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London, England, United Kingdom

Owning, leading and delivering allocated aspects of the annual taxonomies project: 1. Overseeing and managing all aspects in relation to the FRC taxonomies and delivery of version updates in relation to the annual cycle.2. Leading on the design amendments to existing taxonomies and where appropriate developing new taxonomies3. Writing, researching, and presenting papers to UK XBRL Governance Committee meetings, Technical Task Force (TTF) meetings and Regulatory Codes and… Show more Owning, leading and delivering allocated aspects of the annual taxonomies project: 1. Overseeing and managing all aspects in relation to the FRC taxonomies and delivery of version updates in relation to the annual cycle.2. Leading on the design amendments to existing taxonomies and where appropriate developing new taxonomies3. Writing, researching, and presenting papers to UK XBRL Governance Committee meetings, Technical Task Force (TTF) meetings and Regulatory Codes and Standards Committee meetings. 4. Active membership of technical and policy working groups at the FRC and other regulatory bodies, such as the FCA, HMRC, Companies House, Charity Commission etc.5. Negotiating and managing the funding arrangements with funding providers including DBT, the FCA, Companies House, HMRC, the Irish Revenue and the Charities Commission6. Writing and improving all documentation, and guidance, as well as managing and updating the Taxonomies website6. Managing junior members of the FRC Taxonomies teamIn addition to these primary responsibilities:1. Providing digital and XBRL expertise and education across the UK2. Use Python and machine learning to create technical tools to analyse XBRL data; in addition, sharing these tools and training others across the FRC to use them 3. Delivering analyses of reported XBRL data to support the work of the FRC 4. Creation of systems, documentation and training to share specialist XBRL, technical, and process knowledge5. Leading the technical aspects of the project to digitally tag the FRC’s annual report, complying with legal and regulatory requirements Show less

London, United Kingdom

IT for Counsellors designs websites, and offers GDPR and cybersecurity training that solves the specific digital challenges mental health professionals face in a fast-moving technical market.

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

CtrlPrint is a digital publishing SAAS for reporting companies (FTSE 100, S&P 500 etc.) around the globe.Client Services:-managing a team of 5 agents in three countries (and timezones)- providing the highest quality of client support in tickets, phone calls and trainings. Our users might be the most senior members of a FTSE100 business, an agency partner, or a freelance designer, and I pride myself on my cheerful, proactive and professional communication skills. Regardless… Show more CtrlPrint is a digital publishing SAAS for reporting companies (FTSE 100, S&P 500 etc.) around the globe.Client Services:-managing a team of 5 agents in three countries (and timezones)- providing the highest quality of client support in tickets, phone calls and trainings. Our users might be the most senior members of a FTSE100 business, an agency partner, or a freelance designer, and I pride myself on my cheerful, proactive and professional communication skills. Regardless of their technical level, I have the soft skills to ensure they can get back to work quickly and their interaction with Client Services was positive.- writing, branding and project managing a new user guide, admin guide and XBRL tagger guide- taking ownership of the support site, rewriting every article and redesigning it with custom CSS and javascript functionality to improve UX- improving the efficiency of support through automation in Python and creating shared resources- being the UK's ESEF/XBRL Tagger expert and tester- creating and analysing trend reports with Zendesk data analytics/MAQL- software testing and bug reportingUK office:- change management - harmonising the office and its processes, bringing the whole UK team together- first port of call for any IT issues, CtrlPrint or otherwise (e.g. network troubleshooting)- providing logistical and operational help with Sales' communications strategy- proactively account managing proof of concept ESEF client relationships- HR - onboarding and training new staff members- completing supplier portals and security reviews- IT procurement for the UK office- designing and coding Sales emails in MailChimp (html, css)CtrlPrint Global:- creating and project managing the new CtrlPrint newsletter each month bringing the whole company together and developing CtrlPrint's wider internal brand and voice.- working with the design and development teams to improve functionality and clarify UX Show less

London, United Kingdom

Using Google Sheets, Calendar, Drive, Adobe Sign and Slack, I was able to quickly modernise all of CPPD’s student management processes and eliminate the inefficiencies of manually managing data. I used Sites to prepare explicit, step-by-step checklists for each process to support staff’s limited technical knowledge. As Interim Data Protection Officer I prepared a Slides deck for the Directors, explaining GDPR concisely and outlining the range of risks and solutions available. I then… Show more Using Google Sheets, Calendar, Drive, Adobe Sign and Slack, I was able to quickly modernise all of CPPD’s student management processes and eliminate the inefficiencies of manually managing data. I used Sites to prepare explicit, step-by-step checklists for each process to support staff’s limited technical knowledge. As Interim Data Protection Officer I prepared a Slides deck for the Directors, explaining GDPR concisely and outlining the range of risks and solutions available. I then helped create and draft policies ensuring GDPR compliance for processing sensitive mental health data.Success was immediate: processes streamlined, errors reduced and timescales shortened allowing staff and students to focus on additional, more targeted deliverables. Show less

