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I am a Language School specialist and Freelance Journalist. Prior to this I worked for Apollo Language Centre as the school's Young Learner Manager where I was responsible for off-peak groups and their award winning summer centre programme.Previously worked for ATC Language Schools as their Summer Centres Operations Manager in Ireland where I oversaw the running of eight centres. I spent the summer of 2015 working as the Centre Manager for IH Dublin in their new centre and prior to that I worked for the Lewis School of English as their Operations Manager having worked my way up from teacher.I am the co-founder and Editor of www.tibsnews.co.uk and have worked on BBC's Late Kick Off for two seasons, as well as being the Senior Editor of 'Two Left Feet' and have contributed to numerous websites including www.footballfriendsonline.com and Shoot. Another role includes working as a Travel Writer for Global Grasshopper which has seen me visit a variety countries and locations including Canada, Israel, Oman and Sweden.My skills include writing and editing, as well as a working knowlege of software packages including Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, In-Design and Photoshop, as well being trained to use a Marantz and a Sony HVR-Z7E camera in a working environment.Specialties: Education, recruitment, sport and travel writing, search and selection, as well as a working knowledge of HR and employment law.
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Founder And Editor-In-ChiefTibs NewsFlorence, It
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English Language TeacherMy English School Italia Jun 2020 - PresentFlorence, Tuscany, Italy -
Freelance WriterGlobalgrasshopper 2009 - Present -
Editor And FounderTibs News Oct 2012 - PresentSouthampton, United KingdomMy responsibilities include:• Agreeing on the design and getting my vision into digital form • Ensuring the site was ready to go live • Editing copy received from the team of writers • Producing copy for website and social media• Maintaining and developing social media platforms: including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube • Building contacts and developing relationships• Reputation management
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Senior Efl TeacherApollo Language Centre Jun 2019 - Feb 2020County Dublin, IrelandAfter two years of holding the position of Young Learner Manager where I helped to develop the Award winning Young Learner Programme I decided to return to the classroom.I am experienced in teaching both Adults and Young Learners.The courses that I have taught include:• Business English• Exam Classes (Cambridge, Trinity and IELTS)• General English• One-to-Ones -
Young Learner ManagerApollo Language Centre Apr 2017 - Jun 2019County Dublin, Ireland
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Summer Centres Operations ManagerAtc Language Schools Jan 2016 - Apr 2017IrelandI was responsible for the full project management of ATC Language Schools' eight summer centres across Ireland.As part of the role I have to ensure excellent customer service is delivered to the students in all aspects of their experience.During the summer I am available seven days-a-week to provide ongoing support to all summer centre management.I am also responsible for designing centre specific programmes based on the age profile of students. -
Centre ManagerInternational House Dublin Jun 2015 - Aug 2015Wesley College, DublinMy responsibilities included:Running the new IH Dublin Wesley CentreTraining and developing staffWork to strict budgetsResponsible for the total control of the CentreResponsible for Academic and Operations staffDaily Group Leader meetingsHandling complaints -
Operations ManagerLewis School Of English Feb 2012 - Jun 2015Southampton, United KingdomOperations Manager 10/2013 - 06/2015Centre Manager 06/2013 - 09/2013TEFL Teacher 03/2012 - 10/2013• The preparation, execution and problem solving for five summer centres for international students across the UK• Training and developing new staff• Creating training plans• Mentoring existing staff and delivering performance related training• Running induction session across the different centres• Running off-peak groups and courses• Responsibility for recruitment of Academic and Operation staff• Planning sessions to fall within the school budget• Writing and testing risk assessment forms• Directly managing over 75 staff and 1000 students at any one time• Control of the school’s social media• Using ‘Class’ software• Dealing with all complaints and queries regarding the activity programme as well as emergencies and any onsite issues• Running Cultural Studies programmes with off-peak groups• Working closely with over 20 nationalities to achieve high level of customer satisfaction.• Writing examination papers for continuous testing, which requires planning, work prioritisation and working to deadlines -
Media And Public Communications OfficerWinchester City Football Club Jul 2012 - Apr 2013WinchesterMy responsibilities include: • Producing copy for website and social media• Maintaining and developing social media platforms: including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube • Control of the media function for the club, using media students from University of Winchester and Southampton• Solent University - Media relations with press• Dealing with media requests from university students as well as the BBC• Reputation management• Customer engagement• Community relations
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Senior Editor And Management TeamFootball Friends Media Jun 2010 - Nov 2012United KingdomManagement Team January 2012-November 2012Senior Editor September 2011- January 2012Writer September 2010-September 2011I start writing a World Cup diary for the site in 2010, before becoming a Senior Editor and I am now part of the management team.• Brand development and web site traffic growth.• Developing social media function for the site• Recruit writers for main site and sister site• Editing articles for the site and projects• Completing one-to-one interviews
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Retail ConsultantExcel Recruitment Sep 2009 - Jul 2010DublinI was employed as a Senior Recruitment Consultant; where I am responsible for running my own desk. I have the responsibility developing my client base and managing client relationships. •Business Development•Hitting sales targets•Client Management•Dealing with candidates and clients on a daily basis•Make a high volume of cold calls -
Senior Recruitment ConsultantCpl Solutions Sep 2006 - Aug 2009DublinSenior Recruitment Consultant December 2007 - August 2009 Recruitment Consultant September 2006 - December 2007I was employed as a Senior Recruitment Consultant; where I was responsible for two mini teams as well as running my own desk. I had the responsibility of client management and I constantly developed my client base and working relationships.•Business Development•Hitting sales targets•Client Management•Dealing with candidates and clients on a daily basis•Make a high volume of cold calls -
Senior Recruitment ConsultantQed Sep 2005 - Jul 2006DublinI was employed as a recruitment consultant from September; where I was working within a highly motivated team. I was responsible for running my own desk. I had the responsibility of a portfolio of blue-chip clients, whom I worked with on a daily basis. I was also constantly developing my client base and working relationships. My duties have included:•Business Development•Hitting sales targets•Client Management•Dealing with candidates and clients on a daily basis•Make a high volume of cold calls
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T.E.F.L. TeacherInternational House Sep 2002 - Jul 2005Lazio, ItalyI worked for IH San Godenzo, I taught internal and external classes, these classes included Cambridge examination preparation classes. I taught mixed levels, ranging from Elementary to Advanced. My duties have included:•Planning and delivering lessons in grammar, reading & pronunciation.•Writing examination papers for continuous testing.•Maintaining discipline of students.•Preparing students for Cambridge Examinations. -
T.E.F.L. TeacherQatar Aeronautical College Aug 2001 - Jun 2002I completed a year contract, teaching in a secondary school in the Middle East. I was teaching classes of 25 students. The students were of mixed age and ability.
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Scott Balaam Education Details
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Southampton Solent UniversityFirst -
Chesham Park Community College
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Chesham Park Comunity College
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Ley Hill
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