Melanie Godwin

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PA to Deputy Head and Office Manager (Co-Curriculum) @ Walthamstow Hall School
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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Based in Tunbridge Wells, I'm currently the PA to the Senior Leadership Team and am the Co-Curriculum Manager at Walthamstow Hall Senior School for Girls in Sevenoaks. I previously held the post of PA to the Headteacher & Leadership Team of one of the largest Primary School's in West Kent for five years. Prior, I have worked in two independent schools in Sussex working first as Marketing & Admissions Officer and then in the role of School Secretary, supporting the Deputy Head and Senior Leadership Team. I have most recently gained 10 years working in busy offices in support roles to senior leadership. My strengths lie in communications, administration, events and client relations. I would describe myself as engaging, self motivated and a problem solver.I returned from Dubai in 2015 where I chose to return to University whilst working in a British School to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Education with The University of Nottingham. Prior to this family move, I was based in the UK (London and Bristol) where I gathered substantial experience in Consumer PR and recruitment.My career path to date:Tunbridge Wells is home and I work in a highly regarded independent school for girls in Sevenoaks - Walthamstow Hall.I have previously held the post of PA to the Headteacher & Leadership Team of a large primary school for five years - St. John's Primary School Tunbridge Wells. 1 year working as PA to the MD of a property surveying business in Tunbridge Wells.2 years working 'behind the scenes' in two independent schools in marketing and administrative roles reporting to the Headteacher and Head of PR. 2 years working in a British Primary School in Dubai as a Year Three & Art Teacher and initially Higher Level Teacher Assistant.5 years specialist PR, Marketing & Creative recruitment experience working across all levels, client side and agency side - permanent and freelance.9 years industry experience in PR & Communications, agency side (Exposure and Ketchum) and client side (Kao Brands Europe). I have worked with clients across consumer, FMCG, beauty & haircare, lifestyle, film and fashion sectors in the UK & Europe.Specialties: PA/Secretarial, Education, Marketing, PR, Events, Digital & Creative recruitment.

Melanie Godwin's Current Company Details
Walthamstow Hall School

Walthamstow Hall School

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PA to Deputy Head and Office Manager (Co-Curriculum)
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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Melanie Godwin Work Experience Details
  • Walthamstow Hall School
    Pa To Deputy Head And Office Manager (Co-Curriculum)
    Walthamstow Hall School
    Royal Tunbridge Wells, Gb
  • Walthamstow Hall School
    Office Manager (Co-Curriculum) & Pa To Senior Leadership Team
    Walthamstow Hall School Aug 2024 - Present
    Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom
  • Walthamstow Hall School
    Assistant Office Manager
    Walthamstow Hall School Sep 2023 - Aug 2024
    Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom
  • St Johns Church Of England Primary School
    Personal Assistant To Headmaster
    St Johns Church Of England Primary School Mar 2018 - Sep 2023
    Tunbridge Wells
    PA to the Headteacher and SLT of the largest Primary School in Tunbridge Wells.
  • Trueplan
    Office Manager And Pa To Md
    Trueplan Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
    Tunbridge Wells, Kent
    PA to MDMarketingClient liaisonOffice Management
  • Claremont Senior School
    School Secretary
    Claremont Senior School Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
    East Sussex
    PA to Deputy HeadParent and student communicationsEventsFirst Aid
  • Buckswood School
    Marketing & Admissions Officer
    Buckswood School Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
    Sussex
    MarketingPREventsAdmissionsParent and Student communications
  • Gems Education
    Teacher
    Gems Education Oct 2012 - Oct 2014
    Gems Royal Dubai School
    With a family relocation to Dubai, I took the opportunity to return to University to gain a Masters level degree in education with the University of Nottingham.During my study, I worked as Teaching Assistant within a British curriculum school working with Year 5 & 6 students.It was my responsibility to support the Year 5 & 6 Teachers in up-levelling lesser ability students as well as advancing the more able students in Maths and Literacy.Graduating with a Merit level PGCE degree in July 2013, I secured a post at the same school as Art Teacher and Year 3 Cover Teacher. This allowed me to work with students across the school (Year 1-6) teaching Art in line with the UK Art curriculum. I also supported the Year 3 Head with weekly cover lessons in Maths and Literacy.I had to leave Dubai at short notice due to a family situation. I am now permanently based in Kent.
  • Xchangeteam
    Senior Recruitment Consultant
    Xchangeteam Oct 2009 - Apr 2012
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    With 9 years in the PR & Communications industry working both agency side and inhouse, I moved into PR recruitment in 2007 with a London based boutique recruitment agency covering London and the South East.I joined Xchangeteam in 2009, based in Bristol to cover PR & Communications, Marketing (online and offline) and Creative recruitment for the South West region.I covered permanent and freelance recruitment in all the above categories, inhouse and agency side at all levels.
  • Bristol Media
    Member
    Bristol Media Sep 2009 - Jan 2012
  • Talking Heads
    Associate
    Talking Heads Sep 2009 - Jan 2012
  • Prca
    Regional Committee Member
    Prca Sep 2009 - Jan 2012
  • Cipr
    West Of England Press Officer
    Cipr Sep 2009 - Feb 2011
  • Profiles Creative
    Senior Pr & Comms Recruitment Consultant
    Profiles Creative 2007 - Oct 2009
    London, United Kingdom
    Promoted to Senior PR Recruitment consultant in 2008, I worked on providing talent for PR agency and businesses alike on a freelance and permanent basis.
  • Kao Brands Europe
    Pr Manager
    Kao Brands Europe Jul 2004 - Jul 2007
    I held the position of PR Manager within a 3 strong team, answering to the Head of PR. My role was overseeing the implementation of PR strategy for 3 of Kao Brands Europe premium beauty brands across the UK & Europe, John Frieda haircare being the primary brand. I was heavily involved in building communication strategy for Europe, managing high scale budgets and reviewing pan-European agency results.
  • Ketchum Pr
    Consumer Pr Account Manager
    Ketchum Pr Oct 2003 - Jul 2004
    London, United Kingdom
    I worked at Ketchum in the P&G Beauty team at Senior Account Manager level. My clients were Max Factor and head & shoulders. Within the team, I devised and implemented UK focused PR strategy for the two brands. This involved feature placement, product placement, on pack promotions and events & launches.I also worked on Mattel fashion, handling the PR for Mattel's girls wear collections.
  • Exposure
    Consumer Pr Account Manager
    Exposure 1998 - 2003
    Started as Showroom Manager handling 15+ fashion brands (Quiksilver, Converse, Levis, GUL) with lead responsibility for installing a computerised stock control system, managing a small team and merchandising collections.Promoted to Junior Account Manager in 1999 working on Schwinn bikes and Graduate Fashion Week.Promoted to Account Manager in 2001 to work on a mix of fashion (Dockers), beverage (Coca-Cola), film (Buena Vista) and music event clients (V Festival). Five years of solid consumer PR work handling high levels of media relations, client interaction, events and product placement with a host of niche and global brands across the UK & Europe.

Melanie Godwin Skills

Marketing Communications Public Relations Public Speaking Recruitment/retention Organisational Skills Writing Skills Presentation Preparation Event Marketing Education Digital Marketing Recruiting Management Marketing Event Planning Media Relations Writing Strategic Communications Event Management Social Media Marketing Crm Internal Communications

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