Melanie Steele Email and Phone Number

I am an experienced Management Information Support Officer with 5 years experience supporting and training school staff from Primary and Secondary phase, at varying levels, from Junior Administrators to Senior Leadership Team, in the use of Information Management software. Training relates to school financial management, asset management, pupil and staff data management. Previously, I worked as a School Business Manager with 15 years hands on experience within a Primary School environment and 15 months experience within a Secondary School environment supporting administrative and financial procedures. I am a motivated and enthusiastic person, with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage personal workload. with a wealth of experience and the desire to continue to learn and progress. I have the ability to lead, organise and motivate, with the appropriate organisational skills to be able work under pressure and ensure that deadlines are met . I have used my presentation skills delivering training and overview sessions to groups or on a one to one basis and have experience of dealing with a variety of personalities. I have demonstrated people skills, dealing with demanding situations and showing empathy for colleagues and clients. I have developed and maintained good working relationships with colleagues and delegates. I have demonstrated project management skills for the successful implementation of training for software products which includes liaising with software suppliers and the coordination and presentation of overview sessions for marketing purposes. I am highly experienced in liaising with agencies including Educational Support Agencies, Local Authority Representatives and software suppliers to maintain up to date knowledge of legal and statutory requirements to encourage best practise within the educational environment.