Experience

Deafblind UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emotional and Wellbeing Coordinator

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• Outreach Officer - Merseyside and Greater Manchester

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2020



Catch22

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• NCS Programme Support Worker - Sefton

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Developing and leading the National Citizen Service (NCS) to over 1200 young people (aged 15-17).• Organising events for young people and parents, including a weekend event for over 800 young people.• Leading the programme (Wave Leader) in the summer for over 200 young people and 30 staff on four week programmes. Being the main point of call, safeguarding, supervising staff and working closely with other outside organisations.• Office based work, ensuring data handling and meeting all required standards."Catch22 works at every stage of the social welfare cycle to build resilience and aspiration in people and communities.As a social business – a not for profit business with a social mission - we have the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business."NCS is a once-in-a-lifetime experience open to all 15 to 17-year-olds across England and Northern Ireland that helps fast track your future. Taking place outside of term time in Spring, Summer and Autumn, NCS gives you the chance to experience adventure, develop your skills and make a difference to your community.http://www.ncsyes.co.uk



Sefton Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Short Breaks Worker

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

  I work as part of the Aiming High for Disabled Children team.- Lead member of staff for a variety of targeted sessions to meet young people's needs. This includes supervising a casual staff base within the session, while developing activities and safety of the environment.- Office based in order to ensure that all safeguarding needs are met. Develop new sessions and deal closely with parents and families.- Build links with local organisations to give new opportunities and experiences to the young people we work with.- Organised and developed the first ever Sefton Para Triathlon for participants with disabilities and their families. The first of its kind in the area; bring together staff, volunteers, outside organisations and the public. Please see our video at: https://youtu.be/ML71gshgDxU "Aiming High for Disabled Children is there to make sure disabled children, young people and their families have the same access to fun, fulfilling activities and life chances as those without disabilities. We provide specially tailored sessions during term-time and holidays that young people can access and specialist support when our young people reach key 'transition points', such as moving from education into employment."https://www.sefton.gov.uk/social-care/children-and-family-care/aiming-high-for-disabled-children.aspxhttps://www.sefton.gov.uk/social-care/children-and-family-care/aiming-high-for-disabled-children/aiming-high-short-breaks.aspx



Kings Active Foundation

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

• Site/Activities Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  I was a Site/Activities Manager for the Kings Foundation - Kings Camps. This involved being the main point of call at the camp when working where I oversee all issues from Safeguarding, Parents, Program Development and Implementation and overall Safety of everyone on site.To date, I led the first ever programme in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Summer 2014, the camp did fantastic and we won the Social Media National Award from the King's Foundation.I also managed the camp in the October half term where we built on our success from the Summer programme. Recently I led the camp in Glasgow, Scotland during Easter 2015. This was a great opportunity where we received very positive feedback about the camp and developments made.Kings Camps are sports camp that give children the opportunity to play sport, make new friends, arts and crafts, drama/creativity and try new activities in a safe, nurturing environment during the school holidays.



Capital District YMCA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Climbing Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  I work as the Climbing Specialist overseeing the Climbing Tower and High Ropes skill areas. I am the main point person for these high risk areas and ensure that all the programs that I have written run safely and are fun and engaging. I supervise 20 staff members that I have trained to run these programs and mentor them through the summer so that they can develop and grow.I am also part of the Program Team that ensures that all the day running of camp programs are set up and run smoothly. We work together to develop programs that will leave lasting memories for the campers and engage them thoroughly for their time on camp. We oversee all counselors with the intent to support them to be their best and are there for them when they need us.It is a fantastic opportunity to work again for the YMCA and within the summer camp program.



Sunderland City Council

• Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  This was a 1 year funded position and I worked out of Farringdon Community Academy. It was my responsibility to develop the Change4Life program in 16 Primary Schools in West Sunderland. With this, I aimed to link in with Adult Learning and other organisations to develop strong links with families and to encourage them to develop healthier lifestyles.Change4Life is a program that focuses on inactive children and lead programs in school to encourage and motivate them. The children are identified by the school for reasons such as motivation, engagement, pupil premium, self-confidence, absence, overweight/obese and family life. These programs are fun based that encourage physical activity linked to sports skills that can be developed over time. My aims were to have at least one of these clubs in every school and make an impact on the whole school towards living healthier lifestyles, which I did.



Sunderland LEA

• Trainee Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Working full time as an unqualified teacher in Year 6 while completing my QTS and PGCE.



Robinwood Activity Centre

• Outdoor Activities Instructor

  • Feb 2010 - May 2013

  I worked as a Group Leader/Activity Instructor, leading groups of children aged 8-11 through a wide range of outdoor and adventurous activities. These include Zip Wire, Canoeing, Caving, Archery and Team Building and Problem Solving.The children's safety over the 3 days was imperative but I also ensured a fun and engaging experience that they both benefited and also learned from.



Self Employed

• Personal Trainer

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  I worked as a freelance Personal Trainer, conducting individual and group sessions for very differing ages, abilities and goals. I worked closely with YMCA North Tyneside conducting classes for them whilst also providing cover in their Fitness Suite.



YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Supervisor/Outdoor Education Instructor

  • May 2006 - Jul 2011

  I worked on and off for YMCA Camp Pinewood in Michigan for 3 1/2 years over 4 separate VISAs of varying lengths. Starting out as a Camp Counselor in the Summers of 2006 and 2007, I was responsible for the overall safety of all children in my care. I was a trained Lifeguard and Ropes Course Supervisor teaching a multitude of skills based activities on land and water.In July 2008 I was offered an 18 month Management Internship at the Camp. I worked closely with the directors with a focus on developing my own skills in Activity Instruction, Staff Management, Program Implementation and Accounts and Budgeting. I also spent 6 months working in Chicago while marketing the Camps Summer and Outdoor Education Program's.In the summer of 2011 I returned to the camp as the Waterfront Director working closely with both the Land Activities and Evenings Coordinators. I was responsible for training and supervising all staff to work at the waterfront while also developing all skills based classes and activities.