Experience

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  Rutledge Group

  • Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

  • Branch Training Manager

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  GO2Educate

  • Northern Ireland

  • Business Owner

    • May 2017 - Present
    • Northern Ireland

    Welcome to GO2Educate. We offer the following services and resources:- Professional Coaching for teachers, teacher leaders and others who work within the Education Sector- Sub contract: Leadership Performance Coach for National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership, Best Practice Network- Business Coach/Mentor: independent and sub contract work: pre-start, start-up and post-start businesses - Educational Resources Author: Business & Digital Technology

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  Ballymena Business Centre

  • Ballymena

  • Enterprise Manager/Business Adviser

    • Feb 2019 - Feb 2022
    • Ballymena

    Enterprise Manager (Feb 2019 to Feb 2022): Management of Enabling Enterprise Programme, Business Adviser & Trainer e.g.,Go For It,World of Enterprise; Coordination of Events e.g. Global Entrepreneurship Week, Social Media Management

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  Stranmillis University College, Belfast

  • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

  • Associate Lecturer

    • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

    Macro Economics, Blended Learning & Personal & Professional Development Lecturer, Dissertation Tutor, Student Placement Tutor & Assessor, Examiner

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  Education Training Inspectorate (ETI)

  • Northern Ireland

  • Associate Assessor

    • Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
    • Northern Ireland

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  Education Authority NI

  • Antrim Grammar School

  • Head of Computing/ICT

    • Oct 2003 - Dec 2017
    • Antrim Grammar School

    HOD and Teacher KS3 ICT/Computing, GCSE Business Studies, ICT & Computing, A Level & Applied ICT• Strategic leadership in ICT & Computing within the department• A high performing department, exceeding well over GS averages (2014-2017)• Coordination of ICT across the curriculum• Manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources • Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad and balanced curriculum for pupils • Raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area • Accountability for pupil progress and development within the subject area• Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others, including student teachers• School Website Manager and Virtual Learning CoordinatorOther positions held during 2003-2017 include: Associate Member SLT; Board of Governors Teacher Representative; Assistant Timetabler; Head of Year; Specialist School Senior Management Team; Leader of ICT Strategy Team; PTA Teacher Representative; Working Groups (ICT Strategy, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Use of Data)As a member of the Specialist School Management Team I shared responsibility for developing, authoring and making key decisions on our bid for Specialist School status in Mathematics and Computing. Allocated tasks included: auditing departmental data to assess strengths and areas for improvement, visiting Principals in local schools to build relationships through identifying specific support requirements, meetings with community groups and businesses to establish suitable projects, setting objectives; targets and strategies for the school, authoring Computing/ICT department and Whole School Community Action Plans, co-authoring the extensive written bid document, management and delivery of the monetary award. My school was granted Specialist School status in Mathematics and Computing in September 2009 and awarded £50,000 grant to deliver the 2 year project.

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  Education Authority

  • South Gloucestershire & Backwell Bristol

  • Teacher of Business, Economics & ICT

    • Sep 2000 - Aug 2003
    • South Gloucestershire & Backwell Bristol

    Teaching experience includes: Vocational & GCSE Business and ICTVocational & A Level Business Studies and ICTA Level Economics

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  Human Resources, NHS

  • Antrim, Nothern Ireland

  • Clerical Officer/Personnel Officer

    • 1993 - Aug 1996
    • Antrim, Nothern Ireland

    Areas of Work:Recruitment and SelectionTerms and ConditionsEqual Opportunities

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  Santander Bank

  • Antrim

  • Cashier/Clerk

    • Jul 1991 - Jun 1992
    • Antrim

    Responsibilities:Customer ServiceCashier/ClerkSalesATM Banker