Experience

The Beth Johnson Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Co-ordinator

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Self-employed writer/author

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Writer

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2020

  I am currently taking a break to pursue a lifelong interest in creative writing and art. I am currently taking a break to pursue a lifelong interest in creative writing and art.



The Donna Louise Children's Hospice

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2017

  Working as part of the senior management team to manage and further improve the services of the hospice. Ensure effective operation of HR, volunteering, buildings management, ICT, administration and health and safety. Ensure compliance with contractual and legislative requirements. Improve outcomes recording and reporting to meet internal and external requirements. Working as part of the senior management team to manage and further improve the services of the hospice. Ensure effective operation of HR, volunteering, buildings management, ICT, administration and health and safety. Ensure compliance with contractual and legislative requirements. Improve outcomes recording and reporting to meet internal and external requirements.



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Holistic Therapist (Shiatsu)

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2015

  I left full time employment in January 2011 to spend more time caring for my partner who had suffered deteriorating long term health problems for several years. I worked from home as a self employed part time therapist and assisted with teaching at the Northern School of Shiatsu in Sheffield while I was a carer. During this period I also undertook voluntary work with local patient groups and I studied for new professional qualifications. I left full time employment in January 2011 to spend more time caring for my partner who had suffered deteriorating long term health problems for several years. I worked from home as a self employed part time therapist and assisted with teaching at the Northern School of Shiatsu in Sheffield while I was a carer. During this period I also undertook voluntary work with local patient groups and I studied for new professional qualifications.



Staffordshire Buddies

• Sessional Worker

  • 2012 - 2015

  Sessional work supporting design and development of MS Access databases, website and ICT. Also sessional teacher/trainer responsible for design and delivery of volunteer training. Sessional work supporting design and development of MS Access databases, website and ICT. Also sessional teacher/trainer responsible for design and delivery of volunteer training.

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2005 - 2011

  Worked with Trustees to produce the organisational policies, strategies, reports and plans that underpin achievement of the Charity's mission. Submitted funding applications and competitive tenders. Produced three-year business plan and managed annual budget in excess of £½million. Developed and implemented programmes of work to meet agreed targets including outcomes based monitoring and evaluation. Managed services delivered from two centres including community based outreach. Held responsibility for health and safety, child protection and safeguarding. Undertook recruitment, selection, supervision, appraisal, and training of staff and volunteers. Achieved and maintained quality standards including Investing in Volunteers, the Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations (PQASSO) and the Advice Quality Standard. Developed and maintained good working relationships with partner agencies including participation in multi agency forums and committees.

• HIV Services Manager

  • 2002 - 2005

  Led development and delivery of centre and community based care services for adults and children living with HIV and their families and carers. Developed procedures for assessment, care planning and service delivery in compliance with relevant health and social care legislation. Designed and maintained a Microsoft Access database for detailed monitoring and evaluation of advice work, drop-in, support groups, volunteer led community care services, complementary therapies, and hardship fund.



Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services

• AIDS Management Advisor

  • 2000 - 2002

  Assessed the needs of local communities and led the development and implementation of the region’s HIV/AIDS strategic plan. Mobilised and supported community volunteers to develop home-based care programmes for people with serious illness in a resource poor setting. Helped build capacity of local organisations through management training, skill sharing and creation of appropriate networks and committees. Developed and implemented systems of monitoring and evaluation. Board member of VSO RAISA (Regional AIDS Initiative of Southern Africa).

• Director

  • 1994 - 1999

  Negotiated funding contracts and submitted proposals for additional funds to national grant making trusts. Compiled financial reports for trustees and steered annual audits in compliance with the Charity Commission’s Statement of Recommended Practice. Led the purchase and renovation of a building to establish a drop in centre for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Spearheaded a staff team of twelve people including supervision and appraisal of three managers. Held overall responsibility for handling complaints, disciplinary matters and grievances. Worked with trustees to produce and implement organisational policies including those related to Confidentiality, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Criminal Record Checks, and Child Protection. Successfully managed the impact of changes created by the restructuring of statutory health and social care sector contracts.



Body Positive North Midlands

• Development Worker

  • 1991 - 1994

  Developed and co-ordinated community services for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS within a self help ethos. Worked with partner agencies to increase involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS. Facilitated support groups, co-ordinated complementary therapies service, designed publicity material and instigated publication of monthly newsletter. Liaised with clinical nurse specialists, HIV counsellors, Genitourinary Medicine Clinics and relevant hospital departments. Developed and co-ordinated community services for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS within a self help ethos. Worked with partner agencies to increase involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS. Facilitated support groups, co-ordinated complementary therapies service, designed publicity material and instigated publication of monthly newsletter. Liaised with clinical nurse specialists, HIV counsellors, Genitourinary Medicine Clinics and relevant hospital departments.

• Manager

  • 1988 - 1991

  Undertook business planning, graphic design, sales, stock management, bookkeeping, administration, and returns for VAT and Inland Revenue. Undertook business planning, graphic design, sales, stock management, bookkeeping, administration, and returns for VAT and Inland Revenue.



Caltherm (UK) Limited

• United Kingdom
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Apprentice

  • 1980 - 1985

  Two years experience fitting commercial and industrial, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other pipe and duct based system. Three years experience in the office as a designer, estimator and assistant project manager. Two years experience fitting commercial and industrial, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other pipe and duct based system. Three years experience in the office as a designer, estimator and assistant project manager.