Experience

Walking With The Wounded

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

• Veteran Liaison Support Officer

  • May 2023 - Present



Rethink Mental Illness

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Program Administrator

  • Sep 2021 - May 2023

  Currently building an alliance in Sheffield of voluntary organisations using the knowledge and experience of those with lived experience of mental health services to really transform delivered services for people severely affected by mental illness. Aiming to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life. I also work with the Primary Care Mental Health Transformation Team on phase 3 transformation of NHS services across Sheffield. Currently building an alliance in Sheffield of voluntary organisations using the knowledge and experience of those with lived experience of mental health services to really transform delivered services for people severely affected by mental illness. Aiming to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life. I also work with the Primary Care Mental Health Transformation Team on phase 3 transformation of NHS services across Sheffield.



Barnsley Academy

• Barnsley, England, United Kingdom

• PA to the Principal

  • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Personal Assistant to the Principal of the Academy, interface between parents, staff, stakeholders, sponsors and the Principal. Very much in my element in this very diverse role ensuring the Principal is supported and being a key point of contact. Having spent 12 years at Bradford University managing multiple and complex programmes of study I am very experienced in juggling plates and being the person people gravitate to for timely information and advice, there is never a dull moment. Student and staff safety is paramount within the Academy and especially so during the Covid pandemic, so I feel honoured to be playing my part in the provision of continuous education to the students. Show less



LB Foster Europe

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Business Administrator

  • Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  Temporary maternity cover position, started as the country went into lockdown in March. Supported 5 Divisions of the business working from home until a reintegration programme was started in June. Working within the HR department, I managed Fleet, Travel, Phones, staff enquiries, public enquiries, managed virtual divisional monthly meetings and performed a central function for information. Temporary maternity cover position, started as the country went into lockdown in March. Supported 5 Divisions of the business working from home until a reintegration programme was started in June. Working within the HR department, I managed Fleet, Travel, Phones, staff enquiries, public enquiries, managed virtual divisional monthly meetings and performed a central function for information.



Ansys UK

• Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Regional Administrator

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  Front line customer facing role with a global company. Responsible for organising and coordinating office operations and procedures, in order to ensure organisational effectiveness and efficiency within Head Office and other office locations. H&S coordination, travel booking, purchase order raising and approvals, management of external services. Performed this part-time role whilst training in Semi-Permanent Make-up with the aim to go self-employed, however, due to the Covid pandemic that dream was put on hold. Show less



All About You

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Administrator

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

  Further voluntary work gaining experience within the care sector during a period of personal relocation. Business administrator supporting the CEO Further voluntary work gaining experience within the care sector during a period of personal relocation. Business administrator supporting the CEO



University of Bradford School of Management

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Administrator

  • Apr 2010 - May 2017

  Possessing excellent organisational skills, I organise and deliver a range of world-class educational programmes for high profile/senior executive participants, middle to senior managers and to high achieving school leavers. I have a strong sense of determination and self-motivation delivering an outstanding programme experience to clients and participants building strong professional relationships and delivering results, adhering to procedures and working independently and as an efficient and effective team member. I am customer focussed, energetic, resilient, and have a passion and experience of organising events, a good problem solver who can manage projects through to completion. Show less

• Personal Assistant to Director of Executive Education

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2010

  Worked in a fast paced environment, giving effective administrative and marketing support to Directors and Senior Managers in the Executive Education department of a leading Business School. • delivered excellent customer service and support to directors, managers, tutors, businesses• high achievement success rate of securing meetings with senior executives at Top 500 businesses• developed effective relationships with organisations which led to business being commissioned• extensive diary management including arranging itineraries for travel across USA, Middle East and Europe • co-ordinated marketing campaigns which led to commissioned bespoke programmes and interest in other training packages delivered by Executive Education • attended exhibitions and trade fairs on director’s behalf, presented to senior executives about the benefits of the MBA and PGC, which generated warm sales leads• produced complex powerpoint presentations and reports in accordance with company guidelines, proof reading, enhancing visuals, and reproducing documents to specific requirements Show less



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Telecommunications Operator - Linguist

  • Jan 1991 - Jul 1999

• Staff Clerk

  • Oct 1988 - Jan 1991