Experience

The Executive Development Network
• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Learning and Development Consultant

  • May 2019 - Present


HIT Training

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Learning and Development Consultant

  • May 2019 - Aug 2021

  Key responsibilities & roles:Consult with key stakeholders and senior management to understand and analyse the training needs of each business areaUse your initiative and creativity to design and deliver engaging and interactive programmes that support all learning interventions, including behavioural and management level requirementsOrganise and deliver several education projects and aims, managing them through to successful completionEvaluate the delivery and implement any continuous improvement recommendationsFacilitate Group delivery of Functional Skills to a wide client baseProvide 1:1 coaching and feedback to ensure support and guidance is provided when a need is identified across the businessSupport the development of the L&D teamHost online training session on a number of topics across the qualification suit in multiple sectors

• Functional Skills Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2021

  I have now joined the functional skills team, supporting the development of Maths, English and ICT across the Northern territories within our company. Some of the responsibilities I now facilitate are listed below: • Providing information, advice and guidance in respect of the company English and Maths offer and recommending suitable alternatives for learners who have entry 1 and low entry level 2 initial assessment results • Providing additional learning support in line with SFA funding requirements and company guidelines• Coach learners who require additional learning support and training interventions to achieve positive test results• Delivering outstanding teaching and learning of knowledge across all functional skill components• Liaising regularly with your line manager and quality assurance team and providing TAs where appropriate with action plans for learners to support in the field delivery • To tutor, mentor, assess and support learners undertaking Functional Skills, as part of either an apprenticeship programme/standalone course, to an agreed timeframe; making use of agreed resources and adapting delivery to the needs of the individual learner • To support the design and review of resources and to share resources within the functional skills team

• Tutor / Advisor

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  I am currently delivering Hospitality and Employability qualifications as part the the traineeship incentive. As a work ready people tutor, I get to deliver a wide range of vocational subjects which include retail, warehousing, customer service and hospitality.My latest position with Hit Training, has given me the opportunity to deliver quality training in the hospitality sector. We deliver a range of qualifications that include Health and Safety, Introduction to the hospitality sector, Customer service, Employability and Functional skills. I also assess these qualifications as part of my role.Another priority is recruitment of learners. This involves liaising with a number of agencies and referral sources to build relationships with external partners.I also create delivery materials that support active learning and promote independent learning skills. My primary aim is to create a level of autonomy within the training programme that will give our learners the skills necessary to progress with the ability to self- manage their own career aspirations.



POWER IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Center Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  Over the period of a year and a half, I helped to set up a new training centre to accommodate the 16 to 18 N.E.E.T cohort in Warrington. I’ve met all organizational targets set with over achievements in most areas. Since opening in February 2013, we achieved a 100% recruitment record meeting all contractual agreements; we achieved a 99% completion rate; 92% achievement rate and a 98% progression rate. All of which have been achieved whilst delivering to learners with a whole host of barriers to learning. Our success was down to careful planning for learning and assessment; professional development of all learning materials; maintaining professional relationships with a network of external partners and services and simply having a clear understanding of what is required from today’s employment market.



Scientiam

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Functional Skills / Employability Tutor

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  At Scientiam I delivered Functional & Employability Skills to the 16-19 N.E.E.T cohorts. This involved developing and delivering materials for a number of specific qualifications. I utilized functional skills in all areas of delivery to maximize the impact of strong English, Maths & I.C.T skills in every aspect of learner progression. During delivery I implemented a full range of traditional and technological techniques to maintain retention and get even the most apprehensive of learners to progress and believe in their own ability to achieve. A flexible approach to the role was essential. I was often asked to perform duties that go above and beyond a standard tutor, such as being responsible for the recruitment of learners. As a consequence I further developed my negotiation skills and have established an admirable reputation from a number of referral sources across our local area. I have strong I.A.G skills and have extensive knowledge of services within Liverpool, Warrington, Halton and the greater Merseyside areas.



Exchange Group

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Center Manager

  • May 2011 - Jul 2012

  At Exchange Group training center Runcorn I occupied the Managers position. I was the employability champion and overseen functional skills delivery. It was my responsibility to maintain a number of tracking systems to accurately monitor and track our learner’s progress throughout their learning journey. Because of the high volumes of learners and organisational targets, the need for accuracy and constant updating of data was a daily necessity and a fundamental requirement. Having strong organisational and I.C.T skills enabled me to maintain a prolific approach to keeping records accurate, up to date and easy to understand.



Halton Community Academy

• Creative Arts / Employability Tutor

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2011

  At Halton Community Academy I was a Creative Arts/ Employability Tutor. This involved a wide variety of creative skills covering a plethora of activities. It was through these activities such as music production and Art & Design that I was able to engage and succeed in getting the most difficult of learners to develop an interest and passion in learning. This contributed to them not just passing their qualification but achieving a merit and in some cases a distinction. In addition to the Creative Arts I also delivered Employability skills at various levels to different age ranges. Having to deliver this subject to learners with learning difficulties and behaviour problems enabled me to develop skills and techniques to motivate and implement a high level of classroom control. During my time at H.C.A I was involved with a number of extra-curricular activities designed to positively engage young people into formal and informal education.