance) of an IBM acquisition from the Asian sub-continent. Very great degree of client/project confidentiality was necessary, with responsibility for a substantial budget. A very exciting, challenging and interesting role within a very highly-pressurised, dynamic and fast-paced working environment, the move away from this role was predominantly a consequence of non-concordance with family life. Show less

Sparsholt, Winchester

Coordination of all international student recruitment activities at the College, including:• Management (including all administration) of business relationships with key international partners - most notably, student recruitment agents in Norway and Sweden - towards mutually beneficial student recruitment outcomes.• The organisation of representation of the College at international fairs and events towards the recruitment of suitably qualified students from priority markets… Show more Coordination of all international student recruitment activities at the College, including:• Management (including all administration) of business relationships with key international partners - most notably, student recruitment agents in Norway and Sweden - towards mutually beneficial student recruitment outcomes.• The organisation of representation of the College at international fairs and events towards the recruitment of suitably qualified students from priority markets (currently predominantly Norway and Sweden).• Collaboration with colleagues - most notably academic departments and Admissions - to optimise the viability of referred candidates.• Close collaboration with marketing colleagues towards the digital promotion of the College, and the production of high quality marketing materials and advertising for target international markets.• The management - directly, or via appropriate internal referral - of all pastoral matters relating to current international students.In addition to my international student recruitment activities, I was also responsible for:• The management and delivery of all of the College’s major public-facing events, including Countryside Day and Lambing Weekend - both of which attract approximately 8,000 visitors each year - and the College’s graduation ceremony at Winchester Cathedral. Show less

Sparsholt, Winchester

• Responsibility for the organisation of all the Colleges’ major events, most notably Lambing Weekend, Countryside Day, The Hampshire Food Festival and all Graduation events across both campuses (Sparsholt & Andover).• The role demands a very wide range of skills. Most salient amongst them are outstanding professionalism, organisational and logistical skills, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, excellent procurement and negotiation skills and the management of budgets… Show more • Responsibility for the organisation of all the Colleges’ major events, most notably Lambing Weekend, Countryside Day, The Hampshire Food Festival and all Graduation events across both campuses (Sparsholt & Andover).• The role demands a very wide range of skills. Most salient amongst them are outstanding professionalism, organisational and logistical skills, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, excellent procurement and negotiation skills and the management of budgets totaling circa £100k.• Excellence in customer service has proven essential - as I speak with both clients and customers every day - and an awareness of the constituent features of a marketing campaign with a view to successfully promoting our events has been vital.I was promoted internally to the post 'Events, International Student Recruitment and HE Outreach Coordinator'. Show less

Winchester

The management of a complex caseload of patients requiring varied podiatric treatments. This ranged from basic foot care treatments such as removal of callus and corns, through to the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and diabetic pathologies. I also routinely conducted nail surgery including the administration of local anaesthesia. Beyond the treatments themselves, the role demanded the completion of all necessary administration - for example referral and GP letters, and the… Show more The management of a complex caseload of patients requiring varied podiatric treatments. This ranged from basic foot care treatments such as removal of callus and corns, through to the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and diabetic pathologies. I also routinely conducted nail surgery including the administration of local anaesthesia. Beyond the treatments themselves, the role demanded the completion of all necessary administration - for example referral and GP letters, and the completion of patient contact notes.As the course progressed, it became apparent to me that this was not a profession I wanted to commit my future to, despite my initial convictions to the contrary. Upon conclusion of the qualification, I DID feel obligated to reaffirm in employment, what practice placements had intimated. I made the difficult decision to leave the profession after 3 months of practice in the NHS - but it is a decision I have not regretted. When Sparsholt College heard I was leaving Podiatry, they contacted me directly to offer me a new position. Show less

Sparsholt, Winchester

Responsible for all of the Colleges’ direct schools liaison marketing, my primary remit was to drive domestic student recruitment through apprising prospective applicants of the range of options available to them in FE and HE at the College. Whilst not an exhaustive summary, this involved:• Ensuring College representation at a comprehensive range of schools careers and futures events in the local area, allied to all of the associated administration and monitoring processes.•… Show more Responsible for all of the Colleges’ direct schools liaison marketing, my primary remit was to drive domestic student recruitment through apprising prospective applicants of the range of options available to them in FE and HE at the College. Whilst not an exhaustive summary, this involved:• Ensuring College representation at a comprehensive range of schools careers and futures events in the local area, allied to all of the associated administration and monitoring processes.• The delivery of tailored presentations at both internal and external events, often to large groups of stakeholders such as teachers, careers advisers, prospective students and/or their parents.• The development and maintenance of links with Local Education providers and their key staff, towards further developing the reputation and profile of the College locally, regionally and nationally.• The provision of support and assistance in the preparation and production of high quality sales and marketing materials, publicity and information, including editing the College prospecti and websites.• The organisation of the annual Careers Advisers Conference at the College: an event designed to further raise the profile and unique nature of the vocational offer at the College, with influential careers advisers in the local area. Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

The A4A Training Unit was funded by Lloyds TSB to provide CPD training and conferences, with a view to not only improving the quality of advice offered by voluntary sector organisations in the local area, but also the extent to which these organisations collaborate and signpost clients. As the sole administrative officer, my responsibilities included:• In relation to the training courses themselves: all marketing, invoicing/reconciliation of payments, management of training… Show more The A4A Training Unit was funded by Lloyds TSB to provide CPD training and conferences, with a view to not only improving the quality of advice offered by voluntary sector organisations in the local area, but also the extent to which these organisations collaborate and signpost clients. As the sole administrative officer, my responsibilities included:• In relation to the training courses themselves: all marketing, invoicing/reconciliation of payments, management of training reservations, customer satisfaction recording/monitoring, tutor/delegate/speaker liaison and delegate pack production•Responsible for management of the Bureau’s room hire services including marketing, financial reporting/recording, account management and the full cycle of service• Responsible for website maintenance, for the development/maintenance of a local agency database, and for creation/distribution of monthly newsletters promoting the work of the Unit. Show less

Plymouth, United Kingdom

A challenging customer-facing role, demanding very high levels of professionalism, self-motivation and organisation, in a highly-pressurised sales-targeted environment. Primarily responsible for overseeing daily rental operations including all administration, branch marketing and sales, staff training and support, contract audit and exposure limitation, corporate account management, business development and maintenance of ‘excellence in customer service’. The role demanded outstanding… Show more A challenging customer-facing role, demanding very high levels of professionalism, self-motivation and organisation, in a highly-pressurised sales-targeted environment. Primarily responsible for overseeing daily rental operations including all administration, branch marketing and sales, staff training and support, contract audit and exposure limitation, corporate account management, business development and maintenance of ‘excellence in customer service’. The role demanded outstanding logistical, administrative, interpersonal and leadership skills, allied to an appreciation of the necessity to balance corporate values without compromising customer service. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry, 1St Class

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Marine Biology And Coastal Ecology, Second Class (Lower)