Hatfield

Digital deployment of Ocado's multi-million pound, on-site advertising contracts with external suppliers.Independently developing programs with Python to improve process efficiency across the business, saving 40-60 man-hours per promotional period.Creating and analysing data to forecast potential risks and scaleability of advertising process and reporting these back to the business.Utilising best data and spreadsheet practise to deliver smart solutions that present data… Show more Digital deployment of Ocado's multi-million pound, on-site advertising contracts with external suppliers.Independently developing programs with Python to improve process efficiency across the business, saving 40-60 man-hours per promotional period.Creating and analysing data to forecast potential risks and scaleability of advertising process and reporting these back to the business.Utilising best data and spreadsheet practise to deliver smart solutions that present data clearly and effectively for different stakeholders across the business.Leading Value Stream Mapping to identify areas for efficiency gains.Managing Ocado's roster of advertising partners including creative briefing, troubleshooting and technical support.Brand guardian for Ocado's onsite banner advertising specifications.Management of internal resources and content management system, including selling in improvements to Creative and Technical teams. Show less

London, United Kingdom

CHANGE MANAGEMENT: instituting policies, processes and practices delivering on the founder’s vision orbit for an agency workflow and structurePRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: Co-ordinating complex production schedules and workloads for our internal team of eleven and wider freelancer roster; writing, allocating and managing budgets and financial processes across the studio; managing freelancers; bringing together the entire project process in an award-winning fast-paced, target-driven studio… Show more CHANGE MANAGEMENT: instituting policies, processes and practices delivering on the founder’s vision orbit for an agency workflow and structurePRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: Co-ordinating complex production schedules and workloads for our internal team of eleven and wider freelancer roster; writing, allocating and managing budgets and financial processes across the studio; managing freelancers; bringing together the entire project process in an award-winning fast-paced, target-driven studio. LOGISTICS/OPERATIONS: oversight including implementing best project management strategies, new HR policies (including new employee contracts and handbooks), and ensuring a positive studio culture in line with the studio’s valuesVIRTUAL REALITY: used my own equipment to run events for clients and potential new business leads covering market analysis, product demonstrations and creative ideation; creative consultation for client projects ensuring the best use of VR; equipment consultationNEW BUSINESS: preparation of pitch decks, supporting budget and schedule documentation and running external kick offsPRODUCTION: sourcing locations, costumes, props, equipment and negotiating on costsMARKETING: delivering materials for new brand launch, writing awards submissions, supporting quarterly events and writing regular blog posts Show less

London, United Kingdom

Co-ordinating complex production schedules and all creative outputs for both our internal team of twelve and plugging-in to our clients’ marketing committees, bringing together the entire marketing process in a fast-paced, target-driven studio. Key decision maker, influencing all creative and operational strategies, including introduction of new best practices and internal cultural changes.Management of all project and internal calendars (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly… Show more Co-ordinating complex production schedules and all creative outputs for both our internal team of twelve and plugging-in to our clients’ marketing committees, bringing together the entire marketing process in a fast-paced, target-driven studio. Key decision maker, influencing all creative and operational strategies, including introduction of new best practices and internal cultural changes.Management of all project and internal calendars (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual).Prioritising and scheduling the output of the in-house creative services team. Writing, allocating and managing budgets across all projects tied to the studio’s operational and financial KPIs.Management of the workflow of design projects including scheduling and sign-off coordination. Daily liaison with other members of the creative services team to allocate projects both internally and to rostered suppliers. Develop and agree realistic timelines for delivery of projects. Take appropriate action to keep projects on course, and highlight to key stakeholders any risks to delivery. Pitching creative to new clients and designing all materials for pitch meetings.Lead all client meetings including writing and receipt of briefs, acquiring design assets and client relationship management.Escalate potential issues, conflicts and risks, gaining resolution through liaison with senior management and other stakeholders.Regularly assess the effectiveness of the design and production process in order to increase the effectiveness and quality of the output. Training and development of all employees.Day-to-day management of the print and creative roster.Brief and obtain competitive quotes and estimates for all externally sourced creative projects. Maintain information on suppliers and their performance. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Winner of Awe and Wonder Inspirational Teacher competition, voted for by staff and students.Teaching 18-hour timetable at KS3 at one of the most challenging schools in the East Midlands as one of two KS3 English teachers.Designing term-long plans for Media and Poetry Schemes of Work for Years 8 and 9.

