Experience

Focus7

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Head Of Operations

  • Dec 2018 - Present

• Head Of Operations

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  A successful career with HSBC Bank plc and a number of local organisations has given me invaluable knowledge and understanding of finance, marketing, management and administration. I am dedicated to using those skills to help others develop their own businesses. Combining a strong sense of customer service and organisational abilities, I support the Focus7 International team at all levels.



Stapleford Primary School

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Governor & Treasurer

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2015

  In our primary school, the role of the governing body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. The governing body does this by: ● Providing a strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school ● Supporting, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the school (the ‘critical friend’ role) ● Ensuring accountability for the standards achieved and the quality of education As well as attending the full governing… Show more In our primary school, the role of the governing body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. The governing body does this by: ● Providing a strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school ● Supporting, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the school (the ‘critical friend’ role) ● Ensuring accountability for the standards achieved and the quality of education As well as attending the full governing body meetings, I am a member of the Curriculum and Development sub-committee. This committee is responsible for ensuring the correct policies and procedures are agreed and that monitoring/tracking of pupil progress is made and reviewed to alert us to any dips in performance so that we can ensure the necessary action is being taken to correct this. As part of my role I am also expected to: ● Ensure that I am always being an effective governor ● Be able to analyse and interpret data to track and monitor performance ● Take an active part in all meetings of the full governing body and sub-committees ● Be proactive in visiting the school on a regular basis and offer support and encouragement ● Be discrete and professional with sensitive information Show less In our primary school, the role of the governing body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. The governing body does this by: ● Providing a strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school ● Supporting, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the school (the ‘critical friend’ role) ● Ensuring accountability for the standards achieved and the quality of education As well as attending the full governing… Show more In our primary school, the role of the governing body is to conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement. The governing body does this by: ● Providing a strategic direction for the work and improvement of the school ● Supporting, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the school (the ‘critical friend’ role) ● Ensuring accountability for the standards achieved and the quality of education As well as attending the full governing body meetings, I am a member of the Curriculum and Development sub-committee. This committee is responsible for ensuring the correct policies and procedures are agreed and that monitoring/tracking of pupil progress is made and reviewed to alert us to any dips in performance so that we can ensure the necessary action is being taken to correct this. As part of my role I am also expected to: ● Ensure that I am always being an effective governor ● Be able to analyse and interpret data to track and monitor performance ● Take an active part in all meetings of the full governing body and sub-committees ● Be proactive in visiting the school on a regular basis and offer support and encouragement ● Be discrete and professional with sensitive information Show less



Barr-Jones Associates

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Business Support Executive

  • Jul 2013 - May 2015

  Working alongside the team, I provide marketing, finance and management support. Customers are at the root of all we do at Barr-Jones Associates and I am confident in identifying opportunities for them to develop further. An experienced manager, I keep track of all the loose ends and ensure they are tied up efficiently and creatively. My role continues to develop: I am always learning and encouraging others to do the same. Working alongside the team, I provide marketing, finance and management support. Customers are at the root of all we do at Barr-Jones Associates and I am confident in identifying opportunities for them to develop further. An experienced manager, I keep track of all the loose ends and ensure they are tied up efficiently and creatively. My role continues to develop: I am always learning and encouraging others to do the same.



Morgan James

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate

• Lettings

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  Managing lettings, including marketing, arranging viewings, taking rent and arranging maintenance, I gained invaluable experience in property development. The skills I honed in this period allowed me to build on my previous personal development and adapt them to a different industry. Managing lettings, including marketing, arranging viewings, taking rent and arranging maintenance, I gained invaluable experience in property development. The skills I honed in this period allowed me to build on my previous personal development and adapt them to a different industry.



Office for National Statistics/Capita

• Census Co-Ordinator

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Managing a team of census collectors in the local area, keeping efficient records and reporting regularly to the local authority. I also ensured that the standards required were adhered to at all times. Managing a team of census collectors in the local area, keeping efficient records and reporting regularly to the local authority. I also ensured that the standards required were adhered to at all times.



HSBC

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Aug 1988 - Nov 2003

  Beginning at branches in Oxford Street and then Hertford, I then developed my career in a number of Head Office roles, including administration for senior managers within the International division. My eventual role in Marketing gave me control over a large budget, responsible for managing other staff and third parties including designers, printers and distributors across the HSBC branch network. I helped trial the lenticular posters, plasma screens in branches and the necessary market… Show more Beginning at branches in Oxford Street and then Hertford, I then developed my career in a number of Head Office roles, including administration for senior managers within the International division. My eventual role in Marketing gave me control over a large budget, responsible for managing other staff and third parties including designers, printers and distributors across the HSBC branch network. I helped trial the lenticular posters, plasma screens in branches and the necessary market research, as well as event and publicity materials. I developed relationships at all levels of the business and those we used for marketing the products of a major international bank. Show less Beginning at branches in Oxford Street and then Hertford, I then developed my career in a number of Head Office roles, including administration for senior managers within the International division. My eventual role in Marketing gave me control over a large budget, responsible for managing other staff and third parties including designers, printers and distributors across the HSBC branch network. I helped trial the lenticular posters, plasma screens in branches and the necessary market… Show more Beginning at branches in Oxford Street and then Hertford, I then developed my career in a number of Head Office roles, including administration for senior managers within the International division. My eventual role in Marketing gave me control over a large budget, responsible for managing other staff and third parties including designers, printers and distributors across the HSBC branch network. I helped trial the lenticular posters, plasma screens in branches and the necessary market research, as well as event and publicity materials. I developed relationships at all levels of the business and those we used for marketing the products of a major international bank. Show less