Melissa Middleton Email and Phone Number

Working on behalf of Gateshead Council to deliver, support and inform on Economic Policy with a particular focus on the Digital and Creative Economy.The Objectives of this cover: Supporting residents to improve their digital skills by enabling access to opportunities and servicesGrowing the digital sector by increasing investment and job creation through partnership workDeliver initiatives that provide an environment for digital, immersive and media productionCreate a… Show more Working on behalf of Gateshead Council to deliver, support and inform on Economic Policy with a particular focus on the Digital and Creative Economy.The Objectives of this cover: Supporting residents to improve their digital skills by enabling access to opportunities and servicesGrowing the digital sector by increasing investment and job creation through partnership workDeliver initiatives that provide an environment for digital, immersive and media productionCreate a cultural and creative zone in Gatesheadand much much moreAligning with Gateshead's Economic Development Strategy with the ultimate aim of Building an Economy of the Future Show less

I am currently a volunteer board member for Newcastle City Council's City Learning provision for which I was chosen due to my impact, knowledge and skills of the business market of the North East. I am passionate about helping our local individuals into good quality education, that meets their needs and is delivered in a way that is helpful.This position has already led me to think big and act big and I love the positive impact the whole team makes on our community

Happy to work with an amazing group of individuals within the Blakelaw and Simonside area who are passionate about supporting the businesses and residents of the area.My role of Director is to oversee the new trading company as it moves into new ways of support and income generation.The Blakelaw community centre has its own Post Office, Childrens activities and a fantastic community Cafe, in Simonside we have a pub, Cafe and a huge gym area.Come and see us or get in touch

I started working for PNE in 2007 as a project assistant on the www.voluntaryskills.com project and after 12 months there moved to what was known as the Business Support department. I now assist pre-start and recently established businesses with planning for their business start as well as write and deliver a number of business training courses for a number of support programmes.As well as being the manager for the people and programmes in enterprise I am also one of the leaders within… Show more I started working for PNE in 2007 as a project assistant on the www.voluntaryskills.com project and after 12 months there moved to what was known as the Business Support department. I now assist pre-start and recently established businesses with planning for their business start as well as write and deliver a number of business training courses for a number of support programmes.As well as being the manager for the people and programmes in enterprise I am also one of the leaders within the PNE group looking for new avenues of support and collaborative working with other organisations looking to support budding entrepreneurs and established businesses.I have a passion to help people and I am known for making complicated concepts much easier to digest - tax for example.If you don't know whether to get in touch about the support available, get in touch. We are friendly, approachable and here to help, and if we can't we will tell you straight away. Don't delay just ask away! Show less

voluntaryskills.com was an online database of training and support specifically for organisations in the voluntary and community, or third sector. I was project assistant here when the project was North East and moving into the North West. voluntaryskills.com changed to a national database and provided fantastic information and advice for those organisations in the third sector.I assisted with the web development and application development of the website as well as the negotiation and… Show more voluntaryskills.com was an online database of training and support specifically for organisations in the voluntary and community, or third sector. I was project assistant here when the project was North East and moving into the North West. voluntaryskills.com changed to a national database and provided fantastic information and advice for those organisations in the third sector.I assisted with the web development and application development of the website as well as the negotiation and updating of information contained within the site. Show less

Working with students and members of staff across the careers development section of the university to help students find employment during their studies, as well as organising and facilitating careers and jobs fairs.