Barnet, London

Responsibility for project from initiation to deliveryIdeation, preparing pitch materials and presenting creative to senior stakeholders and clientsScoping projects ensuring there is a clear agreement to the objectives , benefits , required outcomes, business impacts and delivery approachCreative production of project materials including print, digital and video assetsEnsuring that the view of success of all key stakeholders is considered and… Show more Responsibility for project from initiation to deliveryIdeation, preparing pitch materials and presenting creative to senior stakeholders and clientsScoping projects ensuring there is a clear agreement to the objectives , benefits , required outcomes, business impacts and delivery approachCreative production of project materials including print, digital and video assetsEnsuring that the view of success of all key stakeholders is considered and managedDeveloping and managing project plan and associated communication documents in line with the complexity of the projectWriting risk assessments so that the project risk exposure is understood by all key stakeholders and mitigation of risk is considered and managedEstimating resources and participants required to achieve project goals Locating and managing external suppliers, supporting the contract negotiations and managing the contract once approvedAnalysing status reports and project results and proactively managing issues and risks to mitigate impact on the project, escalating as requiredMotivating the team to guarantee delivery on time and budgetManagement of external freelancer databases. Show less

Barnet, London

In addition to my responsibilities as Copywriter/Artworker:Creative conceptual pitches for advertising, marketing and fundraising campaigns, pitch documents and pitching to clients.Direction and production of all film projects.Creation and live maintenance of brand guidelines and house styles, including tone of voice and best practice.Creative consultancy and management of special projects including crowdfunding campaigns, live events and alumni… Show more In addition to my responsibilities as Copywriter/Artworker:Creative conceptual pitches for advertising, marketing and fundraising campaigns, pitch documents and pitching to clients.Direction and production of all film projects.Creation and live maintenance of brand guidelines and house styles, including tone of voice and best practice.Creative consultancy and management of special projects including crowdfunding campaigns, live events and alumni programmes.Training and development of junior copywriters.Working closely with designers, programmers, photographers, videographers and other creatives to deliver exceptional projects on time and on budget with effective workflows. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Creating content across a broad range of marketing collateral, both online and offline: prospectuses, websites, SEO copy, film script writing, press releases, fundraising campaigns, internal documentation, brochures, flyers, magazines, blogs, presentations and speeches, case studies.Content strategy and social media marketing for inbound content marketing campaigns.Copy editing and proofreading – internal and external.Guardian of clients’ tone of voice, house style and… Show more Creating content across a broad range of marketing collateral, both online and offline: prospectuses, websites, SEO copy, film script writing, press releases, fundraising campaigns, internal documentation, brochures, flyers, magazines, blogs, presentations and speeches, case studies.Content strategy and social media marketing for inbound content marketing campaigns.Copy editing and proofreading – internal and external.Guardian of clients’ tone of voice, house style and multichannel proofing.Artworking on all design jobs including page design and layout, image manipulation and typesetting. Show less

London

Led three, 3 hour bus tours each day, highlighting London landmarks to tourists.

Uk

Led team of sixty to produce musical with budget of £3,500 (2007). Led team of twenty-five to direct Arcadia. Received five-star Guardian review (2008).Invited to tour UK secondary schools to give workshops on Arcadia.Four-star Times review for 2009 Off-West End production.

Barnet, London

Winner of Mayor of London's Best Retail Team and Customer Service Award.Specialist children’s bookseller responsible for developing excellent relationships with young readers and their parents, encouraging them to read more challenging books.Specialist buying responsibility for film, graphic novels, contemporary fiction and high profile “media” titles. Induction and training of new sales staff, including management of Xmas temp teams.Organising and running… Show more Winner of Mayor of London's Best Retail Team and Customer Service Award.Specialist children’s bookseller responsible for developing excellent relationships with young readers and their parents, encouraging them to read more challenging books.Specialist buying responsibility for film, graphic novels, contemporary fiction and high profile “media” titles. Induction and training of new sales staff, including management of Xmas temp teams.Organising and running branch events including children’s activities, school author visits and in-store author signings.Developed in-store children’s book club, working closely with local schools. This led to me running and judging an annual children’s creative writing competition.Organised three midnight openings for the Harry Potter books and played Harry Potter. Show less

Session leader on Pathways to Law, a programme designed to teach A Level students from challenging backgrounds about university level law and how to successfully apply.Visited West Midlands schools as ambassador for the value of higher education.

Stratford Upon Avon

Nominated by University of Warwick as ‘Shakespeare expert’, running workshops for GCSE and A Level students on syllabus texts.Mentor and Panel Judge for Great Shakespeare Debate, a national schools debate competition.

Ofsted trained youth leader responsible for planning lessons for sixty 3-12-year-olds after school and during school holidays.Led team of twenty-five to deliver high quality Jewish education at Sunday School.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Music Theatre Warwick, Warwick TV Specialising in Hamlet in Performance and post-9/11 American media Production.

High School

Activities and Societies: Skylark Magazine - Editor-in-Chief RAF Section - Flight Sergeant Senior Orchestra - 1st Violin Model United.