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United Kingdom

Buxton, Derbyshire

Buxton

Responsible for the strategic approach to employer engagement, work experience opportunities, and launch of the Department for Education Industry Placement pilot project, at the University of Derby Buxton campus.- Team management- Strategic Planning- Policy and procedure development- Reporting impact and measuring success again KPI's- Safeguarding lead for employment- Budgetary controlLaunched Industry Placements at Buxton and Leek College. Developing new systems, processes and built capacity with local employers. Exceeding target by 166%. Supporting a team through a restructure. Managing a staff member with significant performance management support needs.Launched employer networking events with feedback showing 100% of employers who attended would agree to take on an industry placement student.Collaborated with DANCOP to run a successful student employability conference, leading to 81.2% of all study programme learners had meaningful work experience, with YOY growth. Developed a structured engagement plan, laying the foundations for the successful continuation of the project, leading to 16 % increase in student satisfaction within work experience and extension of the project.

Buxton

Promotion from the Enrichment Coordinator role. Sourced, developed and coordinated all enrichment activities for all levels of learners across the college, embedding it within the study programme.Enhance students learning experience within the college, providing all learners with the opportunity to gain real-world learning experience – either through project-based learning, employability enhancing workshops or preparatory sessions. - Student Voice- Work Placement- Students’ Union- Enrichment- College Tutorial Programme Developed a new college-wide tutorial programme, managing the rollout and impact. Managed all sessional staff. Partnered with community leaders to develop volunteering projects and opportunities for students.

Buxton

Demanding, exciting role, creating and managing a complete enrichment programme for a high performing FE college. Working on a daily basis with 16 - 19 year olds, promoting self development and experiential learning. With a specific focus on volunteering and charitable community projects.• Extensive project management skills, working on over 20+ projects at one time.• Developing team work and communication skills working with an extensive network of internal and external partners.• Managing a large budget. Creating and developing systems and procedures. Recruiting and supervising sessional staff.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Voluntary Trustee Director for a national charity. Working as part of a fast paced and dedicated board of trustees, managing governance, strategic direction and day to day support of the CEO. With a specific focus on looking to develop measuring impact and monitoring and evaluating the charities services. Including writing detailed reports and guides for setting up a service user group.The Association of Young People with ME (AYME) is a UK charity that provides support for children and young people aged up to 26 who have M.E./CFS. AYME is also here to help and support parents, carers and professionals in health, education and social care.

Durban Area, South Africa

Tearfund is a leading provider of International Citizen Service (ICS), a government-fundedvoluntary programme for 18 -25-year olds. It works to develop a 'global community’ and provide an introduction to international development. ICS is a unique opportunity to volunteer with UK and 'in country' volunteers. As team leader, I managed a team in Durban, South Africa. Leading a pioneering project; assessing early childhood development centres in the inner city and raising the standards.- Responsible for the pastoral welfare of the team. Motivating and interacting positively withyoung adults, leading a team, creating vision.- Project managing a grassroots development project from its conception. Communicating and negotiating with local and external partners – developing excellent relationship management skills.- Evaluating and measuring our progress through continuous monitoring, reports and case studies.- Flexible and adaptable approach to creativity, using limited resources and budget.- Leading a team in high pressured and stressful situations.

La Rosiere, France

Running a busy hotel restaurant in La Rosière, France.Opening and closing the resort hotel ready for the ski season, planning staff rotas, stock take and supervising support staff. Moving to manage 19 bed 5* luxury chalet within the resort. Providing a service that exceeded expectations. Most importantly, creating a positive atmosphere in a busy and stressful environment. Interacting with all guests in a positive and constructive way, through my attitude and integrity. Communicating and negotiating with external and internal partners to create a smooth holiday experience. Fixed-term contract.- Managing the day to day running of a busy chalet. Leading welcome talks.- Food ordering and shopping. Planning menu's, staffing schedules and stock.

Working to support the summer and inaugural autumn program of NCS. I worked with young people to develop campaigns around topics that were important to them and sourcing all the material needed to deliver the campaign. Working in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Fixed-term contract.- Outstanding time management and prioritisation skills developed. Managing multiple campaigns at one time. Working with young people to actualize their plans and ideas.- Account management and project management. Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and external stakeholders.

Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Australia.

Extensive sales experience in a direct marketing role. Working on full commission in Queensland, Australia. Demanding customer-facing sales position, strong lead generation and closing skills. Continually exceeding average targets and daily goals.- Proven excellence in positive public relations, working with a large and varied demographic.- Developing instant rapport, trust and personal relationships with the general public.- Highly motivated and enthusiastic. - Gained a positive and flexible approach to problem-solving.- Learning to create new and innovative ways to gain sales.

Buxton, England

Project Manager for a variety of community and corporate events. Responsible for marketing and PR, event logistics and event execution. Work also included; office administration, researching, venue finding, and extensive client negotiations.- Developed outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail, through a continuous stream of clients and events. Working in a busy fast-paced environment. - Worked with volunteers and students – delegating and motivating, to ensure the smooth running of all events. Team building and peer learning and development. - Project managed: Community Engagement event, Student/Corporate events, NOEA conference, Conferences and away days. - Extensive database experience, working with the Chaser system. Specifically for Conference Derbyshire a unique venue fining service for events within the Midlands.

Kiev, Ukraine.

CVC International Launch, Kiev, Ukraine – Project Manager. Summer 2010. Project Managing the regional launch of a Russian media service within a global charity. Launch for 50 + delegates from all over the world. From event planning, to branding, budgets, itineraries and event execution – working in a high pressure corporate environment with added language and cultural barriers.- Managed a budget of £25,000

Droitwich, England

Promotion to the role of FOH team trainer, further progression to Duty Manager in short space of time. Opening/ closing business, confidently running 150 cover restaurant independently. Dealing with complaints, stock delivery/ ordering, banking and day -to-day running of the business when on duty.

Master Of Arts - Ma

Level 4 (Cet/ Ctlls) Certificate In Education & Training

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) (Hons)

Level 3 Award In Counselling

Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate

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