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Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Delivery of tenant participation strategy across the organisation, including devising and implementing new engagement initiatives • Full implementation and management responsibilities for a wide range of community engagement projects• Close liaison with outside agencies to promote and deliver joint projects which benefit the community as a whole• Doubled the number of community engagement projects Cadwyn is involved in• Coordination and implementation of volunteer recruitment… Show more • Delivery of tenant participation strategy across the organisation, including devising and implementing new engagement initiatives • Full implementation and management responsibilities for a wide range of community engagement projects• Close liaison with outside agencies to promote and deliver joint projects which benefit the community as a whole• Doubled the number of community engagement projects Cadwyn is involved in• Coordination and implementation of volunteer recruitment for board, scrutiny team & other activities• Organisation of Association presence at festivals, public events, as well as event management of tenant-only events• Responsibility for managing large tenant participation budget • Promotion of tenant involvement throughout the organisation in order to drive staff engagement as part of overall strategic growth of tenant involvement• Building and maintaining close working relationships with other organisations in order to drive continual improvement of standards and practice across the sector Show less

Newport, United Kingdom

• Sole responsibility for Housing & Alcohol support project across Newport• Managing timetables, record-keeping and progress tracking• Delivery of excellent client-centered results through continual service improvement in line with project outcomes• Expert advice and guidance on all areas of housing including tenancies, arrears and dispute resolution• Expansion of role to include support and guidance in a number of different areas• Networking and liaison with other agencies… Show more • Sole responsibility for Housing & Alcohol support project across Newport• Managing timetables, record-keeping and progress tracking• Delivery of excellent client-centered results through continual service improvement in line with project outcomes• Expert advice and guidance on all areas of housing including tenancies, arrears and dispute resolution• Expansion of role to include support and guidance in a number of different areas• Networking and liaison with other agencies and services to facilitate increase in positive outcomes for clients Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Training needs analysis to achieve project goals of establishing independence for hostel residents• Strategic project management and introduction of training plans, programs and materials to be used in engaging clients across project, leading to increase in successful client outcomes• Managing, mentoring and developing a caseload of participants in order to meet their personal and overall project outcomes within supported housing sector• Producing and leading training for… Show more • Training needs analysis to achieve project goals of establishing independence for hostel residents• Strategic project management and introduction of training plans, programs and materials to be used in engaging clients across project, leading to increase in successful client outcomes• Managing, mentoring and developing a caseload of participants in order to meet their personal and overall project outcomes within supported housing sector• Producing and leading training for residents on a wide range of topics, including financial management, basic skills and life skills• Responsibility for the smooth running of the hostel as a whole, including lone working • Involvement in senior-level decisions such as applicant suitability for admission and consequences of rule infractions• Giving expert, current and personalised advice on benefits, entitlements and move-on options Show less

Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen

• Direct responsibility for the successful identification and analysis of training requirements on an organisational and individual basis• Managed creation, development and delivery of training programs and in-house courses on a national basis, working in line with service user objectives and assisting in life skills which include stress, financial management, recruitment and interview skills matters• Trebled number of participants gaining accredited qualifications due to overhaul of… Show more • Direct responsibility for the successful identification and analysis of training requirements on an organisational and individual basis• Managed creation, development and delivery of training programs and in-house courses on a national basis, working in line with service user objectives and assisting in life skills which include stress, financial management, recruitment and interview skills matters• Trebled number of participants gaining accredited qualifications due to overhaul of training programs• Significantly enhanced participant numbers, achieving more than 50% above target levels for the number of clients completing training courses and the number of individuals acquiring accredited qualifications• Worked with partner agencies, other organisations and community in general to build and manage excellent internal and external relationships, promote organisational services, and continually develop project awareness• Conducting extensive training with service users, offering support and enhancing their ability to return to mainstream society following substance misuse issues• Managing and supervising voluntary staff, significantly increasing their effectiveness as knowledgeable and effective trainers • Ensured excellent communication across the project with production of a weekly newsletter• Development of program to train individuals to lead and manage diversionary activity groups Show less

Nottingham

• Direct responsibility for completing extensive teaching and tutoring, building and managing excellent student relationships• Ensured the effective planning and delivery of all course content, lessons and material, working across a variety of subjects and working in line with curriculum, • Made extensive use of a wide range of IT packages, including e-Learning, in developing effective blended teaching and learning programmes • Used excellent communication and motivational… Show more • Direct responsibility for completing extensive teaching and tutoring, building and managing excellent student relationships• Ensured the effective planning and delivery of all course content, lessons and material, working across a variety of subjects and working in line with curriculum, • Made extensive use of a wide range of IT packages, including e-Learning, in developing effective blended teaching and learning programmes • Used excellent communication and motivational techniques to allow independent thinking for individuals and the development of knowledge, designing and using a number of teaching materials and methods to enhance this process Show less

Sheffield

• Successfully gained an excellent knowledge within an educational environment in two secondary school settings• Created and delivered lessons across a number of subjects, arranging schedules and covering lessons at short notice• Completed extensive liaison across various departments, playing a pivotal role in the creation and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and resources aimed at continually improving the learning experience

Manila, Philippines

• Managed the full recruitment, training and development process for new teachers, working on an international basis • Managed and developed an internationally diverse team of up to 60 language teachers, leading and motivating the group to drive continued business growth• Worked closely as a consultant with corporate clients including IBM, British American Tobacco and Porsche, identifying training requirements and successfully creating and implementing bespoke training programs and… Show more • Managed the full recruitment, training and development process for new teachers, working on an international basis • Managed and developed an internationally diverse team of up to 60 language teachers, leading and motivating the group to drive continued business growth• Worked closely as a consultant with corporate clients including IBM, British American Tobacco and Porsche, identifying training requirements and successfully creating and implementing bespoke training programs and plans in line with their objectives• Enhanced business and centre growth, using strategic expertise, this resulted in a 5 times increase in corporate clients for self-authored training programs and enhancing weekly class hours per week by 100% • Completed extensive training including market knowledge training and British accent training, significantly improving efficiency within prestigious client businesses Show less

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Planning, delivering, monitoring and adapting learning for students across ability levels and ages• Developing, delivering and evaluating new curricula and training materials to improve range of courses offered by school• Playing a key role in selection, recruitment and development of new teachers

Manila, Philippines

• Direct responsibility for successfully completing this global project for 118-118, working internationally to significantly improve standards due to under performance• Ensured the effective recruitment and training of employees, significantly improving employee knowledge and professional development• Used analytical skills to define training requirements, creating and implementing all training plans and materials, enhancing company and individual performance• Achieved exceptional… Show more • Direct responsibility for successfully completing this global project for 118-118, working internationally to significantly improve standards due to under performance• Ensured the effective recruitment and training of employees, significantly improving employee knowledge and professional development• Used analytical skills to define training requirements, creating and implementing all training plans and materials, enhancing company and individual performance• Achieved exceptional results, transforming the site from the lowest performing in the company to the highest Show less

Pgce, History

Ba (Hons.), Historical Studies, 2:2