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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) is one of the largest colleges in the country – transforming education and training across the capital region of Wales. We have over 20,000 students each year and a large staff team of industry experts, sector specialists and knowledgeable and experienced support teams.We are teaching people in top class industry facilities and centres of excellence across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan; in the community and in workplaces across the region, Wales and… Show more Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) is one of the largest colleges in the country – transforming education and training across the capital region of Wales. We have over 20,000 students each year and a large staff team of industry experts, sector specialists and knowledgeable and experienced support teams.We are teaching people in top class industry facilities and centres of excellence across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan; in the community and in workplaces across the region, Wales and the world.We are proud of our student success rate – one of the best in the sector, with 89% achieving their main qualification.Our work with employers is award winning and continuing to grow at pace. We were proud to be named Wales Business Insider ‘College of the Year’ for the second consecutive year for our partnerships with employers and were also recognised for our leading work in People Development in 2015.We are working with partners to transform education and training in our region – developing inspirational new sites and facilities that support individuals, employers and communities for the future. This includes the opening of our landmark £45m City Centre Campus in the heart of Cardiff city centre; creating a stand-out home for CAVC Sport in Cardiff International Sports Campus; and working in partnership with local councils to develop an innovative new school in East Cardiff and partnerships to support young people in Cardiff and the Vale. Show less

Treforest

Director of a brand new, pioneering initiative that links Academia, Students and Business together to shape future Enterprise, Talent and to enable growth across the Business landscape in South Wales. Set within the Faculty of Business and Society, USW Exchange leads the way in designing a collaborative approach, acting as the single front door to all who wish to unlock the power of working with Students and Academics across multiple disciplines within USW.

University Of South Wales

Driving forward the Work Placement initiative by empowering the student experience and liaising with employers.Working across sectors including Financial and Professional services, Technology, Construction, Health and Creative Industries to forge relationships with partner Organisations to bring to life the Employability agenda of the University of South Wales. Providing support to all four Faculties within Wales' largest University, Faculty of Business and Society, Faculty of… Show more Driving forward the Work Placement initiative by empowering the student experience and liaising with employers.Working across sectors including Financial and Professional services, Technology, Construction, Health and Creative Industries to forge relationships with partner Organisations to bring to life the Employability agenda of the University of South Wales. Providing support to all four Faculties within Wales' largest University, Faculty of Business and Society, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Science, Faculty of Learning and Science and also the Faculty of Creative Industries. Encouraging the student population to undertake a placement to enhance their final destination within the graduate labour market. Key to all of the activities that drive the teams success is the ability to demonstrate the value that a student can bring to any organisation across an extended period of time, enabling a robust resourcing model for a clients future talent needs and also building a notion of "Employer of Choice". Show less

Cwmbran

Proxima is a procurement outsourcer and solutions provider, bringing extraordinary benefits to private and public sector organisations across Europe and North America via an innovative knowledge-based shared services model. Our mission is to release procurement’s potential by redefining it as an indispensable strategic tool, and in doing so make our clients leaner, fitter, stronger organisationsCurrent responsibility for recruitment across all levels within Proxima's Shared Service… Show more Proxima is a procurement outsourcer and solutions provider, bringing extraordinary benefits to private and public sector organisations across Europe and North America via an innovative knowledge-based shared services model. Our mission is to release procurement’s potential by redefining it as an indispensable strategic tool, and in doing so make our clients leaner, fitter, stronger organisationsCurrent responsibility for recruitment across all levels within Proxima's Shared Service Location based in Cwmbran, South Wales. Also, currently heading up all US based recruitment activity, sourcing candidates with consulting, strategic sourcing and Procurement expertise. Expert at using social media to assist in direct sourcing whilst also forming strong links across academia to build future and current candidate talent pools across all levels of expertise within Proxima. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

A Business Manager within Hays Procurement and Supply Chain across South Wales. I specialised in temporary, permanent and interim recruitment across Procurement, Manufacturing/Operations and Logistics. With strong networks across Public, Private, and Third Sectors across the whole of Wales. • Developed the office to achieve growth of 20% year on year. • Direct responsibility for a Consultant and an Administrator.• In my first full year (09-10) I billed £200k, average £15,000… Show more A Business Manager within Hays Procurement and Supply Chain across South Wales. I specialised in temporary, permanent and interim recruitment across Procurement, Manufacturing/Operations and Logistics. With strong networks across Public, Private, and Third Sectors across the whole of Wales. • Developed the office to achieve growth of 20% year on year. • Direct responsibility for a Consultant and an Administrator.• In my first full year (09-10) I billed £200k, average £15,000 per period – growth on previous year, despite the economic downturn, placing me in the Top 10 Consultants nationally. • Managed a Temporary Daybook of over 30 temps whilst also managing the Senior Permanent recruitment market in South Wales. • Managed a portfolio of clients including Siemens, Amazon, Welsh Water, SPTS, NHS, Welsh Assembly Government, DVLA and several Local Authorities • Worked closely with the market to track Skills shortages in key topical areas and helped to find interim expertise to help with problematic procurement issues. • Conducted Linked-In forums to attract knowledge from candidates on key issues thus registering new talent in demand. • Conducted student seminars to attract Graduate Talent with both University of Glamorgan and Cardiff Business School.• Established close networks with CIPS branches across South and West Wales. I have participated in a number of breakfast seminars where I have presented to prospective candidates. • Maximised sales and business opportunities outside of Hays Procurement for other Hays brands through cross brand visits and lead generation from existing relationships.Key Achievements• Established Key working relationships with Local and Central Government • Changed the strategic direction of the DVLA by placing a Procurement Director. • Making a difference to the Procurement Skills market by providing up to date skills information • Commenting in Western Mail Business Pages on Welsh Procurement Market. Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Joined the team in April 2007 to establish Gwasanaeth Cymraeg Hays – Welsh Speaking arm of Hays Office Support • Developed a large Talent Pool of Welsh Speakers through Networks, Presentations at Welsh Speaking 6TH Form Colleges and by having a presence at Welsh Speaking Events such as the Eisteddfod.• Generated new business through calling and visiting new and existing clients, as well as marketing and advertising to attract new and non-active candidates.• Developed a rapport and… Show more • Joined the team in April 2007 to establish Gwasanaeth Cymraeg Hays – Welsh Speaking arm of Hays Office Support • Developed a large Talent Pool of Welsh Speakers through Networks, Presentations at Welsh Speaking 6TH Form Colleges and by having a presence at Welsh Speaking Events such as the Eisteddfod.• Generated new business through calling and visiting new and existing clients, as well as marketing and advertising to attract new and non-active candidates.• Developed a rapport and build long-term relationships with clients, establishing their current and future requirements.• Activley marketed the Up sell services, including Hays Advantage, advice on market trends and salary guides, online advertising. • Excellent ability to build relationships with clients, so they take my recommendation for short-listing of candidates.• Excellent candidate control and contact; increase in leads, referrals and placements.• Always seek exclusivity from candidates and clients to increase opportunity of a placement. Show less

Bsc, European Business And French

European Business Management and French

Post Graduate Diploma Hrm, Human Resources Management And Services

CIPD - Post Graduate Diploma

Embs, European Business Management

A Levels, French, History, Spanish, It

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