Guinevere S.
Head of Operations at Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust- Claim this Profile
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Ann-Marie Ryan
Guini is a true inspiration. She possesses a remarkable ability to recognize and nurture the unique skills and talents of her team, and her eye for recruiting the right people at the right time resulted in an outstandingly successful business for the Natural History Museum. She brings a sophisticated approach to strategic planning and helped me enormously in developing my ability to operate effectively in the complex stakeholder environment that was the Museum. Guini has a fiery energy, and a genuine passion for her work. She inspired great loyalty in me and those around her and emphatically made her mark on the Museum. I expect to see her blazing a similar trail in her future endeavours and heartily recommend her to all.
Magda Lobodziec
Guini is a great boss. I really enjoyed working with her and would recommend her anytime. She is smart, has a great sense of humor and alot of fun to be with. Her leadership skills and comitment to exceeding customer expectations are outstanding. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Ann-Marie Ryan
Guini is a true inspiration. She possesses a remarkable ability to recognize and nurture the unique skills and talents of her team, and her eye for recruiting the right people at the right time resulted in an outstandingly successful business for the Natural History Museum. She brings a sophisticated approach to strategic planning and helped me enormously in developing my ability to operate effectively in the complex stakeholder environment that was the Museum. Guini has a fiery energy, and a genuine passion for her work. She inspired great loyalty in me and those around her and emphatically made her mark on the Museum. I expect to see her blazing a similar trail in her future endeavours and heartily recommend her to all.
Magda Lobodziec
Guini is a great boss. I really enjoyed working with her and would recommend her anytime. She is smart, has a great sense of humor and alot of fun to be with. Her leadership skills and comitment to exceeding customer expectations are outstanding. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Ann-Marie Ryan
Guini is a true inspiration. She possesses a remarkable ability to recognize and nurture the unique skills and talents of her team, and her eye for recruiting the right people at the right time resulted in an outstandingly successful business for the Natural History Museum. She brings a sophisticated approach to strategic planning and helped me enormously in developing my ability to operate effectively in the complex stakeholder environment that was the Museum. Guini has a fiery energy, and a genuine passion for her work. She inspired great loyalty in me and those around her and emphatically made her mark on the Museum. I expect to see her blazing a similar trail in her future endeavours and heartily recommend her to all.
Magda Lobodziec
Guini is a great boss. I really enjoyed working with her and would recommend her anytime. She is smart, has a great sense of humor and alot of fun to be with. Her leadership skills and comitment to exceeding customer expectations are outstanding. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Ann-Marie Ryan
Guini is a true inspiration. She possesses a remarkable ability to recognize and nurture the unique skills and talents of her team, and her eye for recruiting the right people at the right time resulted in an outstandingly successful business for the Natural History Museum. She brings a sophisticated approach to strategic planning and helped me enormously in developing my ability to operate effectively in the complex stakeholder environment that was the Museum. Guini has a fiery energy, and a genuine passion for her work. She inspired great loyalty in me and those around her and emphatically made her mark on the Museum. I expect to see her blazing a similar trail in her future endeavours and heartily recommend her to all.
Magda Lobodziec
Guini is a great boss. I really enjoyed working with her and would recommend her anytime. She is smart, has a great sense of humor and alot of fun to be with. Her leadership skills and comitment to exceeding customer expectations are outstanding. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Experience
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Friends Of Highgate Cemetery Trust
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Operations
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Aug 2022 - Present
Overseeing the operational activities of this 36-acre site, ensuring the team and volunteers can effectively deliver on this busy and complex site. The role is focused on leadership, volunteer management, business process improvement, estate and facilities management, business planning, and budget management. Working closely with the Director to provide project support, and implement the short and long-term strategy. Overseeing the operational activities of this 36-acre site, ensuring the team and volunteers can effectively deliver on this busy and complex site. The role is focused on leadership, volunteer management, business process improvement, estate and facilities management, business planning, and budget management. Working closely with the Director to provide project support, and implement the short and long-term strategy.
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Activate Learning
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employment and start-up Business Advisor
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Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
Responsible for managing a caseload of up to 80 clients, delivering targeted support to assist people with finding suitable employment. Working with a range of clients from high-level executives, to the unemployed with multiple barriers to finding work. Also advising and coaching those who were looking to start up their own businesses. Responsible for managing a caseload of up to 80 clients, delivering targeted support to assist people with finding suitable employment. Working with a range of clients from high-level executives, to the unemployed with multiple barriers to finding work. Also advising and coaching those who were looking to start up their own businesses.
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St James's Church, Piccadilly
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business and Operations Director
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2020
Oversaw strategic delivery of the church’s commercial offer including concerts, recitals, food market, gift market, and ad-hoc events. This included writing business plans, improving processes, and implementing strategies to ensure continued revenue growth, developing new and maintaining existing partnerships. Successful delivery of ad-hoc projects including the mechanising of the accounting processes 6 months ahead of schedule bringing in significant cost savings.Line reports Accountant, Concert Manager, Markets Manager, Marketing Assistant Food Market Consultant, Facilities Consultant, HR Consultant. Exceed year-end targets and ensured successful delivery of ad-hoc projects.
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Create Business Consulting
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Pakistan
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Business Consulting and Services
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Business Coach
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
Specialised in working with creative start-ups and the cultural sector; helping clients to find creative and practical solutions for sustainable business growth. Specialised in working with creative start-ups and the cultural sector; helping clients to find creative and practical solutions for sustainable business growth.
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Canterbury City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Deputy Director Museums and Galleries
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Dec 2014 - Nov 2016
A key role in developing and leading Canterbury’s Museums and Galleries into the future. Strategic lead for business development, marketing, visitor services, performance management and operations. A key role in developing and leading Canterbury’s Museums and Galleries into the future. Strategic lead for business development, marketing, visitor services, performance management and operations.
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Natural History Museum
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Retail Operations
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May 2009 - Jul 2014
Strategic lead and full management accountability for the multi-million-pound award-winning, omnichannel retail business; within a complex environment of multiple stakeholders and multiple outlets both on and off-site, e-commerce and wholesale. Strategic lead and full management accountability for the multi-million-pound award-winning, omnichannel retail business; within a complex environment of multiple stakeholders and multiple outlets both on and off-site, e-commerce and wholesale.
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National Gallery Company Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Retail Operations Manager
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Jun 2008 - May 2009
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Planet Organic Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Manager
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Sep 2007 - Jun 2008
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NUDE SKINCARE
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Retail Development Manager
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2007
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African Conservation Experience
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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Mar 2007 - May 2007
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Whole Foods Market
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager (Store Team Leader)
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Oct 2000 - Feb 2007
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Education
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2012 - 2012
Birkbeck College, University of London
Mini MBA -
2012 - 2012
Strathclyde University
Certificate in Business Coaching -
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Bath College
Diploma, Foundation in Art and Design -
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School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Joint BA Hons, Social Anthroplogy and Archaeology
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