Experience

Activate Learning

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Careers Adviser

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Providing a comprehensive careers guidance service to college learners. Duties include: - supporting university applications and the writing of personal statements - contributing to the development of an effective careers programme - facilitating group works on a range of topics relevant to FE students - supporting the development of employability skills - helping students with job search strategies - providing feedback on CVs and cover letters - preparing students for university and job interviews Further developing excellent planning and organisational skills. Moving into FE work has expanded my knowledge of higher education provision. Show less



Quest Career Consultants

• Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom

• Partner

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Set up this independent careers guidance partnership and delivered an information, advice and guidance service to young people in four local schools.  Conducted 1:1 careers guidance interviews in schools  Delivered presentations and group work sessions  Advised students on a range of job hunting strategies, including CV writing and interview technique  Supported clients in using careers guidance software  Managed the day to day running of a partnership business  Advised sixth form students on university courses Show less



Innervate Career Services Limited

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Self Employed Careers Adviser

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018

  Worked across a number of secondary schools in Surrey to provide a quality, impartial careers advice and guidance service. - conducted young person-centred 1:1 careers interviews - produced career action plans - delivered workshops and other group sessions - promotion of the service to students, parents and teachers - attended assemblies, parents evenings and other events related to the role Worked across a number of secondary schools in Surrey to provide a quality, impartial careers advice and guidance service. - conducted young person-centred 1:1 careers interviews - produced career action plans - delivered workshops and other group sessions - promotion of the service to students, parents and teachers - attended assemblies, parents evenings and other events related to the role



Hampshire County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Careers adviser

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2012

   Conducted 1:1 careers guidance and personal development interviews in schools and the community  Supported clients in using careers software (e.g. Pathfinder, Kudos, Fast Tomato)  Delivered presentations and group work sessions  Effectively managed client records using central database  Supported the development of effective careers education in schools  Made effective referrals to other colleagues and agencies  Conducted 1:1 careers guidance and personal development interviews in schools and the community  Supported clients in using careers software (e.g. Pathfinder, Kudos, Fast Tomato)  Delivered presentations and group work sessions  Effectively managed client records using central database  Supported the development of effective careers education in schools  Made effective referrals to other colleagues and agencies



HAMPSHIRE CONNEXIONS

• Connexions Personal Adviser

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

  Delivered information, advice and guidance services to young people. Conducted 1:1 careers guidance and personal development interviews in schools and the community Supported clients in using careers software (e.g. Pathfinder, Kudos, Fast Tomato) Delivered presentations and group work sessions Helped clients develop job search skills including CV Delivered information, advice and guidance services to young people. Conducted 1:1 careers guidance and personal development interviews in schools and the community Supported clients in using careers software (e.g. Pathfinder, Kudos, Fast Tomato) Delivered presentations and group work sessions Helped clients develop job search skills including CV



LEWISHAM PRIMARY CARE TRUST, London

• Board Secretary and Corporate Business Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2005

  Effectively managed client records using central database Supported the development of effective careers education in schools Made effective referrals to other colleagues and agencies; Co-ordinated the business of the Trust Board and sub-committees and provided a corporate business function. Managed the Office Services team and Professional Executive Committee Administrator Chaired user groups associated with Estates and Facilities, Administration Review and headquarters staff Facilitated corporate communications: updated website/intranet, led team briefings and organised AGM Co-ordinated the induction and development programme of the Non Executive Directors Liaised with the Chief Executive, Trust Chair and Professional Executive Committee Chair Further developed excellent communication, organisational and management skills Show less



Institute of Measurement and Control

• Central London

• Assistant Chief Executive/Professional Development Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

  Assumed ultimate responsibility for all Professional Development activities within this professional engineering institute and registered charity.  Achieved successive promotions to a position in which I was the second most senior member of staff within this organisation  Assessed training and higher education programmes  Co-ordinated individual and company membership  Responsible for promotion and marketing within my department  Liaised with professionals and executives from across the industry and locally organised groups of members  Managed a staff team and serviced six committees  Provided membership and professional development advice to enquirers on an individual basis  Developed strong communication, organisational and IT skills Show less