Experience

Always Flourishing

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cover Supervisor- Secondary Schools

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Activate Learning

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

• Project Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  The ISTKEP project is run in partnership with Activate Learning, Activate Learning Education Trust, Newbury College and the Windsor Forest College Group. The aims of the project are to engage small- and medium-sized enterprises within the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics industries in Berkshire to encourage better working relationships and address the skills needs identified by the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP and DWP. The project will engage employers with the colleges and their curriculum through a menu of options, including masterclasses, staff and student work placements and project-based learning, utilising the SMEs' advanced knowledge in day-to-day industry requirements and best practice to embed current working knowledge into the units taught. As a Project Coordinator, it is my responsibility to engage with SMEs and discuss how they can be involved with the ISTKEP project, primarily for the Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham and Crowthorne areas. I develop the relationship and introduce the Faculty Managers and tutors to the SMEs to discuss implementing their choice of options. This could include setting the specifications of a project relating to the curriculum, monitoring students' progress over time and facilitating an end-of-project presentation from the student cohort (a brief example of project-based learning). These insights into current industry practice will enhance and solidify our student's understanding as they complete their courses, and promote the under-represented skills in the Berkshire area. Show less



National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Junior Project Manager

  • Jan 2020 - May 2021

  As a JPM, I was responsible to managing and maintaining the project timeline for education projects across the UK. Within the role, I was responsible for generating communications and relevant databases and documents for the projects, contacting and recruiting schools to engage on the projects and being the primary contact for staff and school queries. I was also responsible for sourcing required resources (such as books and relevant literature for English and Phonics tasked projects). As a JPM, I was responsible to managing and maintaining the project timeline for education projects across the UK. Within the role, I was responsible for generating communications and relevant databases and documents for the projects, contacting and recruiting schools to engage on the projects and being the primary contact for staff and school queries. I was also responsible for sourcing required resources (such as books and relevant literature for English and Phonics tasked projects).



Slough Borough Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Support Officer/Safeguarding Lead- Creative Academy

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2019

  In charge of collating all student data required by HESA, HEFCE, OfS and other government agencies. Managed the enrolment process for up to 100 students attending the university courses, ensuring all required documents are photocopied and scanned over to the university partner (UWL). Handled student and public enquiries via telephone, face-to-face and email. Safeguarding lead and manager of the Creative Academy Saturdays dance classes for 3-17 year olds. Engaged with students in class and monitored student behaviour, engagement and teaching proficiency. Show less



Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Officer

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2015

  As a Job Seeker's Allowance Advisor, I provided information, advice and guidance to the general public and claimants, aiding them with developing their skills and employability to secure new job opportunities as soon as possible. I assisted with job searching and signposted to courses and opportunities in the area that could help their journey back to work. I also had financial responsibility when releasing claimants' payments and when providing extra financial support for people who require assistance with challenges to work for their first few weeks of employment. As a Performance Team Leader for Employment and Support Allowance claimants, I was responsible for a team of 4 advisors, monitoring individual and team office outputs and case conferencing on difficult cases that required more focussed engagement. I implemented new processing and monitoring documents for the team, which were taken as a good practice and disseminated through the whole of the Southern group. Show less



Greco European Grill

• Melbourne, Australia

• Head Waiter

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

  As a Head Waiter, I was responsible for handling the end to end hospitality for customers within a high-turnover restaurant in an affluent area of Melbourne, Victoria. I provided professional service from taking food and drinks orders, to serving food and clearing the area I was in charge of, whilst remaining friendly and attentive throughout. As a Head Waiter, I was responsible for handling the end to end hospitality for customers within a high-turnover restaurant in an affluent area of Melbourne, Victoria. I provided professional service from taking food and drinks orders, to serving food and clearing the area I was in charge of, whilst remaining friendly and attentive throughout.



Folio Hotels

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conferencing and Banqueting Supervisor

  • Sep 2007 - Aug 2008

  As a Conferencing and Banqueting Supervisor, I managed a team of 12 casual waiting staff when prepping, serving and clearing meetings, company dinners and events over 7 rooms, with a maximum capacity of 750 guests. I was the head waiter for all weddings and company dinners held in the venues, ensuring a smooth and professional service was provided for all. I also had responsibility of making sure the supporting bar was fully stock-checked and rotated, all monies were accounted in and out of the tills and any issues that may have arisen were handled quickly and efficiently. Show less