Pat Akerman Email & Phone Number

I have:* 20 years experience in individual service design and development (from concept to implementation); contract management; quality standards; monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of services and impact on community based services meeting the needs of the local community*over 30 years'​ experience of recruitment & selection; staff and volunteer management & supervision, workplace development; discipline & grievance and contract management*20 years'​ experience in fundraising through bid writing, contributing to tenders, securing donations and running fundraising events* Strong networking capabilities - maintaining and developing partnerships with individuals and organsations within the voluntary, statutory, public and private sectors*Excellent IT and administration skills including use of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and databasesKey Skills:*Managing, supervising and mentoring staff and volunteers - encouraging self development through training and networking*Strong interpersonal and communication skills*Ability to produce well structured reports, funding bids, outcomes monitoring and contract evaluation*Excellent IT skills*Excellent organisational skills ensuring me and others achieve targets, deadlines and agreed outcomes*Change management, restructuring and exit strategy development and delivery*Developing and managing full cost recovery budgets*Contract management from concept to delivery; sustainability and continuous development*Managing and processing information for achieving and maintaining quality standards*Friendly, flexible, reliable and approachable* Able to adapt quickly and easily to meet new and challenging situations* Organised and hard working My admin and HR background gives me a strong sense of the importance of having sound systems and procedures. I am experienced in communicating with groups and individuals from Board, workforce public and volunteers. I can do flexible hours and work in various locations

Listed skills include Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Community Development, and 15 others.