ESOL Team Leader

• Jul 2022 - Present

Jolocality Art artist and art tutor

• Apr 2020 - Jul 2022

I am a local artist who is inspired by bold colours and textures inspired by the natural world around me. I love painting animals and seascapes.As well as selling originals, prints, mugs and cards I can also host art party for your small group, work team away day, or hen party and teach beginners art to groups and one to one in person and online.I can also handle commissions from your photos in particular pet portraits at affordable prices. Please check out my website www.jolocalityart.com to find out more or get in touch to find out more and for a non obligation quote.

Operations Support Coordinator

• Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

Support and Development Officer

• Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

Wellbeing Centre Coordinator

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Relationship Manager

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

Relationship management with a wide range of organisations. Relationship management with a wide range of organisations.

Support Group Manager

• Jul 2016 - Apr 2019

• Manage volunteer group support leaders who run support groups for those affected by Cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease across the UK • Manage volunteer group support leaders who run support groups for those affected by Cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease across the UK

Regional Service Manager - Adult Education British Red Cross (Every Day First Aids Skills)

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

I oversaw the day to day operations for Adult Education (Every Day First Aid Training) line managed 3 direct reports oversaw volunteer management (approximately 30) for our service in three countiesResponsible for recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff and volunteersbudget holder of £105,000 (Adult Education general funds) with an additional £6,000 in various restricted funds from legacies/local targeted fundraisingLead Adult Education Health and SafetyAutumn 2015 I was part of a departmental marketing group who designed, developed and printed a joint service volunteer recruitment flyers to advertise all the services of British Red Cross in Beds, Herts and Essex. First used at a joint services volunteer recruitment event in February 2016. Experienced at networking with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations to seek out, develop and maintain partnerships to assist with the identification of ‘at risk groups’ and co-ordinate a staff and volunteer team to deliver everyday first aid training to increase resilience, first aid knowledge and improve health outcomes for vulnerable groups by offering bespoke 2 hour courses embed the principals that first aid skills don’t have to be technical, it’s easy to teach and easy to learn using everyday items like tea towels and cling film to save lives and improve health outcomes to local vulnerable people at risk of illness or injury in their homes and local communities.Between Jan - April 2016, collaboratively on 4 funding applications to increase staff capacity and purchase new first aid training resources and suitable storage facilities to be able to continue to offer subsided every day first aid courses learners and organisations unable to secure their own training budgets for staff, volunteer, carers and service user development to increase our reach and geographical footprint. Before Leaving I had secured a £6,000 capital grant from Colchester Catalysts

Tutor & School Co-ordinator

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

Functional Skills Tutor, Maths and English, ITQ, personal social development and creative skills, I develop and deliver training to students from Pre-NEET, NEET, Improving Choices and short courses with Woodlands Special School – Health & Safety, Recycle Art and Carnival Project. Online Centre Co-ordinator for beginners IT training for older people. I manage our School Programmes in Bedford and Dunstable. Functional Skills Tutor, Maths and English, ITQ, personal social development and creative skills, I develop and deliver training to students from Pre-NEET, NEET, Improving Choices and short courses with Woodlands Special School – Health & Safety, Recycle Art and Carnival Project. Online Centre Co-ordinator for beginners IT training for older people. I manage our School Programmes in Bedford and Dunstable.

Assistant Manager

• May 2012 - Nov 2012

• Day to Day management of the Homeless Drop In service and the Night Shelter• Line manage Waking Night Staff, Domestic Assistant and relief Support Workers• Lead for Health and Safety, including risk assessments • Day to Day management of the Homeless Drop In service and the Night Shelter• Line manage Waking Night Staff, Domestic Assistant and relief Support Workers• Lead for Health and Safety, including risk assessments

Computer Suite Manager

• Feb 2007 - Sep 2011

• Managed the Computer Suite, its budget of £48,500 along with 2 Apprentices and 20 Volunteers.• Worked with our HR Department to streamline volunteer & apprenticeship management including formalised application process, inductions, ongoing training, yearly reviews and recognition and rewards for attendance and accomplishments. • Researched, developed and designed course lesson plans as well as delivering a comprehensive range of courses including Beginners Workshops, Microsoft Office 2007, and Key skills (Maths & English) to approx 650 students per year.• Taught Works Wonders (help with CV writing, online job search and applications, interview techniques etc) which also incorporated one to one Information, Advice and Guidance sessions, including working with the long term unemployed.• Marketed our courses and facilities to the local community, including producing fliers, newspaper advertising, creation of a promotional DVD and working with members of the Learning Partnership. • Assisted in the technical running of a server, completed monthly reports to the Board.

Support Worker

• Mar 2004 - Jan 2007

• I supported residents with various problems including drug/alcohol, mental health, learning difficulties, asylum seekers and other social housing issues, residents came from a various of vulnerable backgrounds including long term unemployed, criminal and unstable family situations and complex difficulties.• Oversaw the development of the training kitchen to teach residents basic cooking skills, supervised two cooking tutors and produced a recipe book to help celebrate the YMCA’s 40 year anniversary.• Wrote and taught to both individuals, small groups of residents & staff ‘dealing with your emotions’ workshops, including 6 week Anger Management, how to raise your self esteem/confidence.• I have also set up and managed the bike loan scheme, overseeing maintenance and the loan process. • I set up and chair an Association wide Christian Witness meeting, helping to shape, plan and implement a more co-ordinated approach to this side of our organisation. • I have co-lead a number of Basic Christianity courses for small groups of residents, and run a number of Christian celebration events.• Across Association and Community Group networking, chairing meetings, setting agendas, taking meeting, and following through to achieve planned outcomes, also planned and overseen MP’s visits, arranged large community meetings, i.e. Tough Talk.• Campaigning against ‘unfair injustice’ on behalf of YMCA residents often from very unstable, vulnerable backgrounds.

Geography and History Teacher

• Sep 1999 - Aug 2002

• I voluntarily ran computer club twice a week. • Acted as ICT Humanities Representative for one year. • I was responsible for co-ordinating SEN (Special Educational Needs) for the Geography Department.• I have been a Year 7 and 12 pastoral tutor. I organised a fieldwork trip to Kent Coast for year 10 and year 12 . • I gave a presentation (Oct 2000) to the whole school staff about how to prepare for an observed lesson for the purposes of performance management. • I mentored year 11 pupils (one to one) on a voluntary basis, to help guide them through their GCSE's. • I gave careers and study skills advice 6th form students.